81,049 miles
Description
Check out this stunning 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia listed for sale @Central Classic Cars. The 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible is a charming, iconic car that blends German engineering with Italian design. Here's a detailed look into its history, design, mechanical features, and collectability, focusing specifically on the 1973 model year.
Brief History of the Karmann Ghia
Of all the variants and models of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the Type 14 is the most well-known of them all. First introduced in Europe in 1955 and in the US as a coupe in 1956 (convertibles arrived in 1958), the Type 14 Karmann Ghia featured sleek body lines and the familiar rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-four engines found in Beetles. Roughly 450,000 cars were produced over its production life with only 80,000 convertibles. Styling choices were made in Italy at the famous Ghia Studios, which at the time was known for working on exotic Italian sports cars. The design choices for both the interior and exterior went mostly unchanged throughout the years, with some changes being caused by new transportation regulations in the 60's & 70's. Taillights, turn signals, hazard lights, and parking lights are among the most noticeable cosmetic differences between the model years. The Ghia was created out of the desire to produce a sport-bodied car atop a reliable and tested chassis, which Volkswagen already had in the Beetle. Although the suspension was virtually the same as the Beetle, the sleek, low body gave the car a good ride and slightly better performance, but it was never advertised as an all-out sports car.
Specifications
Specifications:
-1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible
-81,049 miles shown, TMU
-1600 dual-port
-4-speed manual transmission
-Healthy 165R15 tires with original trim rings
-Top in excellent condition (No rips tears or discoloring)
-Body panels straight and in good condition
-Solid pans and sills
-Trim is in great condition
-Original upholstery in good condition
-Door panels and kick panels are solid
-Console and dash are in good shape
-Inspection and service records up to date
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Our Rating: Classic Car
At CCC we look at five major characteristics of the cars to create a classification of each vehicle. The paint, body, interior, mechanical, and electrical are all ranked in order to give customers a more tangible measurement of the condition of one of our cars. Our classic inventory receives a classification that shows our cars having an overall condition score or 3-4 on a 5-point scale of condition. We would classify these as fun driver quality vehicles that people can enjoy and represent solid investments. These look terrific with excellent mechanicals. They may be older restorations with some evidence of prior repair. You can look more closely at the designations by looking at the vehicle inspection report for the car.
About Us
Central Classic Cars is the largest Vintage VW dealer in the country. We specialize in buying, selling, restoring, and servicing these wonderful pieces of history. We have customers who call from all parts of the country and beyond. In addition to buying Volkswagens, we pay cash for all other makes focusing on sports cars from the 50’s 60’s 70’s and 80’s especially old Porsche’s. All our vehicles go through a safety inspection which is available to be viewed prior to purchase. If you are interested in buying or selling a car of any kind, please feel free to give us a call and we would be glad to take a look. Also you can view all of our inventory more interactively on our website CentralClassicCars.com.
*Conclusion*
The 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible is a beautiful blend of style and simplicity. While not a sports car in performance terms, it offered unmatched flair and was one of the most stylish Volkswagens ever made.
Conta
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