1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Convertible

4-Cylinder

Manual

1442081778

Clear

Gasoline

This 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible runs, drives and stops, but it needs a complete restoration. This car should not be driven on the road in its current condition because it has quite a bit of rust and needs electrical work and brake repair. The odometer shows 90,115 miles but it is being sold “mileage exempt” because of its age. BODY / FLOORS / PAINT / CHROME: As you can see in the pictures, this Ghia has plenty of rust in the floors, rockers and other body panels. It also has dings and dents here and there. The bumpers and chrome would need rechroming or replacing if the car was going to be restored. MECHANICAL: The engine starts and runs well but the fuel tank should be cleaned out or replaced. I was told that the engine was rebuilt about a year before the car was put into storage. The transmission and clutch feel good and the brakes work. The car sat in storage for about 5 years so the brakes will probably need some work. WHEELS / TIRES: The wheels are some sort of optional Volkswagen wheels but I’m not sure if they came on this car originally. I was told that they are special edition wheels that were an option when new. The tires have good tread and hold air, but they are old and will need to be replaced. INTERIOR / TOP: The seats are in pretty good condition and the carpets look like they are the original ones. The pictures show the condition of the rest of the interior. The top needs to be replaced/restored. GAUGES / ELECTRICAL: A couple of the lights and gauges work, but you will need to go through all of the electrical stuff. RESERVE PRICE / BUY IT NOW: I set what I think is a very reasonable reserve price. To keep the auction fair for everyone, I don’t disclose the reserve price. I also do not have a buy it now price. I prefer to let the auction run to completion and let the market decide what price is fair. THIS VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. I have tried to describe this vehicle accurately and I posted lots of pictures. If you are unsure about bidding please come see it in person first. Please bid only if you are serious and have the money to complete the purchase. If you are the winning bidder you will have entered into a binding contract to complete the purchase in accordance with eBay rules. DEPOSIT / PAYMENT / LEGAL: A $200 non-refundable PayPal deposit is due within 24 hours of the end of the auction. The balance must be paid by cash, cashier’s check, or wire transfer within seven days of the end of the auction. Any cashier’s checks must clear my bank before the vehicle can be released. If the winning bidder fails to pay in accordance with these requirements, I may, at my option, make second-chance offers or re-list/remarket the vehicle and the deposit will be forfeited by the bidder to help cover the extra expenses. I retain the right to end the listing early. The sale location is Bell, Florida, Florida law governs, and venue lies exclusively in Gilchrist County, Florida. SHIPPING / PAPERWORK / SALES TAX: Arranging and paying for shipping is the responsibility of the winning bidder. I am a long-time classic car enthusiast and a licensed automobile dealer (Classic Investment Motorcars Inc.). This means that we must complete standard sales and transfer forms, and if you live in Florida or want to pick up the car personally in Florida I must collect the applicable sales tax and tag/title fees from you. If the vehicle is shipped out of Florida by common carrier or a shipping company I will not be required to collect the sales tax. I do not charge any dealer fees, processing fees or other junk add-on fees. Please feel free to call me at 352-283-0268 or email me through eBay if you have any questions.