Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (1973)
for sale
Price: US $1,009.00
Price: US $1,009.00
We listed this beautiful car earlier, but for some reason it
just didn’t gather a lot of attention, so we’re listing it again. This is a beautiful example of an original 1973
Karmann Ghia cabriolet. Immediately
before our purchase in 1980, the entire body was stripped and meticulously repainted
with a gallon of lacquer in
Bahia red. We are the third owner and it
had 36, 000 miles when we purchased it. Very shortly after I purchased it, I noticed a
very slight bubble developing on the top of the fenders at the headlights. We took it to a high end body shop which
brazed steel patches and repainted the areas (no bondo!). To this date, the fender tops are still
pristine (see photos).
As an original
example of a Ghia cabriolet its condition is quite good. The floorboards and rockers are very
solid. The engine & clutch were
completely rebuilt at 75, 000 miles with new cylinders, pistons, clutch plate, seals, etc. It runs very well. However, now at 77, 000 miles, the interior
could stand to be refreshed, although it is still quite presentable. The top exterior is showroom perfect, but the
headliner could stand to be replaced. Along
with the car, we have a Bentley service manual, aluminum wheel trim rings (not
mounted in photos), and a car cover. So, that’s pretty much it. If you’d like to
see a particular part of the car not included in the photos, let us know and we’ll
try to get them to you. It is currently
in the greater Boston area. We
absolutely encourage anyone with an interest send us an email for an
appointment to take a look. You will not
be disappointed. We don’t use it much
anymore and would like to pass it on to someone who will appreciate it, but
please keep in mind this is not a fire sale, we expect a reasonable auction price
for a car of this condition, or we won’t sell it.
Car is being sold as is. Nonrefundable deposit
of $500 as bank check must be received within 48 hours of purchase. Payment must be received within 7 days of
purchase via bank check. Vehicle to be
picked up by buyer within 14 days of purchase and will not be released until
all payments have cleared. Buyer shall
make all arrangements for pickup/delivery of car. Seller reserves the right to end auction
early.
update: 2016-09-18
Condition: | Used | Year: | 1973 |
VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): | 1432911346 | Mileage: | 77,000 |
Number of Cylinders: | 4 | Make: | Volkswagen |
Transmission: | Manual | Model: | Karmann Ghia |
Body Type: | Convertible | Drive Type: | RWD |
Warranty: | Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty | Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Sub Model: | Cabriolet | Fuel Type: | Gasoline |
Exterior Color: | Red | For Sale By: | Private Seller |
Interior Color: | Black |