Karmann-Ghia 1965 coupe :
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| Owner | Philippe LEVIEZ | ||||
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen | ||||
| Model | Karmann-Ghia coupe | ||||
| Type | 143 (left hand drive coupe) | ||||
| Engine size/Horsepower DIN | 1192 cc / 34 cv DIN at 3600 rpm 1192 cc / 40 cv SAE at 3600 rpm |
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| Performances | 122 km/h factory data | ||||
| Year-model | 1965 | ||||
| Date of manufacturing | 18th January 1965 | ||||
| Delivery place | Nice (France) | ||||
| Chassis number | 145 422 744 | ||||
| Engine number | original 9 189 060 at present D 129 43 28 (1975) |
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| Upholstery | Simili "Aéro Black" genuine | ||||
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| Price in 1965 | 12.300 NF | ||||
| Option(s) | simili-leather upholstery Yellow headlights Blaupunkt radio (1966) |
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| Date of buying | 3rd July 1997 | ||||
| Specials | This car is regulary driven between 8.000 and 10.000 km yearly since 1997, mainly during summer | ||||
| Restoration work done | 1994: Total body restoration 1/4 panel pans replacement Rear apron replacement Door panels replacement Bumpers rechoroming 6V -> 12V conversion 1997: Front seats re-upholstery Bumperette replacement Licence plate light restoration Starter restoration 1998: Windshield wipers and arms Windshield seal replacement Front brake job Engine bay restoration Backup light installation 1999: Engine complete restoration Front king pin axle restoration Gearbox silent-blocs replacement Ignition switch replacement Steering box replacement 6V wiper motor replacement 2000 (planned job): Rear brake job Rear axle job Two-tone rim paint
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| Total cost at August 1st, 1999 (Buying cost + work done) |
~US $10.000 |
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| Body restoration | |
 Body sanblasting |
 The body was very solid |
 The nose has been soft-soldered |
 Before painting; primering and sanding... |
| Engine bay restoration | |
 The result of an acid leak from the battery |
 Cuting and welding of a new sheet metal |
| Engine disassembly | |
 After taking it out, complete disassembly |
 When I say complete disassembly...it's serious ! |
 A few parts carefully stored |
 Notice the condition of the exhaust guide on the left |
| Engine rebuiding | |
 Restored heads, recut valve seats, new guides, polished ports |
 The restored new heads...far from the picture one step up! |
 The bloc is acid stripped |
 The re-assembled engine, ready to be fitted in the Karmann-Ghia |
| Misc... | |
 The NOS 28 Pict 1 carb, found in Germany for $180... |
 The rare '67 12V wiper motor (can be easily mounted to pre-67 6V KG) |
 New Chromes, and NOS bumperettes, Bosch foglights |
 That's a real Vintage sight ! |
 Another nice view... |
 and the final result... |
