Highlights

Recently emerged from a comprehensive three-year restoration
Custom colour scheme: Matt Gun Metal Grey exterior over a red leather interior
Owned by the vendor since the early '90s
Substantial history file dating back to the 1970s

The Appeal

Combining the reliable underpinnings of the ubiquitous Beetle with a stylish Italian-designed body was a masterstroke by Volkswagen. The Karmann Ghia was easy to maintain and cheap to run, while its exquisite coachbuilt bodywork made it among the most beautiful cars of its era.

This 1971 example is the elegant and desirable Cabriolet version. The vendor has owned it for over three decades. They tell us:

"We had purchased the vehicle since the early 90s for my wife, who had loved it like no other vehicles before it. it had previously remained the drive for approximately two to three years under cover, before being placed into the garage. Due to the weather there had been a lot of work required to which I believe had been fully carried out on the vehicle. The vehicle has now came out of the restoration workshop and has now had the body work completed and ready for sale."

As the photographs show, the Volkswagen is in lovely condition following its restoration and the various modifications really make it stand out from the crowd.

The History and Paperwork

Exempt from road tax and MOT
36,103 miles indicated
UK registered since 1971 according to DVLA data
Purchased in the early '90s for the vendor's wife
Remained under a cover for approximately two to three years before being placed in the garage
Due to commensurate deterioration, extensive work was required, which the owner states has now been fully carried out, spending three years in a professional workshop
The car comes with a large collection of paperwork, some dating back to the 1970s and a great deal amassed throughout current ownership

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The Condition

The car has been in the workshop for repairs to the bodywork for the past three years
Colour changed from Silver to matt Gun Metal Grey
The bodywork presents very well following the restoration
We note very slight signs of corrosion under the front valance panel, photographed in detail
Smart folding soft top, reportedly in good working order
Very straight down both sides with good panel and door fit
The bumpers have also been finished in body colour
Aftermarket alloy wheels fitted
Red upholstery in smart order with no heavy wear apparent
Mountney steering wheel
The veneered dashboard appears in very good condition
We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order

The Mechanics

1.6-litre air-cooled flat-four
Four-speed manual gearbox
Disc brakes front, drum brakes rear
The vendor states the engine runs very smoothly
All presents well and looks to be largely original inside the engine bay
We're informed that the car has proved very reliable over the years

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