1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Coupe

4 - Cyl.

Manual

1432542502

Clear

Gasoline

In June 1973,our Ghia was sold (fact. price = $2,774) by Orval Swett of Bob Brunner Volkswagen for delivery to a Casper, WY family according to the remaining bits of the original paper document folder from the glove box. Now our precious Ghia must be sold to send the kid to college. Garaged for her entire life as far as we can determine, but driven in her youth on winter Wyoming roads, she comes with a bit of rust and that typical center dash-board crack. We know of no major altercations with other vehicles during her lifetime. Owner two apparently acquired her in November, 1992, with 64,178 miles. When inherited a dozen years ago and appraised for estate purposes, she had 82,573 original miles and was described as being a "3rd Month of 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia", a fact that is confirmed by her door plate. At the time of VIN verification, after being repainted, she had 82,614 miles, and two years later only 82,669 when having her mufler replaced. She had "some interior wear" according to the appraiser in 1999 and still has. The 70'ies black plastic surface on the rear deck beneath the back window has not worn well and the glove box fascade is wrinkled. She has the least attractive seat covers you have ever seen, really! However, the covers have done the job to protect the front seats' tan upholstery which is still in fine condition. There is a little chunk out of the right rear upper tail light (in the red part). She comes with a new car cover, still in its box. In addition to the paint job, during the last dozen years in which she has barely been driven, she had a $2,495.97 service at Denver's Downing Street Garage to receive a new fuel tank and pump, a carburator overhaul, a steering stabilizer as well as rear brake shoes & drum. A couple of years later, Autoimports charged $460.18 for a new mufler including bolts and studs. She got a new battery this year but needs a bit of work on that first gear. We love (and hate to part with) her but she should go to a new home with someone who would enjoy tinkering with, and driving, her. Sellers use PayPal and require an immediate deposit of $500. Buyer to arrange for pick-up and delivery after sale, however, sellers will work with buyer's choice of shipper to facilitate safe delivery anywhere in the world. Buy to insure upon sale as Ghia is currently fully insured and drivable. The Ghia plans to drive over to the Broncos game on New Year's day in the hope of meeting Mr. T. Tebow unless she is sold prior to the New Year.