1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
$42,500
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1973 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

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Classic Car Overview

Absolutely beautiful, head-turning, 1973 Karmann Guia Coupe. Restored over a 2-year period.

Totally restored with new floor panels, suspension, and 4-disk brakes.

Totally scrapped down to the metal and fully restored body. Body work was done by a master craftsman with minimum to no use of body fillers

Air-Cooled 1835cc
Manual Transmission
Front and rear disc Brakes
Front and rear independent suspension

Paint (has not been color-sand or buffed):

Glasurit paint primer
Glasurit paint, Porsche GT Silver Metallic
Glasurit clear coat


Engine (1835):

We used a proven, old-fashioned combination of hardware to maximize performance and power. As a result, this is an extremely powerful street, daily use engine that will not be shy in any condition.

New hardware including:
Fully Rebuilt case for larger pistons
EMPI Dual VW Carburetors 44HPMX
New main rod and cam bearings
New 8-dowel flywheel
New heavy-duty gland nut
40x35.5 performance dual port heads with new 40mm intake and 35.5 swirl polished exhaust valves, seats and guides on vw castings remachined
Reground German 69mm crank 8 dowel
Rebuilt rods
110 high-performance camshaft
New lifters
New aa piston and liner kit
Solid shaft rockers
New alternator and chrome stock pulley
New aluminum crank pulley to add a serpentine belt
New dual port tins chrome
New doghouse shroud chrome
New 009 dist with new points and condenser
New Bosch red wires
New fuel pump
High performance valves
New Fatboy Exhaust and Muffler
New high-performance clutch plate
New EMPI Alternator Conversion Kit W/ Zinc Pulley & Belt
New Oil Pump
VW Complete Wiring Kit


Also:
New brake pump
New 4-disk brake system

Interior:
New custom-made carpet and rear compartment panels
New door panels (installing inside door handles)
Reclining Steel Tubular Frame Racing Seats, Black Leatherette with Black Stitching & Yellow Accents
3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Belt, Cable Sleeve with End Button, Black
Rally GT Polyurethane Grip Steering Wheel, Black, 13 Inch Diameter, 3 Inch Dish
New set of 4 EMPI GT-8 VW Wheel, Silver w/ Polished Lip, 4x130
New OUTSIDE SCRAPERS
New Rubbers all around
VW Door Panels, Full Set
VW Original Headliner, Perforated 44-Off-White
VW Red/White Tail Light Lens, Left or Right
VW Cal Look Rear Window Seal
VW Left Door Seal
VW Tail Light Seals
VW Accelerator Cable, 2642mm
VW Door Pillar Seal, Right
VW Door Pillar Seals
VW Front Turn Signal Seals
VW Outside Scrapers
VW Front Turn Signal Seals
VW Karmann Ghia Hood Seals
VW Door Checkrod

Ready for you to Install your own stereo and alarm system. Wiring ready.

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Vehicle Specifications

  • VIN
    N/A
  • Classic Car ID
    101827224
  • Stock Number
    N/A
  • Category
    Import Classics
  • Body Style
    Coupe
  • New/Used
    Used
  • Mileage
    19,800 miles
  • Engine
    4 Cylinder
  • Condition
    Excellent
  • Doors
    2
  • Drivetrain
    2 wheel drive - rear
  • Suspension
    4-Wheel Independent suspension
  • Transmission
    4 Speed Manual
  • Exterior Color
    Silver
  • Custom Color
    Glasurit paint, Porsche GT Silver Metallic
  • Interior Color
    Black
  • Seat Color
    Black/Yellow

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