Description
Built with precision for perfection, this award-winning 1970 Karmann Ghia excellently represents the highest grade of 'resto-mod' that can be achieved with no expenses or time spared. A full 'nut and bolt' restoration was completed by 'DC Customs', an established customisation specialist, at a rough cost of over £90, 000 in 2017, with an array of well regarded show winning awards to compliment and solidify this Karmann Ghia as the best of it's kind. A mere 711 miles have been covered since, with preservation throughout the 8 year stint to ensure a condition reflective of a fresh restoration. A true air-cooled enthusiast's perspective on customisation is evident, creating something remarkably tasteful, unique and as jaw-dropping as this 70 Ghia presented today. A specification sheet is supplied below to confirm the statement of 'no expenses spared' as a reality ; this Karmann Ghia really is the exemplar that any discerning enthusiast hunts for as a 'lucky escape' to spending £90, 000 themselves! This Ghia utilisies air suspension with a preset drive height in addition to full adjustment for speed bumps and presentation.
Volkswagen's have always been the height for customisation with the ideal base for improvements on all elements of styling and mechanical. The Karmann Ghia is a simply stunning model in its standard form upon its release in 1955, these hand-built 4 seater coupe's were an outstanding success throughout its 19 year production run. Nearly 60 years later, the vast majority of remaining Ghia's have faced extensive repairs and minor restorations to a wide range of different extremities, making it very hard to decipher the good from bad. A 'nut and bolt' restoration by a highly reputable garage, supported by rather large wallet, gives all the peace of mind you could ask for ; warranting a perfected merge of new into old, with modern reliability, comfort and condition, combined with class and simplicity from the golden era of machine where design was influenced by beauty and elegance.
Full Specification Sheet :
Engine :
Fully Rebuilt 2. 1L Engine, Lightened, Balanced, Bored by Californian Classics in 2017. Still utilising the Original 1. 6L Block, power figures have crucially improved to 145. 8HP from the factory 54HP.
Electronic Ignition Conversion
Twin Weber Carburettors
'Freeway Flyer' 4 Speed Manual Transmission (Taller Final Override Gear for Lower Highway RPM)
Cosmetic :
Paint to Sample, Bespoke 'Olive Green' Finish
Most Desirable Earlier Rear Lights
Full Custom Leather Interior in 'Saddle Tan'
Californian Import, Converted to Right-Hand Drive
2" Roof Chop
Award Winning Engine and Bay Presentation
Smiths Gauges
Uprated Pioneer Audio System and Bluetooth Headunit
Custom Steering Wheel, Shifter, Handles and Pedals
Suspension and Mechanical :
Airkewld Narrowed Front Torsion Bar
Air Lift Performance 'Bagged' Suspension and 3 Piece Management + Control
5 Stud Disc Brake Conversion All Round
'CSP Python' 4 in 1 High Performance Exhaust System
Reconditioning/ Replacement of all Hinges and Mechanisms
MOT and Tax Exempt
ULEZ and CAZ Exempt
Collection From Chelmsford Essex,
Delivery Can be Arranged with an Additional Charge
