This 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia was acquired by the seller from its original owner five years ago following a 20-year period of indoor storage. Since then, the brakes and fuel system were gone through, new tires were added, and a recent tune-up and carburetor adjustment were performed. Originally sold at Carter VW of Seattle, this example is said to retain most of its original paint except for the front nose panel, which has been refinished. This Karmann Ghia is now being offered with service records from 1976 to present, the factory owner’s manual, and a clean Washington title in the seller’s name.

After purchasing the car, the seller had the front nose repainted. The remainder of the vehicle is said to maintain its original finish, and some dings and nicks are noted. Badging and trim appear complete, the steel wheels wear chrome VW caps, and the seller has installed Michelin XZX tires.

The black vinyl upholstery looks clean, and interior components remain unmodified. No rips or tears are reported in the stock white headliner, and the seller notes original tar paper under the floor mats. The three-spoke simulated wood steering wheel with a Wolfsburg emblem was reportedly ordered from the factory. A stock stereo is retained in the dash, and a crack is present in the dash pad.

As seen above, 84k miles are displayed on the odometer and are believed accurate by the seller. The speedometer needle fell off during the original ownership, but the odometer is said to function properly. Approximately 1k miles were added during the seller’s five year ownership.

The 1600cc flat-four is paired to a 4-speed manual gearbox. A tune-up this month included a carburetor adjustment. Service records from the original owner accompany the vehicle.

Additional undercarriage photos show the original floor pans in detail and are viewable in the gallery below.