1965 Vw T34 Type 34 Karmann Ghia Electric Sunroof on 2040-cars

Sea Blue 1965 VW Type 34 Karmann Ghia Electric Sunroof

One of only 97 T34 Electric Sunroof models worldwide

Matching Numbers (body & chassis) with 1974 VW-replacement engine

Fully-documented ownership history in Germany, Texas, & California

Rust-free body & chassis that has never been welded

Restored body & paint in 2003

Restored Silver-Beige interior in 2014

Original 6 Volt electrical system

Upgraded front disk brakes

Loaded with useful options & accessories

HISTORY: Has matching body & chassis numbers (#345 151 391) and has VW replacement engine installed in 1975 (#T0 924 502).  Originally ordered 26 Nov 1965 by Frances Tobias in Landstuhl, Germany from a VW dealer in Kaiserslautern & took delivery on 09 Dec 1965.  She was working with the American Red Cross in the 1960's then relocated to San Antonio Texas USA in the 1970's.  Ordered with Canada specifications which included red rear lenses, safety windshield, Karmann side emblems, & sealed beam headlights.   Just before she passed-away she sold it to her co-worker Marge Tripp from Round Rock, Texas in 1983.  Sold to the friend of Marge’s daughter who sold it in 1996.  David Sanders, a famous Western artist from Austin, Texas USA bought it in Sep 1996 for $3000 and kept it for 7 years until Nov 2003.  Thomas Reay, an architect from Los Osos, California bought it in Nov 2002 and was responsible for its restoration soon after.  He drove it 34K miles over 11 years and was convinced to sell it in March 2014.  The current owner bought it in March 2014 and had the interior completely restored to original with high-quality components.

RESTORATION:  Body was restored (2003) with paint removed to bare metal, no welding was required as it was rust-free, then it was repainted its original Sea Blue L360.  Bumpers, headlights, fog lights, & other chrome bits were replated.  Aluminum window trims were stripped & polished.  New seals were fitted to windows, doors, & hoods where necessary, otherwise left original.  Interior was restored (2014) with Silver-Beige interior panels (heat-seamed), Silver-Beige seat upholstery, & German squareweave carpet with matching cloth binding.  All black pads are in excellent condition.  Outside mirror glass was replaced.  Rear wood-slat decklid luggage rack is new.

MECHANICAL:  The original 1500cc engine is strong, idles well, and easily gets up to freeway speeds of 75mph.  Shifting into all gears is smooth & easy.  Brakes were recently serviced and are dependable with front disk brakes added for safety.  The exhaust system is original & quiet.  There are no mechanical issues.  It could easily be driven 2500 miles without worry.

OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES:  Under-dash parcel tray, Karmann side emblems (Canada specification), solid red rear lenses (Canada specification), MPH speedometer (Canada specification), 6V Halogen headlights, rear shelf metal luggage bar, coco mats (2014), full-circle horn ring, radial tires (2014), T34 tool roll & tools, Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio with faceplate, dual reverse lamps, clear front signal lenses, wood-slat rear decklid rack (2014).

ISSUES:  Turn signal lever has accessory chrome cover installed over repaired lever arm.  The dual horns do not work and the fog light relay has recently stopped working.  These should be simple repairs if we have not fixed them by the time the vehicle has sold.

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CONTACT:  Please contact Lee Hedges with San Diego Vintage Consignments for more info & details at 760 845 8447, send a message, or find me on Facebook.  I’ve known this T34 since second owner Marge Tripp contacted me for help finding parts and I’ve helped the owners since then keep it maintained.  In 2014 I managed the restoration of the interior so it would be as close to original as possible.  I’ve driven this T34 many times without issues and I would love to add it to my collection.