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silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

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Where are you /car
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landfall Officially Full-On Dubber

290 posts · joined Jun 2014 ·

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I purchased my 1976 Beetle for $5,000 in good going condition, absolutely no rust, good interior and headlining, no body damage.

Admittedly it's a hard top, but from my observations they bring better dollars than convertibles.

There was a top condition convertible for sale down the road from me for $4,500, didn't need any money spent on it and had a new top.

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1019485
Are we talking a chop top here or a factory convertable ? Big difference !
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CC Super Bug Commited Dubber

55 posts · joined May 2013 ·

#1019486
Is it a real Karmann convertible or a chop top?
If its a chop top make sure it has all of the engineering paperwork, but that price does sound high if not in great condition.
If its a real Karmann there are a few on Carsales right now, 16K, 20k and 26k. Check them out and compare.
Good luck
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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1019496
ohqpi, that figure is about what I paid for my 76 factory cab, it's in top nik with a new roof.
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helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#1019500
A genuine factory Karmann Cabriolet is different to a common Beetle sedan that has had its roof cut off. The Cabriolet is worth more than $10K if it has a current roadworthy and is not a piece of junk. A chop top sedan made into a roadster is not worth much at all. To restore a Cabriolet including rust, paint, chrome, top and interior would cost $20K to $30K
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donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1019512
ohqpi, that figure is about what I paid for my 76 factory cab, it's in top nik with a new roof.
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!

adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1019514
What happened to the top post 🤓

donn Wolfsburg Elder

3,515 posts · joined Nov 2005 ·

#1019519
And why did my last post do a repost 1 1/4 hours later ?😳
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barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#1019526
id say the op deleted it in an attempt to delete the conversation.
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adlbeetle66 Under the car.........again!

1,476 posts · joined Aug 2014 ·

#1019527
Well it was moved from buying, selling and swapping cars to here so maybe it was deleted in the process?

barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem

9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·

#1019528
nope it wasn't. as i was the one that moved it.
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