1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible for sale in Sylvania OH

Brief History of the Karmann Ghia
Of all the variants and models of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the Type 14 is the most well-known of them all. First introduced in Europe in 1955 and in the US as a coupe in 1956 (convertibles arrived in 1958), the Type 14 Karmann Ghia featured sleek body lines and the familiar rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four engines found in Beetles. Roughly 450,000 cars were produced over its production life with only 80,000 convertibles. Styling choices were made in Italy at the famous Ghia Studios, which at the time was known for working on exotic Italian sports cars. The design choices for both the interior and exterior went mostly unchanged throughout the years, with some changes being caused by new transportation regulations in the 60's & 70's. Taillights, turn signals, hazard lights, and parking lights are among the most noticeable cosmetic differences between the model years. The Ghia was created out of the desire to produce a sport-bodied car atop a reliable and tested chassis, which Volkswagen already had in the Beetle. Although the suspension was virtually the same as the Beetle, the sleek, low body gave the car a good ride and slightly better performance, but it was never advertised as an all-out sports car.

Specifications
1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
67,746 miles shown, TMU
1600 Dual-Port with newer carb, coil, and distributor
Recent in-house valve adjustment as well as dwell and timing set
Recent oil change
4-speed manual transmission
Gauges work well and are in good condition
Older orange repaint in fair condition with a slight patina
Original upholstery and headliner in fair condition
Aftermarket black carpet to match the black interior
Newer black replacement top
Aftermarket chrome wheels
Solid floors and sills with minor evidence of repairs
12V generator for bright lights and a quick start

Inspection and servicing done by CCC

Most of the needs of this car are cosmetic, but it runs and drives well with no mechanical needs.

Our Rating

Opportunity Car
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About Us
Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s especially old Porsche’s.  All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Please also subscribe to our YouTube channel and view of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com.

Contact John at 419-517-1795 if you'd like to purchase this vehicle.