1962 Karmann Ghia Coupe
Judging by the response to the original post a few weeks ago, everyone loves this car.....but no one has the budget to buy it.
PRICE SLASHED by $4,000 !
Built by an ex-Fast Fours & Rotaries magazine editor, this brand new resto-Cal-Look coupe has had all the hard work done and has never been
debuted at any major VW event.
Undoubtedly one of the finest Karmann Ghias in Australia, duplicating this vehicle would cost approximately $50K. Priced to save you over $20K, it
represents an excellent investment for the KG aficionado.
Don't waste your time and money buying a typical KG for over $20K when what you may get is a patched-up original with a low performance engine,
four-wheel drum brakes, swing-axle rear suspension, and well over 150,000 km on the clock. One that may require years more of your hard-earned money
to keep on the road and still leave you dissatisfied.
If you've dreamed of owning a uniquely beautiful, high performance Karmann Ghia then you could be driving this one in a matter of days. One with all
the performance hardware & custom touches you've ever wanted, that will save you over 30% in cost and the 3-4 years it typically takes to fully
restore one of these classics. Built to be a practical daily driver, it's brand new from top to bottom and has been driven less than 5km.
100% bare metal restoration • body-off rotisserie reconstruction • lower six inches body & floor pans replaced with reproduction steel panels
• Daihatsu Feroza aqua 2K paint • all new rubber seals & chrome • smooth one-piece bumpers • custom removable nerf bars
'67 VW chassis converted to IRS • front torsion beam adjusters for easy ride height adjustment • performance front camber eccentrics • narrowed
ball joint front beam sleeved for extra strength • custom narrow front anti-roll bar • raised front shock towers for standard length shocks with
bump stops • rear air shocks for easy ride height adjustment • rear anti-roll bar • four wheel cross-drilled disc brakes • 17" replica
Porsche Cup wheels • Falken 205/40 & 215/45 tires
Stan Pobjoy 'hi-po' 1916cc engine • 7,000+ rpm counter-weighted crank • balanced rotating assembly including flywheel & clutch • custom
cam grind • 041 VW heads • 44mm Weber carbs • anti-surge oil sump • hidden electronic ignition • electric fuel pump • 911 Porsche style
fan shroud & alternator • fully detailed engine bay with polished aluminium panels • hidden carby linkage & ignition wires • extractors
& custom high-tuck dual exhaust system • rebuilt IRS gearbox • black powder coated suspension • under-body, chassis, & suspension
detailed in two-tone hammertone
All new interior upholstery • sports bucket seats • gearshift & handbrake relocated rearward for better driving ergonomics • custom wiring
loom • battery relocated behind rear seat • battery disconnect switch • fuse box relocated to centre console • VDO oil pressure, oil temp,
volts, left & right cylinder head temp gauges • dual Kombi electric heater fans • two hour break-in on engine • Fast Fours & Rotaries
magazine feature car • FF&R issue included • unregistered • chassis #147158944
You'll likely never have another chance to buy a fully rebuilt Karmann Ghia coupe with extensive, high quality performance modifications, under 5km
on the clock - and save over $20K!
Looks gorgeous, goes hard, sounds awesome, steers straight, & stops on a penny!
If you can't afford this dream KG on your own why not consider buying it between one, two or three good VW buddies?
It's probably not going to be used as a daily driver, so co-ownership is a great solution where you get to enjoy and take pride in ownership of one
of Australia's best Karmann Ghis for a fraction of the cost. Co-ownership is a practical means to enjoy what may be beyond your budget, and is
commonly used to own time-share holiday homes, race cars, expensive boats, and aircraft used on a recreational basis.
Share ownership of this stunning Karmann Ghia with one good buddy and get to drive it two weeks every month for under $15K each. Two buddies and enjoy
it ten days a month for under $10K each. Three buddies and cruise one week a month for under a measley $7,500 each.
In years to come you could buy out your partners and end up owning this beauty outright, with cost spread over a time period you can afford.
That's got to be better than never owning or enjoying a Karmann Ghia of this calibre!
Price: $29,500
NSW 2251
PM or email Steve for more details and photos: 1962kg@gmail.com
Hi,
This does not seem to be registered but is it registerable (if that is a word) - i.e. street legal?
All new interior upholstery • sports bucket seats • custom wiring loom • battery relocated behind rear seat • battery disconnect switch •
fuse box relocated to centre console • VDO oil pressure, oil temp, volts, left & right cylinder head temp gauges • dual Kombi electric heater
fans • two hour break-in on engine • Fast Fours & Rotaries magazine feature car • FF&R issue included • 
unregistered 
• chassis #147158944
Now if I can just get the misses to lend me what I don't have, like $34000.00
KG is currently unregistered as it's been in storage while I'm working overseas. Previously registered in NSW in the late 1980's with the same body, chassis and 1600cc engine block. Taken out of storage in September 2010 and $2,500 spent prepping it for sale.
WOW
with all that work & all the cool bits on it, this is a fantastic price !
i agree that it would cost a hell of a lot more to build,
thats less than i've spent on the razor so far !
good luck with the sale, wish i had some money & garage space spare
Nath
dam i want that car !!!....dont have the money mate or i would take it
SENSATIONAL
lol what the? the pic look like a mini prop set. ie small scale photography.
what is it 1:24? or 1:32
Hope all is going well Steve from some old faces around the Central Coast. You might remember my similar KG in the late 80's with moons and a slightly more jade green colour. Good to see this ride still knocking around. Good luck with the sale.
Interior pics?
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if only my ghias looked as good as that!
i absolutely love it
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Hell yeah! Good to see a fast fours a rotaries man into the classic dubs!
Good luck with the sale!
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Hey Wammo
Credit to you on both your cars they are nice!
Wow. nice cars
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WOW 
remember the build pics of this one and always wondered if it was ever finished and what became of it......
very very nice indeed
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posted by hellbugged WOW remember the build pics of this one and always wondered if it was ever finished and what became of it...... very very nice indeed |
Mmm project Panzer. any info on the cooliing under the fanshroud and the linkage would be much help as am doing a similar conversion atm.
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Where is it today?
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i want it but NO room bugger
sweet ride
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1962 Karmann Ghia Coupe
Judging by the response to the original post a few weeks ago, everyone loves this car.....but no one has the budget to buy it.
PRICE SLASHED by $4,000 !
This gorgeous, fully rebuilt resto-mod Karmann Ghia coupe is now an unbelievable bargain at just $29,500 !
Built by an ex-Fast Fours & Rotaries magazine editor, this brand new resto-Cal-Look coupe has had all the hard work done and has never been
debuted at any major VW event.
Undoubtedly one of the finest Karmann Ghias in Australia, duplicating this vehicle would cost approximately $50K. Priced to save you over $20K, it
represents an excellent investment for the KG aficionado.
Don't waste your time and money buying a typical KG for over $20K when what you may get is a patched-up original with a low performance engine,
four-wheel drum brakes, swing-axle rear suspension, and well over 150,000 km on the clock. One that may require years more of your hard-earned money
to keep on the road and still leave you dissatisfied.
If you've dreamed of owning a uniquely beautiful, high performance Karmann Ghia then you could be driving this one in a matter of days. One with all
the performance hardware & custom touches you've ever wanted, that will save you over 30% in cost and the 3-4 years it typically takes to fully
restore one of these classics. Built to be a practical daily driver, it's brand new from top to bottom and has been driven less than 5km.
100% bare metal restoration • body-off rotisserie reconstruction • lower six inches body & floor pans replaced with reproduction steel panels
• Daihatsu Feroza aqua 2K paint • all new rubber seals & chrome • smooth one-piece bumpers • custom removable nerf bars
'67 VW chassis converted to IRS • front torsion beam adjusters for easy ride height adjustment • performance front camber eccentrics • narrowed
ball joint front beam sleeved for extra strength • custom narrow front anti-roll bar • raised front shock towers for standard length shocks with
bump stops • rear air shocks for easy ride height adjustment • rear anti-roll bar • four wheel cross-drilled disc brakes • 17" replica
Porsche Cup wheels • Falken 205/40 & 215/45 tires
Stan Pobjoy 'hi-po' 1916cc engine • 7,000+ rpm counter-weighted crank • balanced rotating assembly including flywheel & clutch • custom
cam grind • 041 VW heads • 44mm Weber carbs • anti-surge oil sump • hidden electronic ignition • electric fuel pump • 911 Porsche style
fan shroud & alternator • fully detailed engine bay with polished aluminium panels • hidden carby linkage & ignition wires • extractors
& custom high-tuck dual exhaust system • rebuilt IRS gearbox • black powder coated suspension • under-body, chassis, & suspension
detailed in two-tone hammertone
All new interior upholstery • sports bucket seats • gearshift & handbrake relocated rearward for better driving
ergonomics • custom wiring loom • battery relocated behind rear seat • battery disconnect switch • fuse box relocated to centre console •
VDO oil pressure, oil temp, volts, left & right cylinder head temp gauges • dual Kombi electric heater fans • two hour break-in on engine •
Fast Fours & Rotaries magazine feature car • FF&R issue included • unregistered • chassis #147158944
You'll likely never have another chance to buy a fully rebuilt Karmann Ghia coupe with extensive, high quality performance modifications, under 5km
on the clock - and save over $20K!
Looks gorgeous, goes hard, sounds awesome, steers straight, & stops on a penny!
If you can't afford this dream KG on your own why not consider buying it between one, two or three good VW buddies?
It's probably not going to be used as a daily driver, so co-ownership is a great solution where you get to enjoy and take pride in ownership of one
of Australia's best Karmann Ghis for a fraction of the cost. Co-ownership is a practical means to enjoy what may be beyond your budget, and is
commonly used to own time-share holiday homes, race cars, expensive boats, and aircraft used on a recreational basis.
Share ownership of this stunning Karmann Ghia with one good buddy and get to drive it two weeks every month for under $15K each. Two buddies and enjoy
it ten days a month for under $10K each. Three buddies and cruise one week a month for under a measley $7,500 each.
In years to come you could buy out your partners and end up owning this beauty outright, with cost spread over a time period you can afford.
That's got to be better than never owning or enjoying a Karmann Ghia of this calibre!
Price: $29,500
NSW 2251
Email Steve for more details and photos: 1962kg@gmail.com