Celebrity Owned 1963 Volkwagen Karmann Ghia


This gorgeous 1963 Karmann Ghia was owned by a very well known actor/comedian and it was been a part of his extensive
collection for quite some time. At his request, I will not name him publicly here on the website, but I will say that Im sure you have heard of him.
It was restored here in California by West Coast Classics, one of the premier VW resto houses
and the quality of the work is excellent inside and out.


Extremely well cared for and kept in tip top running condition by skilled mechanics...this is a car
you could probably fly in and drive home just about anywhere wheels could take you.
It is also clean enough to do well in the awards standings at any VW show.
The car is currently located in Asheville North Carolina.
Some of you may recognize this car from a previous listing. The current owner bought the car
off our website in 2009, less than 1000 miles have been put on the car since
and the engine and brakes have just been upgraded and the original parts retained.


Now this was not a body off concours restoration, the chassis is not mirror finish and detailers
have not swabbed the transmission ribs with a Q-tip, but as you will see in the photos, the car is impressive just the same.


The blue and white color combo is very pretty and the excellent chrome and smooth bodywork
make it even prettier up close as at a distance.


This was a Black California plate car, registration is current and the title is clear.
Just a reminder...the car is now in Asheville North Carolina.
Paperwork wise the past ownership is documented so you can brag to your friends that this car belonged to....( ______ ).
(if you are serious about the car...call me and I will fill in the blank)


Ok...enough about that...lets look deep into this sweet little machine and see what we have here.
Body is very smooth and straight and the finish of the paint is glassy smooth.


Fit and finish is very good, the chrome is bright and clean and the whole car has a factory fresh appearance to it.


Porsche 356 style chrome wheels with VW hubcaps, hand painted centers, all wrapped with excellent radial tires.


Aluminum side trim is straight and clean, the Karmann body badge is in place and is beautiful.


Chrome on the bumpers and headlight rings is all excellent.
Nose of the car is straight and everything seems to fit as it should.


Electrics have been converted to 12 volts and all lights function properly.


VW badge upon the nose.


Sweet


Glass is excellent, all rubber seals and trimmings were replaced at the time of the restoration and show virtually no wear or aging.


Paint line for the two tone is done in the correct spot and is very well executed.


Karmann Ghia script on the engine lid is excellent.


Very nice example...one of the best we have had on our website.


Taillight lenses are clean and crack-free...seals and chrome look very good.


Nice level of detailing where the brackets hit the body... this was no cheapie resto...owner probably has upwards of
$35,000 in just the restoration of the car. It was done by the best, for a very particular owner.


 The engine compartment is very clean and the engine runs very smooth and proper.
The engine is a freshly built 2007cc street motor, mild, not wild, with the smaller carbs
but it really makes the car a delightful driver and very sporting...certainly keeps up well with modern traffic.
This engine is seriously brand new...only about 500 miles on it.
The original engine and parts for the car were retained as well and are included in the sale
The original engine was totally clean and show detailed and ran great...the current owner just wanted more power!


Battery area is spotless.


Nice detailing at the latches...very very nice.


Underside of the engine lid.



Floorpans are very solid and have a good strong undercoat to keep it that way.


Very good, no signs of any rust or repairs.


Front end is very smooth and tight. Brakes are excellent.
In fact the front brakes have just been upgraded to a brand new disc brake set up...excellent stopping power.


Paint quality down low is excellent as well.


Under the front hood is as spotless as the exterior.


Underhood is clean...hinge area is excellent...paintwork is nice in all the spots...even deep corners.


Hood latch detail


Very very clean...and yes...that's me in the reflection...with my matching color shirt and all.
(This car is in the high rent district you know...I just had to be "fashionable" !)


Spare tire and wheel are spotless.
Note the Vredestien tires...gotta have German rubber for a German car eh?


Jack is nicely restored and properly stowed in the front.


Very clean and well detailed in here


Horns and boot are in the right place and the wiring is all new.


Inside the front nose it all looks perfect...very nice straight car...so often they get a little tap here
and are never totally "right" again. This one is dreamy.


Washer bottle and brake fluid resevoir are clean


Fuel tank was painted to a high gloss


Very clean indeed.


Body tag


Complete tool roll.


Back outside for a moment...do you like what you see here?
Just wait until you see the interior...ready the drool towels.


Interior is wonderful and the grey color with off white piping look fantastic with the body color of the car.


OK...we all have butts...right?
(unless you were involved in some horrible accident... do they make prosthetic butts?)
sorry...back on track here... for those that are into such things...a very well known one has spent some time right here.


The back seat is only for small butts...


Luggage, golf clubs, groceries from the farmer's market...those all fit right back here.
Note the German "Square weave" wool carpets, very well fit.


Door panels are excellent.
Hard to see it in these photos , but the lower material has a great texture to it...proper for the Ghia.


Headliner is as new...very tight and smooth.


Visors and mirror are very clean.


Restored steering wheel.


Odometer reads almost 64,000 miles.
I would imagine mileage since the restoration is just a few thousand at the very most.
There has been less than 1000 miles put on the car since the owner bought it a few years back
the engine has only about 500 miles on it, the front disc brakes as well.


Correct radio with the proper Ghia only knobs.


Dash pad is excllent.


Instructional sticker on the glove box door...coool!


Carpet is excellent.


Backs of the seats well fit as well.


Love these door panels...wow they are nice!


Clean and smooth paint in the door jams.


Like new!


OK... I think I have dazzled you enough with pretty pictures and subjected you to enough of my odd ramblings
about celebrity butts and such. In closing, this is a gorgeous car. Very well restored, super clean and proper
and it truly does run and drive as good as it looks. Great colors, top quality materials and parts,
this is a car that was built to please someone who can have any car that he desires, and he has enjoyed it greatly.
If you have the means...you are going to love this car...(and the story that comes with it).

Asking...
$29,500 obo

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