Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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Want a car that gets thumbs up at most every corner? Look no further. This is a dry CA car I bought from the original owner. There's no rust I can see (inspection invited!), wheel wells are perfect...nose has never been hit. I owned one just like this in 1974...same color. I have enjoyed it immensely over the past 7 years or so and am super sad to see it go. Every time I drive it, people ask me about it. This car looks new from the outside...great paint and chrome. It won an award at one car show, though I don't show it. The purest will want to fix a lot of little things on this car to make it a consistent show winner. The Ghia lover (that's me) will just want to drive it - anywhere! It's currently at the Big Bear City Airport, covered. I fly my plane there and use the Ghia to drive to my cabin. Things I've done since I bought her... * New engine * New tires * New battery * New front seats (reproduced originals) * New brakes * New carburetor * New hoses * New dashboard (had the classic Ghia cracks) * On and on Things I know of that aren't "show-room new" (inspection mandatory...I might be missing something): * Dash panel - Hairline crack * Car was originally green; repaint looks fantastic...purist will want to touch up a few subtle / hidden areas * Battery pan - Previous owner told me battery exploded and the acid made a few small holes * Top - Looks good from a distance; up close, there's a very small hole and the headliner is stained (appears to be original)...works great but a purist will want to replace * Door Lock - One side doesn't work * Clock inoperative, but original * Replaced original Blaupunkt with Retrosound and great speakers; currently Retrosound is not working. Car comes with original Blaupunkt, which was working when I removed it * I'm told wheels are "period correct" Dan Guerney's; the chrome is perfect - like new; one cap has a dent in it * Original shifter was replaced (Hurst?) with a billiard ball shifter All in all, this car has the makings of a show winner...but needs a little TLC on just the small details. I drove it as is, and loved every minute.