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1970 Karman Ghia Convertible Only 28,060 Miles. Major Work Done on 2040-cars

Year:1970 Mileage:28060 Color: Red /
 Black
Location:

Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States

Tarpon Springs, Florida, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1585 cc
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1970
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Karmann Ghia
Trim: Covertible 2 dr
Options: Leather Seats, Convertible
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 28,060
Disability Equipped: No
Exterior Color: Red
Number of Doors: 2
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Number of Cylinders: 4
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. ... 

By Owner - 1970 Volkswagen Karman Ghia Covertible.  29,060 miles show.  Do not know if this is correct, or not..  New top, and lots of work done.  In-laws spent over $20,000 restoring this car. Father-in-law is now deceased and my Mother-in-law is in assisted living and no longer drives.  New paint, but not the best paint job in the world.  They got ripped off for what they paid.  Steering wheel cover needs some stiching.  Car may need a new fuel pump or just some work on the filter.  We are in the process of getting it done and also putting in a new battery, as the car has been in stortage.

I can tell you the in-laws spent over $20,000 on this car they purchased from a family friend.  I do not have any idea how that money was allocated, or what was done, other than a new top and paint job, but as I said the paint job leaves something to be desired.  I have been told by my wife that some work was done on the engine, which may, or may not be original.  Also, do not know if the milage is correct.

Since I cannot give you all of the details with any degree of accuracy the best way to handle this is, if you are not satisfied when you see and drive the car, just pay my Ebay fees of approx. $75.00 and walk away.  Winning bidder must post a $500 deposit and  the end of the auction.  If not satisfied with the car the Ebay fee will be decuted and the balance of the deposit returned.  The balance of the payment must be in cash, or iwre transfer.  Due to counterfiting, cashiers checks, money orders and personal checks will be accepted, but the tilte will not be issued until the payment clears.

Car is for sale locally and the auction may be ended early if sold.  However, in accordance with Ebay polices the car will be taken off the local market if a bid is received.

In the process of getting the VIN # off the title, which is in a safety deposit box.

Car is located in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

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