Description
Karmann Ghia for Sale
1971 Model Year.
32k documented miles, matching numbers engine.
Just had 12 months MOT passed with no advisories.
This Ghia is in amazing condition. Lemon Yellow is super bright in the sunshine and a more subdued tone in the shade. It seems a different shade every time I take her out.
I’m the 4th owner. It was a California car, Imported to the UK in 1991 where it had a very light restoration. Body was kept on the pan. It was repainted in the original Lemon Yellow colour and had new window rubbers, headliner and carpet. It has never been welded and the underside is in amazing condition. Seats, seat belts and door panels are original and in excellent condition. The paint has held up remarkably well and you’d never believe 30 years have passed since it was repainted. The last 30 years she has only done 3k miles. It’s been garaged the whole time.
I have loads of history including correspondence from the 3rd owner with the original owner's nephew in california.
The motor is the original 1600 dual port. Birth Certificate from VW shows it’s a matching numbers car. It’s now running dual Weber 40 IDF’s, 123 ignition and a Vintage Speed stainless exhaust. It is a joy to drive with a decent power upgrade over stock and sounds great. Included is the original stock correct carb, distributor and manifolds etc if you wanted it back to original spec.
Lots of little details such as original date stamped heat exchangers, wheels etc. Thermostat is present and working. This vehicle is remarkably original. No rust at all. Original US 3 point seat belts.
The motor runs lovely and the car is a joy to drive. Every drive is an event that brings a smile to your face. Heating system works as it should and is very effective.
In the last year:
I cleaned and painted the floor pans (Which are perfect and original).
New front shocks.
Full service (Valves, plugs, engine and gear box oil,)
New Ball joints on front.
Replaced all the fuel hose with correct ethanol resistant lines.
Dual Weber 40 IDF conversion with CSP centre mount linkage. Balanced and tuned.
Brakes adjusted, new brake fluid.
123 electronic Ignition system fitted. New ignition leads.
Vintage speed stainless exhaust fitted
Cleaned and painted heat exchangers.
New gear shift rod bushing and coupling.
Fitted new windscreen as original was delaminating.
Bumpers and all chrome is original and in very good condition. Body work is perfect including rockers, front nose and underneath. Rear pop out windows work. All the correct trim is in place.
Loads of paperwork including purchase from US dealer in 91, then loads of MOT history and paperwork since. VW Birth Certificate. Original owner manual in excellent condition. Original tool roll.
Comes with period looking FM radio fitted. And original Sapphire AM Radio as a spare.
In summary an amazing Original Karmann Ghia in an awesome 70’s colour that runs great.
I very much doubt there is a more solid, better original Ghia out there. Come take a look.
Aside from the Dual carb conversion it is pretty much stock concourse condition.
You can tell it was super solid when repainted as 30 years later there is no rust at all. Underside is mint. This is the real deal.
Must be seen to be appreciated.
Located Near Leeds. LS21.
Jake the details below
£23k OVNO
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