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1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:155250
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Beautiful  1973 Karmann Ghia Coupe

I purchased the Karmann Ghia in  2005 from a gentlemen here in San Diego . He bought the car in 1997  and stared to restore it but lost interest in it.

 The car was bought from the VW dealer in West Hollywood .

 When I bought the car was green and repainted Red Scarlet

 The car has the original 1600cc dual port engine with electronic ignition and alternator  .

 The previous owner had  the rear floor pan replaced .

I coated the floor with POR 15 to prevent from rust and applied sound deadening on  the floor ,the front wall and the engine wall . 

The car runs very strong and is very dependable .

It's my daily driver .

 Always garaged and never driven in the rain.

 No rust 

 Starts  on the first kick and runs great!  

Everything works except clock & windshield washers

 Heater works well.

Clear California Title

California Tag good until Jan. 2015

I can send you a link with more pics if needed .

 

From the top of my head ,here is a list of the parts I have replaced over the last year . 

  • Changed all rubber gaskets for front, rear,side window, 2 doors (inner & outer), , taillights, turn signals, bumpers, trunk & hood gaskets,windows felt , engine to body pan and front hood emblem.
  • New front turn signal and European taillight lenses (orange)
  • Original front and rear  bumper rechromed.
  • Riviera rims old school (not the replica).
  • New 3 point retractable seat belts
  • Gas tank
  • dash board  
  • Blaupunkt radio 
  • .New tinted windshield 
  • Headliner, carpet, door panel and upholstery  
  • I added a back seat (1972 to 1974 did not have back seat)
  • New glove compartment, 
  • Euro high beam 
  • Blue VW emblem 
  • Gear box oil changed
  • Odometer read 55250 miles but actual mileage is 155250 miles
  •  Oil change ,valve adjustment ,fuel filter were done  55000 miles and every 3000 miles 

Please e-mail me with any questions on the Karmann Ghia and I will quickly respond.  Also a pre-purchase inspection is available upon appointment.  Winning bidder agrees to pay in full within (3) three business days of winning the auction.  Cashiers check, bank-wire, or cash in person are all acceptable methods of payment.  I will make myself available to assist the driver of the buyer's chosen transport company to expedite getting the car shipped. 

  If payment is not made in cash, I will not release the vehicle or the title until payment has absolutely cleared.  I will store the car free of charge in my garage for up to 30 days while shipping arrangements are being made.

The vehicle is being sold as 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 responsibility of the buyer to have satisfied himself/herself as to the condition of the vehicle.  The mileage indicated is not the original or total vehicle mileage.

 The car is located in San Diego, CA and is advertised for sale locally.  I reserve the right to end this auction and withdraw this listing if  a local buyer should purchase the car.  Shipping, if necessary, will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Contact me for more details or to arrange to see it. Thank you for looking!

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