View Our Other Listings | Contact Us | Print this listing 1966 VW Ghia Mostly 1-Owner 54k Orig. Miles #'s Matching Survivor Black PlateAutoKennelBY APPOINTMENT ONLY!1974 Charle St. Costa Mesa. CA 92627Call Us Today(714) 335-4911Ask ForPaulAsk Us A Question Vehicle DetailsYear: 1966Make: VolkswagenModel: Karmann GhiaVIN: 146164144Stock Number: 0617Mileage: 54300Transmission: ManualEngine: 4 Cylinder. 1. 3 LExterior Color: BlueInterior Color: TanTitle: Clear 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia (Type 14)Mostly 1-Owner SurvivorLow Original MilesStock #0617 VIN # 146164144ENG# F011468954. 00 Original MilesSea Blue with Two Tone Cumulus White Top on Platinum Leatherette4-Speed Manual GearboxClean and Clear California TitleNo Accidents/Straight Body/All Original PanelsNo Rust (recent body restoration with documentation)Numbers Matching/Original 1285cc/50hp Engine The 1966 Ghia is regarded by VW collectors as one of the more desirable model years. With its increased displacement. it receives one of the largest bumps in horsepower while still retaining the charm of the earlier Ghias due to their elegant 1-year only interior and body painted dash. Although a large number of these cars were built (thanks to their beautiful design) not many of them survived the test of time. However. this example is the exception. This Karmann Ghia was owned by the same woman for much of its life. It lived primarily in a dry New Mexico garage. The car was not driven much and as a result. has very low-miles and is very original. Sometime in the 70’s. the car was repainted its original color combination and up until recently. nothing else was touched. Within the last few years. a local SoCal VW enthusiast found the car and purchased it from her family. This recent owner is highly respected among the vintage VW community and is known for his excellent work at preserving original and historic examples. He immediately went to work to bring the car back to a great driving original example. Because the interior is all-original. he wanted to preserve it as much as possible. The first step was to carefully disassemble the front seats. He then had the seams re-stitched and reinforced with the correct “pucker” to the seat padding per factory standards. The work was performed by a Porsche 356 upholstery specialist. Next. he carefully removed the original rear quarter windows and installed new attachments. hinges. and rubber so that they can easily be used without fear of them falling out of the car. Of course. lots of scrubbing and cleaning was done to bring the entire original interior back to life. The wool square weave carpets and binding are all original and look amazing. The original rubber floor mats are in excellent shape. Even the headliner looks fresh with no tears. The original dash and door panels look amazing. The dash is a very rare 1-year only design that has survived years of someone wanting to install a radio. As a result. it still retains its very rare and original radio block-off plate with no holes drilled…amazing. Finally. the door “spears” aluminum trim is not only in tact. but looks great. Everything works properly. The windows wind with ease and all the lights work. The original clock was recently cleaned and it works as well. The door hinges were replaced with new ones and painted to match. The door stays were also replaced. The doors fit and close very nicely. Now. the mechanicals needed some attention. The engine was carefully removed (probably for the first time) and all the original details were preserved. There are lots of original engine trim parts that have been saved and are in wonderful condition. Once the engine was out. all the seals were replaced. as was the clutch. The carburetor was rebuilt. The original distributor and fuel pump were inspected. cleaned. and hand polished. The transmission was serviced as well. The front beam was completely rebuilt with new ball joints. steering tie rods. and new shocks all the way around. The brake system received an overhaul as well with a new Ate slave cylinder. brake lines (hard and soft). new shoes. turned drums. and a new master cylinder. Finally. the wheel bearings were replaced. Now that the car was driving great. the final step was to address some rust in the lower part of the body. A very well-respected SoCal body shop carefully removed all the lower trim and using old fashion metal working skills. they cut out rust in the rockers. fenders and under the headlights. The body was then sanded and the Sea Blue was carefully matched to original paint found in the door jambs. trunk. and engine. The top ivory part was carefully masked and protected in order to preserve some of the original patina. The glass is all original and most has never been removed from the car. The rubber is in great original-condition. The windscreen is original with minor signs of wear. This tedious work took nearly 4-months to complete. The result is fantastic. The Sea Blue color shines nicely and looks fresh. The floor pans and tunnel are all original and in pristine dry condition. All of the chrome trim is original and unrestored. It looks fantastic and is a testament to the miles and condition of the car. This Ghia is an absolute pleasure to drive and transports you to another era. It starts with ease and idles nicely at 900 rpm. The acceleration is surprisingly quick thanks to its light body. The brakes have very good pedal feel for being drums. The steering is nimble and it drives very straight down the road. This VW is ready to be driven with confidence. California registration is good through October of 2015 This VW comes with its original tool kit. jack. original spare tire. cardboard luggage protector. California “black” license plates. vintage VW dealer license plate frame. and owner’s manual. If you have any questions. please do not hesitate to contact Paul at 714-335-4911 or paul@autokennel. com For tons of photos. go to: www. AutoKennel. com This vehicle is sold “as-is” with no warranty. written or implied. In some cases. the vehicle does have the remaining factory warranty still in place and will be described above if that is the case. All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. All vehicle sales will require a $65 document fee. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. The information is based on our own research and statements made to us by the previous owner(s). To the best of our knowledge. the above information is accurate. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition. Additional Photos Vehicle History ReportDon't buy a used car without CARFAX®! The first step to protecting yourself against buying used cars with costly hidden problems. CARFAX® searches its nationwide database and provides a detailed vehicle history report in seconds. You Should Know What They Know!Over 5 million AutoCheck reports are run by consumers. dealers and auto auctions each month. Warranty InformationThis vehicle is being sold as is. where is with no warranty. expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description. authenticity. genuineness. or defects herein. and makes no warranty in connection therewith. 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All taxes and fees are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the listed price. The vehicle listed is described to the best of our ability. We are not responsible for errors in our description of options or any other details. The above-mentioned vehicle is used and can be expected to show some wear and tear. It is not a brand new vehicle. We do our best to accurately describe the vehicle. We do welcome all local pre-purchase inspections on vehicles in order to verify condition. Deposit is required immediately up on listing ending and is non-refundable. All funds must clear before title and vehicle are released. Will coordinate shipping worldwide. Local taxes. fees. duties. etc. are the responsibility of the buyer. About UsAutoKennel is a unique business that focuses on helping people sell and/or find the right car for them. We are not car "flippers. " Almost all of our inventory is on consignment from clients that we have a relationship with. 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