1971 VW Karmann Ghia convertible. Imported from Miami in 2016, body off restored in Belgium with many photos and invoices of parts.

Chassis number: 1412531444
Engine: 1600cc – 48 HP
Kilometers: less than 500 since restoration (37312 km on the clock)
This car was MOT inspected on 29/08/2022, this proves that the car is technically 100% in order.
Documents: American title, valid inspection since 29/08/2022, application for registration in Belgium, a large bundle of invoices and photos of the restoration.

This restoration was completed in 08/2022. Not a single euro has been saved for this.

The chassis and body where sandblasted down to the metal.

It’s painted in an original Karmann colour: L330 Forellenblau.

Below is a list of new parts:
Body/chassis
- new floor plates and the underside was treated in Rutex
- convertible top and hood cover in burgundy red
- insulation set convertible top and headliner
- wooden beam and bracket in convertible top + tension cables
- Porsche Fuchs rims
- tires
- bumpers
- grilles
- exhaust tips
- Karmann Ghia logo
- Molding kit
- Indicator glasses
- Taillight glasses
- License plate lighting lenses
Interior:
- seat upholstery, and door panels in burgundy red
- All counters and clocks have been overhauled
- carpet set in black
- back panels
- wood look panel in dashboard
- seat belts
- gear knob
- glove box + lock
- pedal rubbers
- window mechanism left
- rods door locks
- radio is Blaupunt with new speaker
- a glass rear window was put in again like original. There aren’t many Karmann Ghia convertibles left with glass rear windows.
Electricity:
- Wiring harness
- Generator
- Coil, distributor + cap, spark plug wires, spark plugs
- Horns + horn rubber
- Battery
- Everything works: the counters, clocks, lights, wipers + washers, horns, cigarette lighter, ...
- A fog lamp was placed for the technical inspection (can be easily removed)
Brakes:
- Front brake discs
- Front brake calipers and pads
- Revised rear drum brakes
- All hard and flexible pipes
- Overhauled master cylinder + dust cover
- Reconditioned pedal set
- Brake fluid reservoir

Suspension
- Shock absorbers front and rear
- Rubbers between axles and chassis
- The car has been lowered a bit by different spindles in the front and moving the torsion springs in the back by a tooth.

Drive / Engine / Exhaust
- Overhauled engine
- All gaskets
- Rubbers around engine
- Exhaust
- Heat exchangers + control
- Engine compartment insulation

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