1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2+2 Coupe - Classic! No Reserve!!! on 2040-cars
Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas, United States
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1971 VW KARMANN GHIA NO RESERVE AUCTION!!! Up for your bidding consideration is this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in the red on black color combination. The engine is original and is the 1600 air cooled VW motor that it is mated to a 4 speed transmission. The engine has just had a top end complete rebuild including new rings, rod bearings, main bearings, new cam bearings, cam & lifters, new oil pump and it runs great! The engine restoration was performed by a former James Motors of Hot Springs Volkswagen mechanic from the 1970's. His love affair for VW has continued and this is how he spends his time in retirement. The car brakes well and drives nicely. The tires are old and for spirited driving will need to be replaced. The spare tire is brand new. The exterior is very dated and needs a new paint job. Originally a green car, it has an Earl Scheib type paint job from the 1970's It appears to be a very solid body free of problematic rust so the foundation is there for a quality paint job. Of course not everybody wants perfection and if driving a car from the Nixon/McGovern era without a restoration is your thing...then this little Ghia is good to go! The engine cover lid does not securely fasten and if you do opt for the paint job then this will have to be repaired as well. The interior is like the exterior... for perfection it will need to be completely restored. The pictures depict the 43 year old cabin well so the restoration will depend upon its new owner. This is a great car to restore or to drive, the choice is yours. The glass, the wheels, and the VW hub caps are fair to very good. The rear bumpers are quite nice and the front bumpers need some work. The side moldings are missing. The Italian design of the Karmann Ghia was the creation of Luigi Segre of Carrozzeria Ghia. The bodies were handbuilt by Karmann. The original owners manual and Volkswagen maintenance records are included in the sale. This little Ghia was originally sold on June 28, 1971 by Warden Volkswagen of Little Rock, AR to Fred Ball. Mr. Ball faithfully recorded his service at Warden up to 53521 miles. It was probably at this time that he parted ways with the VW. To restore/collect or to drive as-is this is a great opportunity to buy a vintage air cooled Karmann Ghia with this no reserve auction in place. Please e-mail me with any questions on the Ghia and I will quickly respond. Also a pre-purchase inspection is available most anytime... just e-mail for an appointment. Winning bidder is to pay in full within (3) three days of winning the auction. Cashiers check, bank-wire, personal check (must clear first), or cash in person are all acceptable methods for payment. If the winner wishes to use a transport company or a trailer for delivery I will be happy to be available to the driver to expedite a timely transfer. I will also keep the Karmann Ghia inside my enclosed garage for up to 30 days while shipping arrangements are being made.. The vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsiblity of the buyer to have satisfied himself/herself as to the condition of the vehicle.
On Jan-16-14 at 06:33:29 PST, seller added the following information: I can be reached at 501.617.6393 with any questions. The Volkswagen is located at my girlfriends home in Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas. I am helping her sell the Ghia. I never end auctions early. Thank you for viewing my eBay auction and good luck. |
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