1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia on 2040-cars
Rockville, Maryland, United States
For Sale: Much desired and increasingly rare 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. This year of Karmann Ghia featured the last year of the small tail-lights, Independent Rear Suspension (IRS), and front disc brakes. The original 1500cc motor was removed and replaced with a sporty 1776cc Dual carb beast, paired with a new transmission, interior, and comprehensive rust removal . The car is a sleek sleeper, which can hit 80+ MPH with ease. I have owned the car since 2012. During my ownership I began a restoration that included: Removing all cancerous rust and patching up the floorboards. There is some superficial rust bubbling on some of the rockers, the air vents, and hood, rain sills. I have taken pictures of all known rust issues. But rest assured there are no surprises or rot whatsoever. Car has been garaged indoors, and rarely driven in the winter. Newly rebuilt 1776cc Engine. Newly rebuilt Transmission New Sewfine Red Interior including dash pads, seats, headliner, door cards, door handles etc. (just needs some minor trim pieces) New Firestone R165 Tires New Disc Brakes New Exhaust New Gas Line New Battery New Wiring and Many More Mechanics: Car is a daily driver. It is reliable and everything works properly with 3 exceptions: 1. Hood and Engine Release need to be sorted. If you yank on them they open, but this is not how it should properly function. 2. There is a short in one of the relays that has knocked out the horn/turn signals/odometer lighting. Brake-lights/Reverse Lights/Headlights/starter/ and radio (when installed) all function regardless of the short. 3. Fuel Gauge and Odometer work. Clock does not. Body: - Body is straight, (98% rust free), Nose is clean. and there is no evidence of any accident. There are about 133K miles on the frame. - original Hella headlights and Taillights - original chrome bumpers, and reverse lights, Not cheap aftermarket accessories! -There is a dent on the driver side door, and the striker plate needs to be replaced for the door to close properly -Some superficial rust on the engine lid vents, door sills, and rain sills, -Evidence of previous bondo work on the doors and rear. -Paint is a 5- footer. I have provided pictures of trouble areas to be as accurate as possible Interior: New door cards, seats ,headliner, and dash pad. Minor trim missing here and there. Summary: All in all this car is a great daily driver. Mechanically it is all new, and needs just a little TLC to be complete. This is a great car to work on here an there on the weekends and still be able to drive. Pictures will show trouble spots. $ 500 deposit in full within 48 hours of auction close. Buyer is 100% responsible for shipping. Car must be picked up and paid for within 1 week of auction close. I cannot help with shipping, and I ask for US bidders only, if you are international and wish to bid, please contact me first to make sure that there is a third party here that can facilitate the transaction on your behalf. |
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