Rare right-hand drive example with documented factory birth certificate
Former Just Kampers competition prize car
Comprehensive restoration including full rewire and new mohair soft top
Complete interior retrim in Dark Red vinyl with new dashboard
Front disc brake conversion and alternator upgrade for improved performance
Advisory-free MOT valid until 31 July 2026
The Appeal
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia represents one of the most elegant collaborations in automotive history. The legendary Italian styling house, Karmann, were responsible for its remarkable bodywork, famously smoothed with English pewter, while the trusty, air-cooled simplicity of the Volkswagen Beetle beat at its heart.
This 1966 right-hand drive example is particularly special as it's believed to be from the one-year-off build specification that features elements from both the 1965 and 1967 models. A real transitional spot of history, then, and doubtably an interesting one. However, this example's interest doesn't end there - it was given away as a competition prize by Just Kampers back in 2017. Since then, it's been through two former keepers and a comprehensive restoration.
Originally outfitted in Lotus White, this fabulous car has been resprayed into an eye-catching, specially-scanned colour match of Sandstone Grey (ref code 74962), complemented by a full Dark Red vinyl interior. It's a beautiful colour combination that suits the car down to the ground, and makes for a particularly striking classic. We've no doubt it'll garner plenty of interest at auction.
The vendor notes it would have originally had a 1500cc single port engine, replaced at some point in the car's life
The car has been fully serviced and has a brand new Solex carburettor
4-speed manual transmission
Mechanical work includes:
Alternator Conversion
New Acceletrator Cable
New Gearlinkage Bush
Front Disc Brake Conversion Kit
Master Cylinder
New Front Brake Pipes
New Fuel Pipe complete
Heat Exchangers, Pipes & Clamps
Relined and Repainted Fuel Tank
Renewed Gearbox Oil
New Dipstick for Warning of High Temperatures
Full Service, Plugs, Oil, Strainer, Magnecor Leads, Coil, Wiring etc
New Solex Pict 34 Carburettor
New (Used) Steering Column
Easi Bleed valves
New Near Side Brake Drum
New Decklid Lock and Pin
Engine Bay Repainted
New Hand Brake Cable
New Washer Pump, Jets, Pipe & Wiring
New Heater Control Cables
New Steering Box and Bush and Bearing
New Heavy Duty Anti Roll Bar, Polybushes and Clamps
Electrical work includes:
New Wiring Loom with quite a few amendments to facilitate this model
Rewiring of Starter Motor
New Blade Type Fuseboard
Engine Bay Rewiring
New Indicator Stalk
Wiring of Main Beam on a Separate Switch
Electric Washers inc Pump & Switch
Dash Clock conversion to Digital
New Horns & Relay and Wiring
Revised Indicators to Take Modern Bulbs
Lights on Warning Buzzer
Autosound Radio, Dual Speaker & Ariel
All New Wiring Relays
12V conversion of Wiper Motor
New Dash Bulbs
New Headlights and side lights added
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