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1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Barn Find on 2040-cars

Year:1973 Mileage:18500 Color: BLACK INTERIOR
Location:

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

1973 KARMANN GHIA
2 DOOR COUPE
ORIGINAL SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RUST FREE GHIA
ORIGINAL ORANGE COLOR EXTERIOR
BLACK INTERIOR
ALWAYS SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
NEVER IN AN ACCIDENT


 

Up for auction is this VERY ORIGINAL 1973 Karmann Ghia.  This is the second to last year that these vehicles were produced.  This vehicle has always been in Southern California from day one and has been with this current owner for the past 20+ years.  She is completely original and has been painted only once since new.  She belonged to an older lady who is unfortunately now unable to drive her anymore.  She was always serviced by the same mechanic for the past 15+ years.  The lady owned multiple Karmann Ghia but this was her beloved daily driver.

     There are several pictures of this vehicle shown in this ad, please take your time and inspect all of them carefully.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask us directly.  We will gladly accept any request for a personal inspection of this Ghia.  She has been sitting in this state for the past few years but it has been kept current with the registration.  Below is a link to many pics of this Ghia

73 Karmann Ghia


The engine runs smooth as depicted by the video within this ad and it’s not tired or in need of a rebuilt.  She could use a tune up and some minor refreshing.  The vehicle does not smoke, or produce any odors that would indicated this vehicle needs extensive mechanical attention.  

The transmission, a 4 speed that is similar to that of the beetle, shifts perfectly with no issues.  The vehicle drives smoothly and has Centerline wheels and over 75% tread left on the tires. 

The interior definitely needs refreshing, but all components of the interior are there and complete.  With just an interior refresh, this vehicle could be a BEAUTIFUL Ghia that will turn heads and also a functional daily driver that will keep appreciating day after day.

This vehicle is being offered by an independent Automobile representative for the current owner.  California Sales tax and registration fees will apply to the winning bidder if he/she reside within the state of California.  She is being offered in her "AS IS, WHERE IS" condition with NO WARRANTIES IMPLIED or STATED. We encourage you to stop by and inspect this vehicle first hand prior to bidding.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL,  We do not offer returns so PLEASE do your due diligence properly and ask any and all questions prior to the auction end or feel free to come by or request to have it inspected.  If you bid and win, we will hold you responsible for completing the transaction.  If the transaction is not completed within 5 business days, we reserve the right to relist the vehicle, or send a second chance offer to the next highest bidder.  All Feedback will be left automatically after the winning bidder posts his/her feedback.   If you are the winning bidder, we require a $500 nonrefundable deposit within 48 hours. This deposit will be deducted from the total balance owed.  If we do not receive a deposit or commitment to complete the transaction within 5 business days, we will assume that you are not interested in the item and will initiate a nonpaying bidder complaint with eBay.    

IN PLAIN ENGLISH, PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH US SO THAT WE CAN DO OUR BEST TO SERVE YOU.  

Shipping is the sole responsibility of the winning bidder.  However, if you do need assistance with a shipper, we can recommend a few.

Thank you once again for your interest in this VERY ORIGINAL 1973 Karmann Ghia.  

Good Luck with the auction.

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