- Auctions
- CCA August Sale 2019
- 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2.3 JMR
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2.3 JMR
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
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Aubergine metallic -
DRIVE
RHD -
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
CONSIGNOR
Nick Bicknell
- Classic Car Specialist
- enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk
CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
OVERALL:
85 / 135
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Vehicle History
About the CCA Vendor Condition Report
A lot's condition report is compiled based on information provided to CCA by the vendor of the lot. CCA has no access to lots prior to a sale but does review their condition on the day of the sale. CCA strongly recommends viewing a lot prior to a sale as it cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. CCA will not entertain any disputes over vendor condition reports.
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
CONSIGNOR
Nick Bicknell
- CONSIGNOR
- enquiries@classiccarauctions.co.uk
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