1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

This 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia coupe was refinished in metallic white and fitted with a replacement dashboard, carpet, and rear window seals in 2013. It is powered by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional details include black leatherette upholstery, woodgrain dashboard trim, a lockable glove compartment, and a Sapphire XII push-button AM/FM radio in addition to 15″ steel wheels, thin-whitewall tires, pop-out rear quarter windows, and chrome bumpers with overriders. This Karmann Ghia coupe is now offered on dealer consignment at no reserve with an owner’s manual and a clean New Mexico title.

The car left the factory finished in Light Ivory (L80D) and was repainted metallic white under current ownership in 2013. Exterior details include a left side-view mirror, pop-out rear quarter windows, polished trim, a Karmann badge on the right front fender, and chrome bumpers with overriders.

The 15″ steel wheels wear polished trim rings and chrome VW-stamped hubcaps and are mounted with 155-series Vitour Neo Galaxy R1 thin-whitewall tires.

The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in Black leatherette upholstery and are joined by a color-coordinated dashboard and door panels.  include front seatbelts, a locking glovebox, and pleated door pockets. Charcoal carpeting lines the footwells, and additional interior elements include woodgrain dashboard trim, a lockable glove compartment, and a Sapphire XII push-button AM/FM radio.

The two-spoke steering wheel wears a chrome horn ring with a Wolfsburg crest center cap and frames VDO instrumentation including a 90-mph speedometer, an inoperative analog clock, and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 35k miles. The selling dealer states the odometer is not accurate, and true mileage is unknown.

The air-cooled 1.6L (AE) flat-four is equipped with electronic ignition and an alternator charging system.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle.

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Listing Details

Chassis: 1412013854
Air-Cooled 1.6L Flat-Four
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
Metallic White Paint
Black Leatherette Upholstery
15" Steel Wheels
Thin-Whitewall Tires
Pop-Out Rear Quarter Windows
Chrome Bumpers w/Overriders
Sapphire XII Push-Button AM/FM Radio
Owner's Manual

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