Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible, Upgraded Engine/suspension, Great Driver on 2040-cars

US $12,900.00

Year:1971 Mileage:99420 Color: E

Location:

Bowling Green, Ohio, United States

VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA CONVERTIBLE, UPGRADED ENGINE/SUSPENSION, GREAT DRIVER, US $12,900.00, image 1

Driver Condition

Upgraded Ghia Convertible

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:

VEHICLE HISTORY: The current owner has enjoyed this Ghia convertible for almost 10 years. He drove it regularly during the summer months and stored it during the winters. It was restored and upgraded prior to his purchase. The engine is upgraded with a Weber 32/36 DFA 2BBL carburetor, a Bosch 009 centrifugal advance distributor and a performance oil pump with a spin-on oil filter. The suspension is upgraded with Bilstein gas shocks and a rear sway bar. The interior is upgraded with a wood steering wheel and a custom additional 4-gauge panel below the dash (engine temp, volt meter, cylinder head temp, oil pressure). It drives, performs, and handles very nicely. His business is requiring more of his time in the summers, and he does not have the time to enjoy it like he did. So, it is time for a new owner to enjoy the summertime top-down driving fun.

This is a very nice red convertible to be enjoyed and driven. It is mechanically sound, and with a new set of rubber, it would be good to go. With the recent service, it’s the perfect red convertible to cruise in this summer!

MARQUE HISTORY: The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14) was produced from 1956 through 1974. Its voluptuous body was penned by design powerhouse Ghia in Turin, Italy, and the coachwork was hand built by renowned German firm Karmann. The end result was a low-slung 2+2 coupe with a curvaceous rear fender and proportionate front and rear ends.

Total convertible production for all years was 80,899 with only 5,567 produced for the 1971 model year. The 1971 models were the last to have the smaller, more attractive bumpers.

Go to this link for more Karmann Ghia information:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Karmann_Ghia

INCLUDED WITH PURCHASE: Car Cover, Original Owner’s Manual, Extra Keys, Used Floor Mats, Nose Bra, Original Top Boot, New Top Boot (needs included snaps installed), Extra Top Boot, Engine Cover (doesn’t fit with the Weber carburetor), Box of Small Parts.

SPECIFICATIONS: 1584cc, 4-cylinder Volkswagen Engine, 60HP, 3.36” Bore X 2.72” Stroke, 7.5:1 Compression (Stock Engine), 4.125:1 Axle Ratio, 94.5” Wheelbase, 163” O/A Length, 64.3” O/A Width, 52” O/A Height, 2094 Pound Curb Weight, 10.6 Gallon Fuel Tank, Front Disc Brakes, Rear Drum Brakes, 4 1/2 J X 15” Steel Wheels, 12V Electrical System.

Call Jeff at 419-344-0319 (Mobile) or 419-353-8338 (Office) or email me jeffsnook01@gmail.com for more information or if you have any questions.

VEHICLE CONDITION:

We do a mechanical and cosmetic inspection to each vehicle before listing it for sale. This report is included below will provide a reasonable description of the vehicle condition. Older vehicles are subject to normal wear and tear and we have tried to indicate the overall condition of the vehicle to the best of our ability. But, we can not always find everything that is not perfect with a vehicle, so independent inspections are welcome and encouraged. We drive each vehicle approximately 20 miles, but this is no indication of its long term road-worthiness. The only guarantee with an older vehicle is that someplace, sometime, something will need repaired!

INSPECTION REPORT:

Year	1971	Make	Volkswagen		Model	Karmann Ghia
Ext. Color	Red	Int. Color	Black		VIN	1413044111
Tire Info	Goodyear Arriva P165/80R15			Odometer		99,420	Actual	??

KEY: E = Excellent G = Good F = Fair P = Poor

INTERIOR	E	G	F	P	Comments:
Upholstery		X			Re-upholstered in correct black vinyl. Seats good, door panels good except small tear on passenger side, rear seat latches broken.
Headliner		X	X		Torn above left top release handle. A few stains. Top header bar fascia cracked and bits missing.
Conv. Top		X			Small tear on right side bottom of window frame. Goes up and down just fine. Rear glass window is clear.
Carpets		X			Fabric in good shape, some fading and stains.
Dash		X	X		Dash top pad cracked. Dash panel is in good shape.
Lights		X			Courtesy light only operates with driver door. Instrument lights OK.
Instruments		X			All matching VDO gauges. Four additional gauges nicely installed in panel below dash. Clock works!
Horn		X	X		Horn operates going around corners occasionally.
Trunk		X			Tear in rear of fiberboard tank tray.
Radio		X			Volkswagen Blaupunkt SC89A AM/FM Stereo. Door speakers.

EXTERIOR	E	G	F	P	Comments:
Paint			X		Slight imperfections throughout paint. Different shades of red apparent on various panels. Looks sharp from 10 feet.
Body Panels		X	X		Small crease in driver door. Filler in rear quarters from the wheel arches forward. Headlight area has filler, and small bubbles on right side.
Bumpers		X			Nice and shiny. Small dent in right front bumper and top of right rear.
Trim		X
Floors		X			Floor pan solid except for a couple of small rust holes on left rear floor.
Sills			X		Rocker sills rusty (see photos).
Tires			X	X	Tires look OK, but are old with minimal tread.
Wheels		X			Correct standard hub caps with trim rings
Glass		X	X		Windshield has some small pits, and fogging in lower corners. Door windows have vertical scratches.

UNDERHOOD	E	G	F	P	Comments:
Fluids		X			Fresh oil change.
Belts		X			Generator/fan belt in good shape.
Hoses/Lines		X
Filters		X			Fresh oil & fuel filters. Air filter is OK.
Charging System		X			Charges and starts well.
Appearance		X			Clean and tidy engine compartment.

MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL	E	G	F	P	Comments:
Engine		X			Recent valve adjustment, new v.c. gaskets, and oil/filer change. Starts and idles fine. Pulls strong.
Transmission		X			Shifts nice. Quick shift kit installed.
Electrical		X			Charges and starts well.
Brakes		X			Stops straight and true.
Steering		X			Light and precise steering. Handles great with the Bilstein shocks and rear sway bar.
Wipers		X
Lights		X			Turn signal does not cancel after left turn.

UNDER	E	G	F	P	Comments:
Leaks		X			Nothing unusual.
Rust		X	X		Rust on floors and sills. See photos.
Exhaust		X			“Bugpack” exhaust system. Very small rust through on both heater boxes. Surface rust on extractor pipes and muffler.

MISC.	E	G	F	P	Comments:
Engine Upgrades		X			Engine equipped with a Weber 32/36 DFA 2BBL carburetor, a Bosch 009 centrifugal advance distributor and a performance oil pump w/spin-on filter. Runs strong!
Chassis Upgrades		X			Bilstein gas shocks and rear sway bar. Handles great!
Engine No.					The numbers 548431 are stamped where they should be, however most VW engines have a suffix to better identify.

TERMS OF SALE:

An immediate PayPal $500 deposit is required upon purchase. The balance of a 25% deposit is required within 3 days from end of auction and full payment to be made within 10 from end of auction. Payment to be made by cash in person, or bank to bank wire transfer only. Personal, certified or bank checks are not accepted for payment. Overseas shipments and/or finance documentation will require an additional $100 fee to cover the time and costs associated with either of these items.

You are responsible for shipping. Buyer to arrange, pay for, and have vehicle transported within 30 days from end of auction. For an estimate of shipping costs, we suggest using eBay’s request for a shipping quote near the top of the listing. You can also try this site to get additional quotes: http://gigamoves.com/ Just plug in our zip code (43402), your destination zip code, and some additional info for some online quotes. Storage is available after the 30 days for $110/month.

Please be aware you are buying this car “AS IS – NO WARRANTY”. Vehicle is being advertised locally and the auction may end early if sold.

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