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1962 Karmann Ghia (Airmighty #08 Cover/Feature car)

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***SOLD***

Here we have my beautiful 1962 RHD Karmann Ghia. It's got relatively fresh paint (had never been on the road before I bought it) and the underside has been pretty much replaced to get it sitting how I like my cars. It's been lowered on dropped spindles and a 5.5" narrowed adjustable beam at the front and 2" dropped spring plates turned 1 outer spline at the back. The 4.5" chromed Fuchs on the front end make the front look crazy while still retaining a good turning radius.

I have receipts for every penny I've spent on the car personally as well as receipts from the previous owners restoration on the car.

Please remember this car is VERY low!

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Features and awards
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* The car has a full feature in the current issue (#8) of Airmighty Megascene (www.airmighty.com). It is also the cover car for this issue (see pics).
* The car won visitors choice at its first outing to the RSVP summer picnic
* It has been exhibited at the National Classic Car Show at the NEC (UK)
* It was part of the RSVP/DTA club display that won best club display at The Volksworld Show 2012
* Winner of 'Best Other Aircooled' at Bug Jam 26


Bodywork
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* Restored bodywork and repainted by the previous owner.
* Brand new stainless steel bumpers
* Brand new stainless steel side trim

Interior
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* Original brick red interior in really nice condition
* New carpet set throughout
* Flat 4 - Empi GT steering wheel
* Autometer Tacho mounted discreetly under the dash


Running Gear and Suspension
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Front end
* New 5.5" custom built front beam
* New king and link pins
* CB Performance dropped spindles for disc brakes (uses standard late discs).
* New Porsche pattern front disc brakes with all new wheel bearings
* Restored front calipers
* All new tie rod ends
* New steering damper
* New Billet steering damper mount
* New dual circuit master cylinder
* All new brake hoses, solid and flexible
* Replaced the steering box due to it leaking badly
* The front beam has been powder coated for protection
* Stainless steel bolts used where bolts have been replaced
* Project01 Quick Steer Kit

Rear end
* Later 1500 gearbox fitted
* Freshly built 1500 SP engine with approximately 1000 miles on it (pulls really nicely with a ton of torque)
* Powder coated axle tubes
* Powder coated brake backing plates
* Powder coated torsion bar covers
* All new brake internals
* Porsche pattern rear drums (machined to fit on early brake internals)
* 13mm custom spacers for the rear wheels
* Red 9 Design custom 2" dropped spring plates (painted gloss black)

Wheels and tyres
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* Wheels are 4.5" and 5.5" chromed SSP fuchs
* Front tyres are 145/65/15 Hankook Optimo K415
* Rear tyres are 175/65/15 Hankook Optimo K415
* All were brand new when I fitted them

I am willing to assist in shipping the car to anywhere the buyer wishes but all transportation costs including any duties and sales tax are payable by the buyer. The car is located in the UK.

Price is £14k ono

!!!!PRICE DROP!!!!

£13k

(That's a whole £1000 off!!! You're basically getting the wheels, tyres and half the brakes for free!)

***SOLD
 
Could do a deal with it at stock height if people are scared of it being this low (it will raise anyway)... or with air shocks... or without the rims/brakes (fronts would be more of a pain than the backs).

If you like it, talk to me. I can only say no ;)
 
Price is £14k ono

!!!!PRICE DROP!!!!

£13k

(That's a whole £1000 off!!! You're basically getting the wheels, tyres and half the brakes for free!)
 
Matt Maz said:
Absolutely awesome car.....I need to check my lottery ticket!

I can't believe this hasn't sold yet!

Tricky market... there's a few Ghias around for half the cost of mine. People find it hard to justify spending the extra.. until they end up restoing and it costing them double ;)
 
Monday bump!

Awesome day at Bug Jam yesterday, the Ghia picked up 'Best other Aircooled' in the show and shine and ran faultlessly there and back :)
 

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