Description
West Coast Classics are proud to present this 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia coupe powered by a replacement dual-port 1. 6L flat-four cylinder engine paired with a four-speed manual transaxle, a much better engine than stock (dual-port heads) and matched to four-lug wheels which are mounted to four-wheel disc brakes, also much better brakes than original!
89k Miles Shown, TMU
Replacement Dual-Port 1. 6L Flat-Four
Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
'Manila Yellow' Paint w/ Black Roof
Black Leatherette Upholstery
15" Klassik Rader Wheels
Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
Aftermarket Stereo System
LED Headlights
EMPI Shifter
Tri-Mil Exhaust
Chrome Bumpers w/ Overriders
Dual-Side Mirrors
Spare Parts
Manufacturer's Literature
In 1957, the VW Karmann coachwork Osnabruck's assembly line built 105 Karmann Ghia Convertibles which was a landmark design of it's day in ragtop simplicity compared to contemporary British roadsters! VW advertising made much about Karmann's almost hand construction methods, which included filling, filing and sanding all seams before painting. A delicate blend of old-world German craftmanship and Italian soul, this car proved that sports cars were as much about style and grace as they were about performance and almost twenty years later on 7/ 31/ 1974, when VW halted production, it had proved to be one of the all-time best selling and most loved sports cars in the world.
Previous custom work included installing a Tri-Mil exhaust system, LED lighting, an aftermarket sound system, and an EMPI shifter in addition to replacing the muffler and ignition components.
Paint color looks like 'Manila Yellow', which is a '64 color with optional black top. The car is also equipped with 15 wheels, four-wheel disc brakes, and Bilstein front dampers. The car is also equipped with dual-side mirrors, pop-out rear quarter windows, a vented decklid, and bright trim. Klassic Rader 15 wheels are mounted with 'Continental Touring' tires in the front and 'Goodyear Eagle LS' tires in the rear.
Stopping power is provided by discs at each corner, and Bilstein dampers are fitted up front. The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in Black vinyl. Modifications also include a retro-style radio linked to an aftermarket amplifier and speakers in addition to adding switches for the electric window washer, power antenna, and backup camera with reverse lights. The two-spoke steering wheel fronts VDO instrumentation including a 90-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a fuel-level gauge.
The replacement dual-port 1. 6L flat-four was installed under prior ownership, and a Tri-Mil exhaust system is fitted. Service since 2022 is said to include replacing engine oil, fuel filter, and distributor cap, ignition coil, and spark plugs.
