Needs TLC: 1965 Karmann-Ghia Type 14
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 was launched for the 1955 model year as a stylish 2+2 coupe with coach-built bodywork from Karmann and type 1 Beetle mechanical parts and styling by Luigi Segre of Carrozzeria Ghia. The Type 14 was cheap and affordable for years, but with the recent astronomical price increases on all things aircooled (Porsches…Hippie Buses…Bicycles…Air…etc), the Ghia has been pumped up by these nefarious market forces. However, today’s Ghia is cheap and pretty, but needs some mechanical attention. Find this 1965 Karmann-Ghia Type 14 offered for $4000 in Bakersfield, CA via karface ghiabook.
From the seller:
1965 Karmann Ghia ghia
$4,000
Listed
2 hours ago
in Bakersfield, CA
About this vehicle
Driven 200,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Fuel type: Gasoline
Seller’s description
No Trades & Don’t ask dumb questions- I don’t know much about it… Contact if you have cash & are ready to buy,,, it’s a “fixer- upper” use common sense! It’s an old car and YES it’s registered & tags are updated,,, OBO
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What ever you do, do NOT contact the owner and ask and dumbass questions about his ragged-out, POS Volkswagon.
At 1/10th the price of the Tommykaira, I bet you could have 7/10+ the fun and more as you get closer to matching the price.
If I ever retire down to Brazil, this is on my list of wants for my car hole collection.
+1 for using the proper term for “garage” (ooh la di da).
Not an automatic, not only is it a stick but apparently it’s very happy to see you. Nice collection of parts in the engine bay too.
That must be hotter than hell painted black in Bakersfield.
Probably near hell temperature here too.
Looks like the strap that keeps the driver from opening too far is missing, and it opened too far.
Hmm, for $4000 how bad could it be?
*desperately trying to resist offering him a trade for a personality*