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1968 Karmann Ghia on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:75555
Location:

Molalla, Oregon, United States

Molalla, Oregon, United States
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Engine:4
Vehicle Title:Clear
Year: 1968
Make: Volkswagen
Drive Type: manual
Model: Karmann Ghia
Mileage: 75,555
Trim: black
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

1968 VW  Karmann Ghia for sale. The care looks nice, but it also has it's issues. It runs well and shifts great with no issues, but it dies when you come to a stop if you don't feather the gas (needs carb rebuilt). It runs 65-70 down the road fine. The paint looks really nice from 5-10 feet away. It shows cracks in the paint (probably 15 years old) and a little rust behind the drivers back seat in the floor board and in the lower drivers side rear quarter. The underside of the front nose was ran up onto something and will need attention at some point. The interior looks pretty good with a nice headliner, new carpet, nicely done front seats. The back seat has on rip on the top of the upper part. I am not sure if the original color is red, but it looks to be. The brakes work and stop fine, but the pedal is hard, so I would address the brakes. The passengers side door needs the latch fixed and the door panels could use a changing out.  I think I have covered the bad issues. It has a nice stereo in it, but the speakers are not great.


It's a fun car to drive and honestly looks nice. It's comfortable to drive too. If the carb was fixed and the brakes were looked at, I think it would be a great car to just drive around and enjoy. Please ask all question before bidding and I can take pictures of whatever you need. 

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