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| Ad No. 323059 | | 1970 Volkswagen Karmann | |
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| charlotte |
| Charlotte |
| NC, 28269 |
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(704) 598-2130 |
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Engine: 1600 CC
Mileage: 1379
Model: Karmann
Make: Volkswagen
Year: 1970
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| DESCRIPTION |
| With the automotive industry in high gear in the 1950s, VW needed something more than a Beetle to bring upscale customers into their showrooms. The answer was the Karmann-Ghia, an international hybrid that combined VW engineering with Italian design, and it was a slam-dunk in terms of sales. This 1970 Karmann-Ghia convertible is a two-owner car hailing from California, and is one of the better examples we've ever seen. Repainted four years ago in the original light ivory color, this wonderfully preserved little roadster needed little work, and all the body panels are original to the car. Despite their somewhat custom, hand-built nature, the Karmann-Ghias were as well-built as any VW of the period, with tightly fitted doors, surprisingly neat gaps, and excellent alignment throughout, all of which was preserved during the respray. There's just enough chrome to remind you that this is a product of the 1950s, but also a European product, so it's restrained. The delicate chrome grilles up front add interest to the pointed nose, and slender bumpers wrap around the curvaceous fenders to offer better protection for the precious sheetmetal. Pencil-thin trim on the front fenders and along the rockers visually lengthens the car, and it's quite easy to forget there's a Beetle hiding underneath. The interior will give you a better idea of just how nice this car really is-it's almost all original. The door panels were replaced when the car was painted, and there's a new white vinyl top overhead, but otherwise that's vintage 1970 VW vinyl in there, and it's all in great condition. The Karmann-Ghia was wider than the Beetle, so it feels spacious inside despite the close-coupled body, and there's no doubt that it has a very international feeling with the wooden dashboard and elegant VDO gauges. The 4-speed manual is a great travelling companion, endowing the car with agile performance that fits its looks, and even the back seat is acceptable for short trips with friends. A Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo system with speakers in the back seat area and door panels fill the car with sound when you're out cruising, the perfect accompaniment to the flat-four's staccato chirp. That 1600cc air-cooled flat-four is a correct dual port unit, albeit from a 1972 model. Fully rebuilt to stock specifications and assembled using factory parts, it looks highly authentic and runs beautifully. The Karmann-Ghia's wider body and flat deck allows unprecedented access to the engine bay, which is tidy and well-maintained throughout. The carburetor appears to be recently rebuilt, the ignition system shows new parts, and the exhaust system was replaced just a few years ago. A completely rust-free chassis is the perfect platform for the convertible, and front disc brakes are a noteworthy performance and safety upgrade. Refinished factory chrome wheels give it the perfect vintage touch (and wear modern radials that definitely improve ride and handling. This car also includes receipts for much of the recent work. It's a no-stories Ghia that's ready to drive and enjoy. Call today! | |
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