Complete history from America, Spain, and the UK from 1997 to present
Renovated in Spain with a full respray, new convertible roof, and new carpets
Imported to the UK in 2015
Fully stripped and resprayed in current ownership
Many new parts including new alloy wheels, tyres, and windscreen
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a timeless classic, blending the reliable mechanics of the Beetle with elegant, sleek styling by the legendary house of Ghia - built by the equally legendary Karmman factory. It's perhaps amongst one of the most beautiful cars in the world, which is no mean feat for what is effectively a beautifully dressed 'bug'.
This 1971 Karmann Ghia has a rich history, having travelled from America to Spain and finally to the UK. It has been meticulously maintained and renovated over the years, including a full respray and new convertible roof during its Spanish tenure. The current owner has stripped and resprayed it since, followed by fitting numerous new alloy wheels, tyres, and a windscreen.
With a comprehensive history file and many new components, this Karmann Ghia is a compelling choice for any classic car aficionado.
History and Paperwork
Built in 1971 for the US market
LHD imported from America to Spain in 1997 (all documents with dates are present)
All MOT documents from Spain are included
Renovated in Spain with a full respray, new convertible roof, and new carpets
All invoices from Spain are included
Remained in Spain until UK import in 2015
First UK owner performed annual maintenance and checks
In current ownership since 30 October 2021
Photos of the car from the purchase date are available
Many photos from work done during current ownership are available
All parts from Californian Classics (all invoices present)
The Condition
Bodywork has some light areas of bubbling, though these are quite isolated
All 4 old original wheels plus the spare are included
Underside is solid with no reports of perforating corrosion
Seats are original
Passenger seat has a small split on stitches (not visible in photos)
Car has a non-original steering wheel, but the original is included
Spare wheel needs paint
Along with the respray, in recent years the car has had:
New floor mats and carpets
New alloy wheels and tyres
New windscreen
New rubber seals
New headlights complete
New sun visors
New door cards
New radio with DAB and phone connection but classic look
New mirrors and many more small bits
The Mechanics
1,584 cc 4-cylinder powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Needs carburettor calibration by a professional
New brake lines installed
Chrome kit for engine
The vendor reports that the car drives decently
However, that carb retune would aid in sorting out its 'fussiness'
Other than this, the car appears to be an excellent example through and through
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