1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

1962 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA
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SUMMARY:
I purchased this car from someone who did a resto-mod on it back in the late 90's and used it as a show car, the previous owner got tired of it and let it sit behind their house for a number of years before selling it. When I purchased the car it had been sitting outside, the interior was trashed, but the body was in pretty good shape. It's basically been sitting in my driveway for 6 years, I drive it to work once or twice a month 25 miles each way, but I haven't been able to do anything with it. Career/life/etc. Someone who can appreciate this car needs to take it.
Since purchasing I have:

• Media blasted the pans and coated in POR15. They are still okay but had rusted a lot; the metal is thin but still good.
• Installed new seats from a Toyota.
• Sanded and primed the entire entire, which was years ago and shows wear.
• Installed new carpet, but the car has also sat outside again for years and been driven and has some stains.
• Installed new electronics for the remote door locks; the door handles are shaved and you enter with an keyless door popper.

Most recently:

• Installed new 2" narrow beam and torsion bars, and 2" drop spindles, and tie rods in Dec 2016.
• Everything has been installed and rough set, this car needs an alignment prior to being driven.
• Car sits very low; it will turn but the fenders rub with these tires.

Exterior:

• Silver paint that is very good in overall condition.
• See the pictures, please, for the overall condition - there is rust in the normal Ghia places. Headlights, wheel arches, rear apron.
• Door handles were shaved, but state patrol required me to install a door handle to pass inspection - it is there for show only and does nothing.

Interior:

• Toyota seats.
• Newish carpet, needs cleaned.
• No door panels/door cards.

Engine/Trans:

• 1500cc Engine of unknown mileage, great runner. Valves are tight and I have changed the oil. Starts up immediately and has good power, the exhaust is from an old car I had that had been hit and is slightly tweaked and has an exhaust leak - adds a little bit of noise/rumble to the car to make up for the small engine.
• Transmission is a stock swing axle and shifts great, does not pop out of gear, and the clutch has less than 5k miles on it.

Electrical:

• Everything works.
• Wiring harness replaced when I bought the car.
• Originally 6v, has been converted to 12. Starter, wiper motor, lights, etc are all 12v.
• New Red Top Optima Battery included.

TERMS:

• No warranty, this car is entirely AS-IS, it's 54 years old and has 54 year old problems.
• Title, clear and in-hand.
• Bill of sale, title, and paperwork provided. Easy transfer of title to your name.

SHIPPING:

• Buyer pays actual shipping cost.
• I will help coordinate shipping but it's entirely on the buyer to pay for, finalize schedule, and take responsibility for the transit of this car.
• This car is a driver but is not driveable without a real alignment. I will not allow someone to drive it away unless it's going to a shop first or you know what you're doing.
• Please do not fly here and drive it 500 miles home.

• Condition: Used
• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Karmann Ghia
• Trim: None
• Year: 1962
• Mileage: 150,000
• Color: Silver
• Engine size: 1500
• Drive type: RWD
• Vehicle Title: Clear
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