1963 VOLKSWAGEN KARMANN GHIA COUPE – 88,327 MILES SHOWING
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a sports car marketed in 2+2 coupe (1955–1974) and 2+2 convertible (1957–1974) body styles by Volkswagen.
Internally designated the Type 14, the Karmann Ghia combined the chassis and mechanicals of the Type 1 (Beetle) with styling by Italy’s Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-built bodywork by German coachbuilding house Karmann.
The design and prototype were well received by Volkswagen executives, and the Type 14 debuted at the October 1953 Paris Auto Show as a styling concept “by Ghia.”
In August 1955 the first Type 14 was manufactured in Osnabrück, Germany. Public reaction to the Type 14 exceeded expectations, and more than 10,000 were sold in the first year.
This example presents in Cream with Red coloured interior trim.
Powered originally by a 1.2 Litre 4 cylinder engine, it produced when new 25.4Kw and 82Nm of power and torque, delivered to the rear wheels via 4 speed manual gearbox. Performance figures suggest 0-100kph in 16.0 secs and a top speed near 120kph.
The owner has owned this car for a period of years and completed some mechanical work, as well as having the car re trimmed. Some paperwork and photos are held to support his efforts. We have now been provided with details of the current 1600cc engine.
Here is a complete list of everything completed on the engine which is rated at 1600cc and has a 12 volt system.
Engine 1600cc
Complete Re build
Engine Case
Wet Blasted , Tunnel Bored
New Main Bearings
New Big End Bearings
Crank linished
Heads Re conditioned
Heads Faced
New Barrels and Pistons
New oil pump
New Chrome moly Head studs
New Scat c20 cam
New cam bearings
Flywheel faced
New Vintage Speed Exhaust
Powder coated cooling tin
Copper fuel line
34 ict Weber rebuild and re jet
Vintage speed linkage
Electronic Pertronix Vac Ignition
Engine assembled to factory tolerances
Cam run in using Crane Cams break in oil
ULX 100 running in oil
First service change to
ULX 110 20/50
Current power ratings for this engine are unknown, but certainly would be an improvement on the original 1200cc performance.
A very collectable VW version which is eligible for Historic or club registration, which will make minimal on road costs.
Available to inspect on our showroom floor in Adelaide.
We can arrange transport door to door Australia wide.
Finance – our broker offers VERY competitive rates and prompt service.
We welcome the opportunity to consider your trade in.