1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible on 2040-cars
Paso Robles, California, United States
Body Type:Convertible
Vehicle Title:Clear
Interior Color: Red
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Karmann Ghia
Mileage: 66,399
Exterior Color: dove blue
Options: Convertible
BEAUTIFUL 1966 KARMANN GHIA CONVERTIBLE. PERHAPS THE NICEST 66 GHIA CONVERTIBLE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
A COMPLETE BODY OFF FRAME RESTORATION JUST COMPLETED. ORIGINAL CALIFORNIA SOLD GHIA AND HAS NEVER LEFT THE STATE.
COMPLETELY REWIRED FROM FRONT TO REAR WITH VW WIRING HARNESS INCLUDING GAUGES. ALL NEW RUBBER SEALS.
ENGINE:
CUSTOM BUILT 2074 CC ENGINE WITH SCAT FORGED 4130 COUNTERWEIGHTED CRANK.
NPR 92MM PISTONS WITH TEFLON BUTTONS
SIG ERSON CAM & LIFTERS - NORRIS 1/2" ALUMINUM PUSH RODS - SCAT ROCKER SHAFT KIT
DEANO "DYNOSOAR" BOLT ON ROCKER COVERS
DEANO BREATHER SYSTEM
SCAT WINDAGE TRAY
SCAT MANIFOLDS PORTED TO CUSTOM VW HEADS BY J & S ENTERPRISES
DUAL VALVE SPRINGS WITH CHROME MOLY RETAINERS - COMPLETE SPECS ON ENGINE UPON REQUEST
TRANSAXLE: NEW RANCHO "PRO-STREET" TRANSAXLE WITH 4:12 GEARS. EMPI SHORT SHIFT KIT.
TOP: NEW HARTZ FABRIC TOP IN DARK BLUE. NEW HEADLINER AND NEW PADDING. HARTZ FABRIC TOP BOOT.
INTERIOR: ALL NEW TMI SEATS, SEAT PADDING, DOOR PANELS IN RED. FOLD DOWN REAR SEAT
CARPETING: NEW SALT & PEPPER GRAY CARPETING OVER DYNAMAT EXTREME AND PADDED MAT
PAINT: DUPONT SINGLE STAGE IN VW DOVE BLUE
EXHAUST SYSTEM: CUSTOM "A-1" TUCK UNDER 1-1/2" SYSTEM WITH 1-1/2 CUSTOM HEAT EXHCHANGERS
FRONT END: NEW DISC BRAKES ON 2" DROP SPINDLES. NEW SHOCKS, NEW STEERING DAMPNERS AND TIE RODS
REAR END: REBUILD STOCK DRUMS, NEW SHOCKS, EMPI CAMBER COMPENSATOR
WHEELS & TIRES: NEW 5 X 15 BRM REPLICAS WITH NEW NEXUS 185-60-15'S CURRENTLY MOUNTED. STOCK WHEELS POWDER-COATED
SILVER WITH NEW HANKOOK OPTIMA 175-65-15'S ARE INCLUDED AT ASKING PRICE.
STOCK VW SHIFTER AND SOME OTHER STOCK PARTS INCLUDED IN SALE.
I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY AS THE GHIA IS ALSO BEING OFFER FOR SALE LOCALLY. PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ADDITIONAL PICTURES. 805-237-0120.
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