Awesome 1973 Convertible Karmann Ghia on 2040-cars
Tampa, Florida, United States
For sale is a modified 1973 convertible Karmann Ghia. This car is in awesome condition! New engine with less than 3,000 miles! The front end is from a donor 64, everything lines up perfectly. Always garaged since restoration. Car cover included. The car rides better than new! Below is what was completed in the last year.
In General ------------------------------ Four wheel disk brakes w/e-brake. Top is in great condition, no tears or holes, with glass rear window. Paint ------------------------------ Orange metallic paint in great condition. Professionally done bodywork and paint. Engine / Electrical ------------------------------ Less than 3,000 miles on a "brand new" 1835 Engine with duel 40 Webber Carburetors. Chrome throughout New starter, brushing, etc Electrical (lights, turn signals) New ignition with keys New fuel cylinder New braided fuel and oil hoses New braided spark plug wires New fuel line caps New clear distributor cap New brass tee fuel hose New oil dip stick New chrome wire separators (not installed) Pan ------------------------------ Pan is in great condition/no rust, was blasted and then coated in POR-15. Pan and metal areas were covered with Dynamat type material before padding and carpet was put in. Everything is either new or rebuilt in the last 2 years - including front beam, TRW steering box, ball joints, tie rods, steering dampener, master cylinder, hard and soft brake lines, clutch cable, GR2 shocks in front, KYB Gas-a-just in rear, pan seal, trans mounts and bushings, sway bar bushings, heater bellows, cv joints, shift rod, coupler and bushings. Stereo (professionally installed) ------------------------------ Custom built rear speaker box (under seats) New Pioneer DEH-4400HD New Rockford Fosgate p400 New JL Audio 6x9 New Polk Audio separates - 5 1/4 with tweeters New custom speaker front kick panels Interior ------------------------------ New SewFine interior New Empi shifter New chrome door sills New door release cover plate New chrome brake lever New door finger plates New leather brake and shifter boots (not installed) New inner door release latches New window cranks Metal Pedal covers Replaced all door clips Exterior ------------------------------ Year old Michelin tires New front vents and rubber sealing New convertible rubber seals (not installed) New door rubbers (not installed) New front turn signal covers New front VW emblem New antenna New license chrome strip New rear Volkswagen badge Tinting |
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