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1974 Vintage Karmann Ghia In Very Good Condition And Ready For Restore-runs!! on 2040-cars

US $4,750.00
Year:1974 Mileage:63388 Color: Yellow /
 Tan
Location:

Maryville, Tennessee, United States

Maryville, Tennessee, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4 cylinder
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1442510041 Year: 1974
Exterior Color: Yellow
Make: Volkswagen
Interior Color: Tan
Model: Karmann Ghia
Trim: 2 door
Drive Type: 4 speed
Mileage: 63,388
Number of Doors: 2
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. ... 

This car was owned by a very good friend of ours that recently passed away suddenly. We are selling it for his wife since she is liquidating many assets in order to pay her home off.


I will try and find out any further info you need on it but will give you the basics that I am aware of.

It is a 1974 Karmann Ghia-I believe the color may be original. It is actually in very decent condition and as far as I can see looking it over, there is very minimal rusting. The floor boards are pretty firm. It does start and run, but carborator needs to repairing to run proper. The mileage of 63,388 I believe to be accurate but have no way of knowing since owner has passed. I know there is suppose to be something about this car that is rare but again have no information on it since owner has passed.

Our friend bought this to restore as he has several other cars he had already completed.The title is in hand and all the parts appear to be present.

You are responsible for shipping or towing and the sale is final and "as is". We do have it listed locally as well and may end the auction early if a sale is made. If you win the bid or auction, deposit is non refundable since we will have local ads and buyers we will not sell to if we believe we have a buyer off Ebay.

Car is located just outside of Knoxville in Maryille Tennessee. Please ask any questions you have and I will try to answer them as best I can.


On Feb-12-13 at 11:54:19 PST, seller added the following information:

I have had messages asking these questions so will answer them on here in case anyone else was wondering. The car does not appear to ever have been in a wreck and looks all original. The motor will start and run with new battery but it cannot be driven home since we cant promise you it runs good. The tired are not inflated but rims are original and look fine.


I can make no guarantee about anything on this car since owner has passed away and his wife simply does not know much about it. It is solid, looks to be in very very decent condition. If you want to come look at the car prior to bidding, you are more than welcome to do so and bring any mechanic you would like but car will have to be towed. It does not seem like it would take to much to get it running. When he 1st purchased it, we have seen it driven on the property and down to the store so we know motor does run but that was a year or so ago and he was never able to start work on it before he passed away.

It is however, a super vintage car and from what I have read, it is well sought after in this condition. As you can see from the buy it now price, she isn't asking for an unreasonable price. She believes her husband paid close to asking price for it himself and the price is simply trying to get that back as well as advertising fees etc. If local buyer makes the purchase prior to auction ending or buy it now is not used 1st, the ad will be removed.

We thank you very much for looking.Feel free to ask any questions. We will do our best to get you the accurate answer.

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