1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Type 3 Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

on request

Gasoline

1965 Type 3 Karmann Ghia For Sale One of the rarest models of VW in the 1960's in the US is this...the Type 3 Karmann Ghia.. These were never officially imported to the US, however some did make their way in through Canada and through independent owners and importers, but the numbers are very few and it is quite rare to come by one at a VW even or on the roads of America. This is a 1965 model, which falls pretty much right in the middle of production of these cars. It is located in Florida in the hands of a collector with several other VWs...so it is in good hands and has been well treated. The restoration work was done prior to the current owner getting it, but he has done a ton of work to make it as nice as it can be, including replacing many parts and re-doing the whole interior. These cars bring about some very interesting comments on the road...most folks dont know what the heck it is. A common guess is that it is a Corvair, or a BMW of some sort. If it were not for the VW logos on it, you could tell people almost anything and they might believe it. "Oh yes...it is a 1965 Bertone Especialle GT, one of two in the whole world and once owned by the Crown Prince of Kenya!" Now this one has been modified from original just a bit, mostly in the suspension and wheel department... They didnt normally come this low! The front end styling is just awesome on these cars...this is seriously one of my favorite VW models. Chrome looks decent...all the lights and lenses are nice. There are a few ships and scratches in the paint like these chips on the leading edge of the hood. The front apron is a bit scratched up A bit of minor rust in the corner perhaps just peeking out from below the finish. You can see it along the edge here a bit better... The wheels are "wide 5" alloys that have been wonderfully detailed...fully polished and painted and excellent rubber. Antenna ball? Check! The window rubber is a bit dry but fortunately the owner has located the extremely hard to find replacement rubber and is including it in the sale!!. The interior on this car is all new and it looks awesome! Check out the red trimmed dash and panels and the Empi wood GT wheel. Door panels are tastefully done in two tone to match the seats. Seat upholstery is in dark red tweed with vinyl accents. Coco mats help trim out the interior and protect the red rugs. The rear luggage rail is a neat accessory not commonly seen on these cars. Headliner is all new and nicely fitted. Front trunk is well trimmed in carpet. Raer trunk is similarly trimmed. Stock dual carb 1500cc engine runs very good. Bottom of the engine looks nice and clean. Floor pans show a bit of crust in the back corners. A little crusty but certainly not terminal. The battery is holding firm, etc...so it is functionally fine...just not looking sweet from below. Looks to be a recently replaced master cylinder... Brake lines look new...heater is hooked up. In closing this is a very uncommon and extremely cool looking vehicle. It runs and drives excellent and is well sorted. The body and chassis have minor issues but the overall look is very attractive and clean. If you want to turn some heads at the next event...this car will do it! Up for bid with a realistic reserve set far below the recent asking price So...Place Your Bids! For More Info...CALL 951-767-1600 or email oldbug@earthlink.net