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Numbers Matching 1956 Karmann Ghia Price: $15000 .00
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1956 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a "lowlight" coupe that was acquired by the seller in 2013 as a disassembled project. Restorative work has been done to the car between 2013 to 2025; This includes floor pans and seat tracks; brake system rebuild; steering and suspension system rebuild; electrical system converted to 12vlt and the aircooled 1.2 flat four and four-speed transaxle have been serviced. This running and driving Karmann Ghia coupe project is now offered in the Portland Oregon Area with a Volkswagen Museum Vehicle Identity Certificate, records and receipts; spare parts and replacement metal, and a clean and clear Arizona title in the seller's name.
The Volkswagen birth certificate lists the factory colors, options, and a build date of June 25, 1956.
There is evidence of past accident damage that was uncovered while prepping the car for paint. There is rust located in the right rocker panel, right front fender, and below the battery tray. Replacement metal is included for all of these areas in the sale of this vehicle. Items left that need to be addressed are: the rebuilt 12-volt converted wiper system needs to be re-installed as well as the rear quarter windows. The correct glass turn signal lens, dash grab bar, and one of the chrome moldings for the rear quarter windows will need to be sourced.
The suspension and steering have been rebuilt including; the front beam with 2.5" drop spindles (The removed stock spindles are included), King and Link pins, seals and bushings, front and rear shocks, TRW steering box, steering coupler, pitman arm and tie-rods. The brake system was also rebuilt including; master cylinder, wheel cylinders, hard and soft lines, bearings and seals, brake shoes and all new brake hardware.
The 15" Porsche and wide-five wheels are mounted with 195/60 Champro tires
The bucket seats are trimmed in TMI #74 Sand Tweed upholstery,( still available through TMI ) The bucket seats are from a 1958 Karmann Ghia and are not original to the car.
A 140-mph speedometer with a five-digit odometer shows 66K miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The air-cooled 1.2 cc engine and four-speed manual transaxle were both serviced.
The service and replacement parts to the engine & transaxle include:
Complete 12vlt Electrical Conversion
55 Amp Alternator and Cooling Fan
Bosch Coil
Battery
Bosch Starter
Vacuum Advance distributor
Bocar Carburetor
Tune-up including; cables, hoses, oil cooler, valve covers, and gaskets
Sachs Complete Clutch Kit
Shift Shaft, Shift Coupler, Hanger, & Bushings
Swing Axle Boots
Merged Header, J-Tubes & Stinger Exhaust
$15,000.00
Possible trade for 1958-1963 ragtop bug or 1968 - 1971 Westy Bus
Any questions 520-289-0270 or [email protected]
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