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Beautiful 2nd owner '69 Ghia Convertible

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
Condition: Used
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Karmann Ghia
Type: Convertible
Year: 1969
Mileage: 115564
VIN: 149862162
Color: Green
Engine size: 1641cc
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Manual
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: White
Vehicle Title: Clear

1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Description

I am the 2nd owner of this beautiful 1969½ Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible (halfway through the1969 production yearthe plastic rear convertible window was changedto glass). The original owner, a former co-worker, ordered the car from the Volkswagen factory in Osnabruck, Germany and in June 1969 she picked up this Ghia and drove around Europe for two months before bringing this car to the U.S.
I bought this classic in December 1978 from the original owner. The car comes with the original Owner’s Manual, the original Owner's Manual carrying pouchand the original Service Record showing the first 600-mile service was done at Pierre Senn VW (now Senn Automotive) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland on June 25, 1969 with 771 miles driven.
I had the original engine rebuilt to 1641cc duringa complete restoration and re-paint in 2007. The odometer currently shows 115,564 original miles with less than1,700 miles on the rebuilt engine. A new convertible top, head liner and header bow was installed in 2014. The door windows, windshield and rear convertible glass are all original. The AM-FM radio is original but no longer picks up very many stations.
This car has never been in an accident. It won the Judges Award at the 2015 New Mexico State Fair. It drives great and could be easily taken to the next level of show quality. It has always been garaged and is truly an exceptional example of the 1969 Karmann Ghia Convertible. After 40 years of ownership it’s time to let another Ghia enthusiast appreciate this increasingly sought after model.

Chassis number: 149 862 162 Engine number:H5828734
The imperfections: 1) There is a 1” scratch in paint on the driver's side rear fender. 2) There is a small chip in paint halfway along driver’s door just above chrome door trim. 3) The underneath side of the passenger rear right-bumper blade is showing a little rust in the chrome. 4) One of the VW hubcaps is starting to show a little rust pitting. 5) The original front boot/trunk liner has a tear.

Questions? Call or Text Van @ 505-795-9870

Please Note: Thecar is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I reserve the right to end the auction at anytime if the car is sold locally. The car is available to see and inspect any time before auction ends. $1000 deposit is due within 24 hours of auction end, with remainder due within 7 days, via cash, PayPal, cashier’s check, electronic bank transfer or postal money order. Bids from serious buyers only, please. I consider all bids as a binding offer. Buyers with 0 Feedback must contact me for their bids to be honored.