1974 Karmann Ghia Project on 2040-cars
Morris, Illinois, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Mileage: 99,999
Make: Volkswagen
Exterior Color: Red
Model: Karmann Ghia
Interior Color: Black
Trim: base coupe 2-door.
Number of Cylinders: 4
Drive Type: RWD
1974 Karmann Ghia project car and a 1969 Karmann Ghia parts car. I bought the 74 Ghia about a year ago and haven't really done anything to it. The Ghia came with a new floor panel and rocker panel (on the drivers side) installed , they are just tack welded and will need to be finished. The car comes with new brake lines, master cylinder calipers, rotors and starter. The gas tank was flushed and treated, so it is like new. The seats, door panels glass and about everything else is in good condition and should not need to be replaced. When you review the pics please notice the area of primer just behind the drivers door this area will need body work. The body has very little surface rust on it, the worst spot being on the drivers side on the inside of the rear quarter, there is some surface rust also by the headlights. The 74 Ghia does NOT come with a motor but it dose come with the standard transmission. I have a clear Illinois title for this car in my name. The 69 Ghia (parts car no title) I purchased last spring, I was looking for a Ghia that had a motor for rebuilding and a Auto stick transmission. The body on this car is rusted out the interior is not bad just faded out. One could take what they want off the 69 and leave the carcass, that would be fine with me.
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