1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Hardtop Cali car Solid! Coupe

dual port 1600

Manual

Clear

I am selling for my Uncle. It is also for sale locally so i reserve the right to end auction early. Very qualified candidate for restoration im told. Please ask questions, ill answer to the best of my ability. Only has been put outside recently. about 2 weeks ago. been inside storage. covered outside. Floors and metal condition along with motor is it's strong points! I researched and learned about VW crankshaft end play??? this one is solid! little to no movement. Needs carpet kit, dash pad. very affordable on many VW sites. Many extra parts included. all the bits and pieces are here. Door skins etc, but show their age. Minimal rust. only areas are around headlight bucket and bumpr mount holes. Nose is solid, trunk floor is solid. Super solid floor pans 0 rust or holes heater channel is perfect Rebuilt dual port 1600 with 10 miles on it. starts up flick of a finger Only rust is a little around passenger headlight bucket and bumper mounts (have new replacement ready to be put in) Gas tank was drained, lined and Por 15 on outside Brand new calipers and brake hoses Brand new Windshield gasket included all glass included and in near perfect condition No bumpers included. was going to do cali look. floors are super clean, he purchased this one intentionally for this reason. Do not let the sanded down exterior fool you. it is straight and smooth. Body work needed is headlight bucket, feathering out some rough edges and bumper holes. rest os smooth and VERY straight. From what i can tell, not much bondo, just in transition areas. He planned on restoring it this winter, but he hit a deer on his motorcycle and sustained brain damage. Originally out of california, has been sitting for 3 years now, this past summer motor was rebuilt, brake calipers replaced and tank relined. runs and drives, but needs someone with knowhow. My uncle is selling due to head injury,Settling estate and entering assisted living. He is a gearhead and has many classics. he talks fondly of the ghia. wanted to do airbags and lower it someday. On Nov-14-13 at 15:36:25 PST, seller added the following information: After viewing the ad for a day, i would like to add that I am no expert in car restorations or in general. I was informed by a friend of my uncles that this car is solid, and my uncle. Both of which have performed restorations. I will take more pics tomorrow, and please ask questions or request certain pics. when you open trunk in front, the spare tire area, nose gas tank area are all very solid metal, no holes or rust. Also, it might be a late 71 but sold as a 72 and titled as such. Is it possible for 72 to have earlier towel bar bumper style? Im not sure, My uncles friend suggests it was confusing, because most 72's had FAT CHICK bumpers. but this one seems to be capable of earlier style. He might be wrong but food for thought. floors under seats, entire floor for that matter are very good condition. no holes or rust. I am told all the areas to look for in a Karmann Ghia are solid. Also there was a new clutch installed at time of motor install. clutch cable needs minor adjustment, throwout bearing making tiny bit of chatter, but it is new throwout bearing. I am told it need minor adjustment by uncles friend who helped.