1969 Karmann Ghia Convertable on 2040-cars
Surprise, Arizona, United States
Deposit of US $500.00 within 48 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close. Shipping: Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Coverage: Read item description or contact seller for details. (Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programs) 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible
Because of an oil leak I only have a few hours on the motor. I replaced the oil cooler with the bigger cooler, and the new bigger fan for cooling. Also changed over from generator to alternator. I believe it is the oil cooler gasket that is leaking, but I can no longer get down and work on it anymore. It has new cylinders pistons and rings, new dual port heads and new dual crabs.
I had to move from PA. to AZ so the car has some slight road rash form the move, but still looks great. It’s been three years since I painted it and no rust has popped out through the paint. I also have a list of new and original parts that go with the car including the original radio and a new am-fm cassette. In place of the clock, I have installed a tachometer, but also have the original clock if you wish to put it back. I also have the front and rear bumpers and overrides for rechrome if you wish. I also installed a third brake light in the rear deck to help make the care more visible to the blind. After all this work I didn’t want anyone to run into it. But I kept the original license plate light and holder if you want to put it back. The speedo shows 23143, but the car has hardly been driven since rebuilt. Only a few hours.
I have over $15,000 in the car and I’m only asking $10,000 or best offer! Serious buyers only, no low ball offers will be considered.
NEW PARTS ALREADY ON CAR:
1 - New front and rear brakes 2 - New rotors and calipers 3 - New rear drums, shoes, wheel cylinders 4 - Complete front end, torsion bars, ball joints & tie rod ends 5 - New dual port heads 6 - New dual solex carbonators & dual port manifolds 7 - New clutch, throw out bearing & fly wheel 8 - New alternator, converted over from generator 9 - New top, pads and liner 10- New interior (could still use carpets) 11 - New wheels and tires 12 - New head lights with fog lights and turn signals complete 13 - Electric tachometer where the clock was, but still have original clock 14 - New red seat belts 15 - New dash cover
TOOLS: 1 - Oil pump remover 2 - Axle nut remover 3 - 1 inch torch wrench 4 - 1 inch X 1/2 inch adapter 5 - A dash knob remover tool 6 - Carburetor flow meter 7 - CV boot band tightener 8 - Tach dwell meter 9 - Lifter feeler gauge 10 - New VW tow bar (never used) 11 - Valve spring removal tool 12 - Rear seal installer 13 - Rear suspension tool EXTRA PARTS: 1 - 2 heater control valves 2 - 2 CV joint boot kits 3 - Set of lifters 4 - Oil pump 5 - 2 distributors with vacuum advances 6 - Distributor gear 7 -Most rubber gaskets for car 8 - 4 VW hub caps 9 - 5 VW wheels 10 - 2 headlight rings 11 - Assorted motor gaskets 12 - Original radio and new AM-FM cassest player 13 - Assorted fuses 14 - Original owners manual 14 - Convertible top assembly book 15 - Original tool kit pouch 16 - Assorted small parts (hinges, latches & knobs) 17 - Rear bumper and over-rides 18 - Front bumper complete with over-rides (needs re-chroming) 19 - Oil pan oil cooler 20 - Windshield wiper motor (works) 21 - 2 single port heads 22 - Single port manifold 33 - Cam and gear 34 - Starting motor (works) 35 - 8 push rod tubes 36 - Original shifter
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