1967 Karmann Ghia "Survivor" Coupe For Sale
Here's a very rare treat in the Volkswagen world, an UNRESTORED "survivor" 1967 Karmann Ghia coupe.
The amazing Karmann Ghia, Volkswagen's exotic sports car as they used to jokingly advertise it as
"A sheep in wolf's clothing"
Flaunting her sexy curves in the design of Luigi Segre of Carrozzeria Ghia of Turin, Italy the
Karmann Ghia has been quite often described as one of the most beautiful automobile designs of all time.
Those export bumpers make the car look even more elegant in my opinion, the Ghia looked
as if it was doing 100mph standing still, though with the stock VW motor we know better.
And this particular car is very special, she has well known history.
Taking a look just one angle at a time, the Karmann Ghia is a photographers dream car.
It's lovely curves and distinctive nose.
This car has 98% original paint, remarkable so well preserved.
There are some small marks in the original paint, but she wears them with honor.
The distinctive twin nose grills of the Karmann Ghia.
Chrome and trim is in fine condition.
The chrome details of the Karmann's headlights.
The Volkswagen nose badge.
The export bumpers are in very fine condition.
Rubber and chrome fascinating details no pitting or damage.
I've always liked the amber front turn signals so much in that sexy bullet form.
More attention to detail, all the chrome is excellent
Automobile elegance from Volkswagen.
This car has been fully serviced.
New brakes.
New tires.
All the way around.
Notice the quality of the L10K Castilian yellow original paint
Just look at that roof line, wow!
The Karmann Ghia is beautiful from all angles.
The original paint is highly detailed, several hundred dollars were invested in the cars paint preservation.
Looking good!
The car has it's original factory tool kit.
Clean passenger side nose area.
Original VW data plate.
The trunk area is in fine condition.
The car still has it's original Continental spare from 1967.
The tire is still in great shape.
Perfect condition front trunk liner.
And the car still has all of it's original glass.
Sekurit glass.
Original "dogs ear" side mirror.
"So schon eine rucken"
Beautiful back, perfect chrome bumpers original Californian black license plate.
Lovely Hella taillights.
Both in very nice condition.
Such beauty.
I love those towel bars and the dual Hella backup lights.
Amazing 51 year old chrome.
Haven't seen a Volkswagen script this clean for a long time.
The famous Karmann Ghia signature in perfect chrome.
Spotless chrome door handles.
What a beautiful photo, showing off that lovely roof line and a lovely out of focus dash.
Windshield corner.
Looking into the all original interior.
Dealer installed safety belts.
Now's when we get to see the charm of this car, in it's interior, notice the original factory rubber mats and carpeting.
And all original door panels.
Paperwork from the original owner in Santa Barbara, the car even has it's original window sales sticker as well.
Original 1967 Owners manual and maintenance records.
Rubber hand brake boot in fantastic shape.
Beautiful 51 year old patina on the hand brake lever.
The dash veneer was always an elegant touch to the Ghia interior.
The upper dashboard pad in very fine condition with only minor sun shrinkage.
The glove box door has some cracks in the veneer.
Another look at the veneer ... never had a radio installed.
Notice the color coordinated German Coco Mats.
Amazing cockpit.
Backseat looks great.
Luggage area clean.
Rear top shelf.
Lights on and ready for the night.
Such simple details make for a wonderful picture, the Karmann Ghia is such a photogenic automobile.
And another look at the original paint., so smooth.
Now back to see the motor.
Original liner surrounds the motor, notice the factory air cleaner.
Matching numbers motor.
The motor was freshly rebuilt by Chris Lauffer at VW Paradise, both top and bottom ends, the
car is ready to drive anywhere with confidence.
Close up of the top of one of the Hella backup lights, mounted on the bumper.
The car has a slight paint imperfection on the upper rear right side of the body above the deck lid.
There's nothing like a survivor car.
Because they're only original once.
Such a lovely color and one you don't see very often either.
Just beautiful!
This car will not be available long at this price.
Here's your chance to acquire a real hidden gem, Volkswagen's original sports car, the vintage VW that
hardly ever turns up in "survivor" condition.
Garaged since new, top and bottom end motor rebuild, new clutch, new brakes, new tires, fully sorted.
She has 91,000 original miles but looks really like 19,000.
75 MPH all day without a care, the perfect vintage Volkswagen for a long long drive wither it's
a tour of the American Midwest, Northern Scandinavia or Southern Germany, this is
a car that's ready to satisfy you, bringing that unique elegant Italian - German design in the package
of the economical VW Beetle.
Asking
$25,750 obo
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951 767 1600
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