This Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe is an attention-grabbing example of the stylish classic coupe, which benefits from a significant mechanical restoration, and has been enhanced with discerning upgrades. Under the rear engine lid sits a Kombi-derived naturally aspirated 2.0-litre ‘Type 4’ air-cooled flat-four, fed by dual Weber carburettors, driving the rear wheels via a four-speed manual transmission. This right-hand example has been with the seller for over three years. The odometer indicates 2,144 Kms, though this is not warranted. This Karmann Ghia is finished in an eye-catching shade of yellow over a cream leather-trimmed interior, with a matching synthetic suede headlining and door card inserts, and a complementary brown upper dashboard and carpets. It now rides on an aftermarket set of 15-inch Performance Minilite alloy wheels finished in silver with polished lips, and shod in Falken Ziex tyres. The factory specification includes heater and ventilation controls, manually operated windows, and push-out rear quarter light windows. Inside, the cabin has been upgraded with Porsche front seats (with electric adjustment for the driver), a wood-trimmed Nardi steering wheel, LED ancillary lights, a digital clock, an aluminium radio blanking plate, lower dashboard-mounted VDO oil temperature and pressure gauges, a 12-volt input, and updated instrument gauges. The doors have central locking, and the front bonnet and rear engine cover are opened electrically by solenoids. This Karmann Ghia also features Kombi H/D higher-ratio 3rd & 4th gears, a full flow thermostatically controlled oil cooling system, a Vintage Speed tuned full stainless-steel exhaust system, dual Weber carburettors, an upright cooling system, a Vintage Speed short-through gear change and throttle linkage, halogen headlamp bulbs, and Cibie Oscar driving lights. The car is accompanied by a spare wheel, a replacement owner’s handbook, a jack and wheel brace, a Karmann Ghia parts & restoration booklet, and all the maintenance and parts invoices from the seller’s ownership. The previously resprayed yellow paintwork is said to be in excellent overall condition, with minor stone chips around the car, an imperfection on the left-hand spotlight, heat discolouration on the rear bumper, imperfections on the right-hand jacking point cover, and small patches of bubbling on the right-hand front sill. Inside, there are blemishes on the rear quarter body trim panels, a crack on the right-hand lower dashboard, creasing on the front seats, small patches of wear on the back of the driver’s seat, and patches of discolouration on the driver’s door card, though the cabin presents well overall. The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults, though they do note that due to the type of exhaust fitted the car no longer has a heater connected. The most recent maintenance was carried out by the seller, which consisted of an engine oil and oil filter change. A full ceramic coating has been applied to the car. Notable mechanical restoration works include all new suspension, steering joints, bushes, new disc brakes installed all-round, the steering box CV joints and gearbox overhauled, and the engine completely rebuilt. This Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe is a vibrant example of the charming classic coupe, which benefits from a significant mechanical restoration, and has been enhanced with several discerning performance and cosmetic upgrades. Presented in good overall condition, with an eye-catching yellow finish, and now boasting a 2.0-litre flat-four engine, coupled to an upgraded four-speed manual gearbox, it would make a fine addition to any marque enthusiast’s collection, and a charismatic weekend toy or fair-weather cruisier. 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.