This Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe is a stylish 2+2 classic coupe, offered in an eye-catching Paprika Red colour scheme, with a Beige Grey contrast roof. It is powered by a 36hp 1.2-litre flat-four, coupled to a four-speed manual gearbox. This example has been converted to run on a modern 12-volt electrical system. It is an original right-hand drive Australian market car, which features a Karmann Ghia manufactured 1955-1960 engine and original gearbox, and was subject to an earlier six-year restoration. The five-figure odometer displays 42,570 miles (68,509 km), though this is not warranted. This Karmann Ghia Coupe is finished in an eye-catching Paprika Red colour scheme, with a Beige Grey contrast roof, over a matching interior of Beige Grey vinyl seats with Paprika Red dashboard It rides on a set of 15-inch black-painted solid steel wheels with stainless steel VW-branded polished hub caps, shod in a matching set of Federal SuperSteel 657 tyres. This example has been converted to run on a modern 12-volt electrical system, it has also been fitted with a 36hp Vintage Speed exhaust system, a firewall kit in the engine bay, and an aftermarket retro-look vintage Bluetooth AM/FM radio head unit. It is accompanied by photographic evidence of the car’s six-month body restoration works, all receipts (parts/servicing/restoration), its certificate of manufacture from Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen in Wolfsburg, Germany, and the original Volkswagen jack. The car has undergone a panel and body rust, repair and paint restoration by a professional VW/Porsche restoration business. The Paprika Red and Beige Grey paintwork is noted by the seller as being in generally excellent condition, having been central to the six-year restoration project. The colour was fastidiously matched to the original ‘1959-1962 Karmann Ghia Paprika Red’ VW colour code and is now reported to present two light chips on the front trunk lid. The car’s engine bay is in very impressive restored condition as pictured. Inside, the cabin shows an interior with original patina and new interior parts combined. The seller notes some small cracks on the vinyl driver’s side seat. Elsewhere, there is general creasing on the seats, some discolouration on the rear of the passenger seat and on the top of the rear seat bench, and wear on the driver’s side door pull. The seller notes that the carpet, headlining, windscreen, black vinyl dashboard cover and the rear board cover have all been replaced and present in excellent order. The seller notes that the dashboard-mounted clock does not work, and that the new replacement radio is fitted but has not been connected, so the condition is unknown. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. The latest service was carried out during February 2020 at 42,203 miles by Air Cooled Automotive. The work comprised of the fitment of new brakes, hoses, wheel bearings, cover gaskets, points, and wheel cylinders, as well as a check of the headlight wiring, battery and electrics, fuel lines, and an adjustment of the steering column, a timing reset an adjustment of the rear brakes, and a top up of the transmission oil level. Prior to this, the car was serviced during the lengthy restoration process. This Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a characterful classic coupe, featuring Paprika Red and Beige Grey paintwork, and offered in good order featuring an upgraded exhaust and now running on 12-volt electrics. Having been restored by its current owner over the course of six years and recently serviced, now all it needs is to be driven, where it will no doubt provide very enjoyable classic motoring. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.