Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 4 cylinders 1600 1971
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This 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2 Door Coupe (Stock # B11457) is available in our Benicia, CA showroom and any inquiries may be directed to us at 707-748-4000 or via email at Sales@SpecialtySales.com.
Beautifully Restored 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
New to our Benicia showroom is this beautiful 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2 Door Coupe with black exterior paint and a matching black vinyl interior. You’ll find a freshly rebuilt 1600 cc four-cylinder engine under the hood along with a 4-speed Manual transmission and this classic vehicle has been very nicely modernized for smooth highway driving. With excellent body lines and an ultra-clean interior, this is one of the nicest examples we’ve seen in quite some time within this price range.
Driven Only 935 Miles since Complete Restoration
The current owner of this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe took possession last year as the 3rd lifetime owner, and he informs us that this beauty underwent a pretty high level restoration back in the Fall of 2016. This VW has been driven less than 1,000 miles since that time so it is in very impressive shape both inside and out. The shiny exterior paint in particular really catches your attention and the bright work is also excellent. Meanwhile, the interior was very tastefully restored and shows only minimal signs of wear/tear with a gorgeous dash and gauges.
Additionally, this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has very nice open road performance with smooth acceleration, good stopping power and very nice handling. This example has very nice build quality throughout and it literally needs nothing to be enjoyed immediately.
Outstanding Performance from a Highly Desirable Classic
Overall, this 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a fantastic classic sports car that’s been restored the right way without sacrificing anything that VW lovers look for in such an example. It will not last long at the current asking price since there’s simply nothing out that that compares. For more information about this vehicle, visit our Benicia, California showroom, give us a call at 707-748-4000, or email us at Sales@SpecialtySales.com. Be sure to mention Stock # B11457 as well.
Legal Disclosures: Specialty Sales Classics has advertised and sold thousands of classic cars since our founding in 1978. We strongly encourage any and all buyers who are unable to view the vehicle in-person to perform a Pre-Purchase Inspection (by an independent party of their choosing) prior to the purchase. Given the age of many of our vehicles, it is extremely difficult to adequately describe all aspects of each vehicles condition in the limited space available and we have learned that these Pre-Purchase Inspections are helpful to all parties involved.
The information for this vehicle was provided by the current owner and it is not certified by Specialty Sales Classics. Therefore, it is in no way guaranteed as a basis of purchase. Any statements such as original or numbers-matching should be verified independently by the buyer prior to purchase.
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1971 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 4 cylinders 1600 is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Pleasanton by Specialty Sales for $19990.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Volkswagen Model : Karmann-Ghia Model Version : 4 cylinders 1600 Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1971 Sub type : Coupé Location : Benicia
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Type 2 (VW Bus or Transporter): Introduced in the 1950s, it became an iconic symbol of the hippie movement in the 1960s, loved for its spaciousness and versatility.
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