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1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2.3 JMR

1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2.3 JMR -Sold

Lot Number: 637

1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2.3 JMR

Superbly engineered and immaculately finished Type 14...

 

Bare metal restoration. New floor pans. New nose cone. Converted to right-hand drive

2276cc John Maher Racing engine. 5-speed Gene Berg box. 944 discs

Independent rear suspension conversion including new gas filled adjustable shocks

Lowered front beam with drop spindles. Rear anti-roll/truss bars fitted

Superbly finished in Aubergine Metallic. Original seats powder coated. Cream leather interior

This is not just a resto-mod, but a well-crafted performance car

 

  • Sold for: £22,200

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 3rd August, 2019 at 12.00am BST at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Aubergine metallic

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    477UYK

SUMMARY

Superbly engineered and immaculately finished Type 14...

 

Bare metal restoration. New floor pans. New nose cone. Converted to right-hand drive

2276cc John Maher Racing engine. 5-speed Gene Berg box. 944 discs

Independent rear suspension conversion including new gas filled adjustable shocks

Lowered front beam with drop spindles. Rear anti-roll/truss bars fitted

Superbly finished in Aubergine Metallic. Original seats powder coated. Cream leather interior

This is not just a resto-mod, but a well-crafted performance car

 

DESCRIPTION

 

Finished in Aubergine with Cream leather interior

MOT exemption declaration

V5C & File containing invoices relating to works carried out

 

Below is from vendors description of work carried out and modifications,

Work includes Body totally stripped of all paint, very little corrosion found but nose cone replaced because of denting,

also some corrosion found in engine bay which was rectified with new panels.

> Right hand drive conversion done.

Bare metal restoration

> Independent rear suspension conversion including new gas filled adjustable shock absorbers.

> Rear anti roll bar fitted and rear truss bar fitted.

> Front beam lowered with drop spindles.

> Two new floor pans fitted.

> A 2276 JMR Type 1 motor fitted ,

5 speed Gene Berg gearbox.

Porsche 944 Disc brakes fitted,

> Original seats powdercoated and total leather interior fitted.

> A Meza fan assisted oil cooler fitted.

> Finally the car has been sound proofed by Noisekiller of Manchester.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
637
Make
VOLKSWAGEN
Model
KARMANN GHIA COUPE
Registration Number
477UYK
Chassis Number
2366381
Engine Number
CU19152007
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Aubergine metallic

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About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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