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Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 1,5 Cabriolet 1962

General description : Ursprünglich aus Dänemark, hat nur 3 Besitzer gehabt, die alle in Fredericia og Middelfart wohnten. Alle Originaldokumente vorhanden: Kaufvertrag, Garantieschein, Verkaufsbroschüre, Betriebsanleitung u.v.m. Die originalen, schwarzen Emaille Kennzeichen AP27640, mit denen der Wagen am 24. Februar 1962 geliefert wurde, sind noch am Wagen montiert. Originaler Werkzeugsatz, neue Reifen mit weissen Seiten. Startet und läuft einwandfrei. Ein wunderbarer Klassiker, dessen Wert nur steigen wird.

1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia 1,5 Cabriolet is listed for sale on ClassicDigest in Å dalen 23DK-6600 Vejen by Læborg Autohandel for €43000.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Volkswagen Model : Karmann-Ghia Model Version : 1,5 Cabriolet Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1962 Sub type : Convertible Location : Å dalen 23DK-6600 Vejen Vehicle Registration : Undefined

43000 €

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