1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Body Off Restoration Upgrade 99.5% Complete
1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia for sale in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Condition: | Used |
Item location: | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
Make: | Volkswagen |
Model: | Karmann Ghia |
Type: | Coupe |
Doors: | 2 Doors |
Year: | 1957 |
Mileage: | 500 |
VIN: | 1410967 |
Color: | Green |
Engine size: | 4 Cylinder |
Number of cylinders: | 4 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drive type: | RWD |
Interior color: | Gray |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1957
1957 Volkwagon Karmann Ghia For Sale in Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Turn heads wherever you go in this beautiful Volkswagon Karmann Ghia! I tried to keep the outside appearance stock/retro looking as possible. This was a body off restoration/upgrade and about 99.5% complete. There is less than 500 miles on the car. Paint is sea foam green with a white top. Interior is grey with Mastercraft suspension seats, Autometer gauges, Berg 5 shifter. Both floor pans have been replaced. All windows are factory except the front windshield. All spare parts come with the car.
The stock transaxle has been upgraded to a Gene Berg 5 speed IRS unit. Gearing is 3.88:1 Ring and pinion, 3.78 1st, 2.26 2nd, 1.54 3rd, 1.21 4th and .89 5th with a HD Super Diff. Clutch is hydraulic operated, SAW half shafts with Type 2 CV joints, Chromoly stub shafts, Disc Brakes front and rear with emergency brakes, front beam adjusters, stock spindles, rear spring plates are SAW and adjustable. All suspension bushings are urethane. KYB GasAdjust Shocks and Front and Rear 3/4 sway bars.
Electrical: Painless Wire 12 circuit wiring harness, 12 VAC.
Engine: 2110CC Bubble top case, CB Performance 4340 chromoly 82mm crankshaft, CB 5.4" H-Beam 4340 chromoly rods, 90.5mm Mahle pistons and barrels, CB Ultra Mag CNC Heads, 44mm Intake, 37.5 exhaust, 12mm long reach plugs. Intake system is the CB Gen III fuel injection with 48mm throttle bodies. MSD distributor and Blaster II Coil. Web Cam 86b cam .502 lift at the valve, 260° duration with straight cut gears, 1.3 ratio CB rocker arms, CB Aluminum super duty push rods, JayCee push rod tubes, Mellings 30mm oil pump, full flow oil system with filter, 1.5 qt deep sump, B&M Hi-Tek oil cooler with fan, Dog house style oil cooler as well. SS braided oil and fuel lines with AN fitting's, 12.5 LB chromoly fly wheel with Kennedy Stage 1 clutch and heavy duty throw out bearing arm. All internal parts have been balanced. Exhaust is a Tri Mill 1 5/8" merged header with a 4" Super Trapp muffler. MST Serpentine belt system.
This beauty will go quick, so don't let this opportunity pass you by!
Please call 402-502-8385 for additional information.
ATTENTION BUYERS: *Caveat Emptor* Please Remember to Inspect Vehicle Prior to Purchase!