1959 VW KARMANN GHIA LOW LIGHT COUPE - VW BIRTH CERT. MATCHING #'s CAR RESTORED

Make:	Volkswagen
Model:	Karmann Ghia
SubModel:	LOW LIGHT COUPE
Type:	Coupe
Trim:	TAN / BROWN
Year:	1959
Mileage:	17,963
VIN:	2448038
Color:	CARDINAL RED
Fuel:	Gasoline
Transmission:	Manual
Drive type:	4 SPEED MANUAL TRANSM.
Interior color:	TAN / BROWN
Vehicle Title:	Clear
Item location:	Rockville, Maryland, United States

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Description of 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia LOW LIGHT COUPE

1959 VW KARMANN GHIA LOW-LIGHT COUPE. VW BIRTH CERTIFICATE CONFIRMS THAT THIS IS AN ORIGINAL #'S MATCHING FRAME/PAN. BODY. AND ENGINE AS WELL AS THE ORIGIANL L-354 CARDINAL RED COLOR. THIS GHIA UNDER WENT A FULL BODY. PAINT. INTERIOR AND MECHANICAL RESTORATION APPROX. 2 YEARS AGO BY A VW RESTORATION SPECIALIST IN MICHIGAN. ALTHOUGH NOT A 100 POINT PERFECT CONCOURS RESTORATION. THE FINISHED OVERALL PRODUCT RESULTED TO BE EXCELLENT. EVERYTHING FROM BODY/PAINT. CHROME. TRIM. WHEELS/ TIRES. INTERIOR SEATS. CARPET. HEADLINER. nbsp; ENGINE. SHOCKS. GAS TANK. AND MUCH MORE WAS RESTORED BACK TO AS CLOSE TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS AS POSSIBLE USING THE BEST PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO THE MARKET PLACE. SOME ADDITIONAL SPECIAL DETAILS ABOUT THIS GHIA INCLUDE: * ORIGINAL FLOOR PANS IN AMAZING SOLID/ PRESERVED CONDITION. * ORIGINAL BLAUPUNKT RADIO. * ORIGINAL GLOVE BOX DOOR WITH FUEL AND TIRE PSI SPECS LABEL. * ORIGINAL FRONT BODY NOSE WITH NO SIGNS OF PREVIOUS ACCIDENT. * ORIGINAL 6 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. * ORIGINAL SEKURIT GLASS (EXCEPT THE WINDSHIELD). * LATER 1959 PRODUCTION (JUNE). * ALL ORIGINAL NUMBERS MATCHING BODY. PAN. AND ENGINE. * ORIGINAL L-354 CARDINAL RED COLOR PAINT. * ORIGINAL BODY VIN PLATE AND ORIGINAL VIN STAMPING ON FRAME. THIS GHIA HAS BEEN DRIVEN ONLY ABOUT 50 MILES IN THE PAST TWO YEARS SINCE THE RESTORATION WAS COMPLETED. IT HAS BEEN SITTING IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT IN A PRIVATE COLLECTION. A NEW BATTERY AND FRESH GASOLINE WERE JUST ADDED TODAY WITH THE ENGINE FIRING RIGHT UP AND RUNNING FLAWLESSLY! A FULL UPDATED MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK SHOULD BE PERFORMED BEFORE DRIVING REGULARLY DUE TO THE AGE AND AMOUNT OF SITTING TIME OF THIS VEHICLE. ALSO NOTICED TODAY BY OUR DETAILER WAS THAT THERE ARE A FEW AREA'S WHERE THE NEW PAINT HAS DEVELOPED WHAT LOOKS LIKE AN AIR POCKET UNDER THE PAINT FINISH; HOWEVER. THE PAINT BASE AND CLEAR COAT LOOK NORMAL WITH GREAT SHINE. WITH A SIMILAR LOW-LIGHT KARMANN GHIA COUPE HAVING JUST SOLD THIS PAST SUMMER AT AUCTION FOR CLOSE TO $45K. nbsp; IT'S CLEAR THAT THESE RARE VW'S ARE ON A UP HILL CLIMB OF DESIRABILITY AND APPRECIATATION. THIS CAR'S UN- MOLESTED HISTORY AND ORIGINALITY MAKE IT A SMART INVESTMENT WITH LOT'S OF SMILES AND FUN TO COME :-) !!THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!!PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT PAULO AT (301) 370-6866 WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR TO SCHEDULE A VISIT WHICH IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED WITH CLASSIC RESTORED CARS. OF COURSE DUE TO IT'S AGE. THE ODOMETER READING ISN'T GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATE. THE VEHICLE IS SOLD AS-IS/ WHERE-IS WITH NO WRITTEN NOR EXPRESSED WARRANTY. On Sep-25-14 at 19:20:01 PDT. seller added the following information:Important Additional Information:* Also included is the original 1959 VW key as well as the original aluminum key ring plate with the vin # stamped. (This is very. very rare !!)* A separate letter from the Birth Certificate from VW Germany is included specifically confirming that the engine is the original numbers matching motor for this car.