1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

U/K

1.6L 1584CC 97Cu. In.

Manual

1422139281

Clear

Gasoline

0 0 1 1237 7055 Quick Dog Productions 58 16 8276 14.0 Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE Beautiful Karmann Ghia Fit for a Night on the Town To quote Car & Driver from 1972, “'You have to admit the Speedster and the Ghia kind of look alike, and they feel alike, and they perform the same. But more importantly, they even handle the same, and handling was what the Speedster was really all about when it came down to the final analysis.” Today, the collectability factor of the Karmann Ghia is rising. Hagerty’s Valuation Guide shows a steady climb in prices. All good news to Karmann Ghia owners. BlueChip Motorcars is pleased to offer a 1972 Karman Ghia in beautiful factory Saturn Yellow with a recorded 72,910 miles. To our knowledge, it’s a factory correct Karmann Ghia from bumper to bumper that sports the matching air-cooled 1584cc flat four with aluminum heads and magnesium crankcases. With 60-hp@ 4400 rpm this Ghia is ready for a zippy night on the town. As the story goes, in the early 1950s, Italian automotive stylist Ghia teamed with German coachbuilder Karmann and together they produced the sporty Karmann Ghia, powered by Volkswagen’s Type 1 engine and drivetrain. Others believe that Ghia’s true popularity came from the 1960’s American TV series Get Smart, when actor Don Adams drove a Ghia in the episode’s opening scenes. Either way, from the moment the Karmann Ghia hit North America, enthusiasts embraced it with open arms just like the staff of Car & Driver magazine. The rest is history. On this particular ’72 Karmann Ghia (VIN 1422139281), the instrumentation is in working order (including lights and flashers, but not the dash clock), and the factory seating (front and rear) and carpeting is aged, but is fair otherwise. As expected, the dash shows normal wear and sun cracks in some areas, but the door panels and window cranks are in good shape, and everything looks original to the car. The Ghia includes the factory seat harness for driver and passenger. The radio is aftermarket. The exterior is absolutely pristine. There are no noticeable dents, dings or rust of any kind, and the front and rear rubber window seals were replaced with new seals after a fresh repaint back to the original factory Saturn Yellow color. The body is factory straight and the finish of the paint is incredible. Front and rear window rubber are new, as well as, new rubber at the front headlights, door handles and taillights. The stainless body trim is in great shape and the badging polished like new (see photos).The engine idles very smoothly, which implies it was obviously well-maintained through the years. The transmission syncros and four-speed gearbox at speed are fluid, and the power from its 1584cc (96.7) cubic-inch engine is quick, and it’s responsive throughout the rpm band. Suspension is good in corners and the braking performance is notable. No worrisome noises, or odd rattles from inside the coupe. It drives as a Ghia should. It’s a one-of-a-kind Karmann Ghia that lives up to its reputation as a competitor to the early Speedsters with similar performance packages. For additional information call BlueChip Motorcars at (949) 496-3000. Or, log onto www.BlueChipMotorcars.com, or visit BlueChip Motorcars in San Juan Capistrano, California. TERMS & CONDITIONSThe car is for sale locally and we reserve the right to cancel this auction at any time before the end of the auction. We do not have a Buy It Now Price listed. The car will be made available for inspection by serious bidders throughout the auction. Please email us if you would like to see the car in person. If you prefer, we can arrange to have a qualified, independent, professional mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection for you (at your expense). It is the buyer’s responsibility to verify that all of the seller’s information and claims about the car are true and correct prior to the sale of the vehicle. 

 Winning bidder must contact us within 24 hours of auction end, and make arrangements for payment at that time. A $1,000.00 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due within 24 hours of end of auction. The deposit can be made by cash (please do not mail cash!), bank check, cashier's check, PayPal or bank transfer (preferred). The remainder is due within 5 days of Auction end. The remaining balance must be made in the form of a bank transfer (preferred) Cashier's Check, or bank check (all forms of payment subject to verification). PayPal WILL NOT be accepted as a form of payment for the final payment. If no contact is made within 24 hours we reserve the right to re-list the vehicle, sell it to the next high bidder, or sell it otherwise. Please arrange financing prior to bidding, we can help with this. Once the final balance has been paid, title transfer paperwork will be initiated. 

 Buyer is responsible for pickup or shipping of this vehicle. If you wish to have it shipped using a service, we will gladly cooperate. You can locate shippers by doing a search for “auto shippers”. We have relationships with both domestic and International shippers should you need assistance. AS IS - NO WARRANTYThis vehicle is being sold as is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to purchase based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.The winning bidder should have the car insured from the time the final payment is made to us. Once final payment is made, we will exercise a generally accepted standard of care, but the buyer assumes all liability and risk once the final payment is made. Before delivery of the vehicle, the winning bidder must provide a photocopy of a valid driver’s license, sign the Buyer’s Guide and in CA; sign an Agreement to furnish Insurance. Delivery is defined as the time at which physical possession of the car is transferred from us, the seller, to the buyer or the buyers’ agent or chosen Transport Company. 
If you are not sure about something, Please ask us. Do not assume anything not listed is included. We reserve the right to cancel bids for excessive negative feedback. We reserve the right to end the listing if the vehicle is no longer available for sale. Please do not bid on this auction unless you are serious about owning this vehicle. About Factory Correct Cars offered by BlueChip Motorcars BlueChip Motorcars periodically offers classic cars that may be listed as Factory Correct, or Numbers Matching. Because there are many opinions about the term(s) used to describe these types of listings, allow us to explain how BlueChip Motorcars comes to that assessment. As you may know, depending on the source, the term “matching numbers, or factory correct,” may mean many things to many people. Purists might define it as a car with every possible window crank, dash knob or even every nut and bolt is original to the car from the time it left the production line. Although some classic cars do exist in that rare condition, most do not. The majority of classic cars on the market were at some point in their ownership, restored or repaired with NOS parts (new old stock) or licensed reproduction parts. Whenever the information is available to us about the use of these parts, BlueChip Motorcars will gladly pass it along to the potential buyer. BlueChip Motorcars uses the term Factory Correct or Numbers Matching only to distinguish a vehicle where the engine casting code corresponds with the VIN and Cowl Tag code. If these codes tell the same story about the car in question, BlueChip Motorcars then considers it to be a Factory Correct or Numbers Matching vehicle. However, unless otherwise stated, the transmission, rear end, and transmission may or may not be original to the car. BlueChip Motorcars welcomes all potential buyers to verify all the information with a qualified expert. We would be happy to email you all the numbers that are obtainable on any vehicle where the term Factory Correct or Matching Numbers is used.