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Average price Karmann Ghia - ?

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MoiC Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Sep 2015 ·

#1019318
Hi guys.
Does anyone know how much a Karmann ghia costs? I know they'll vary In price but what do you expect to pay for one in ok condition. Little rust (obviously they're old so some rust is expected), running order, rhd, paint looks decent? Please share your opinion.

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1019319
Even when they were nearly new they rusted, its not because they are old

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1019337
In price but what do you expect to pay for one in ok condition. Little rust
you wont find one without rust
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Fiatdude Seriously Crusin Dubber

180 posts · joined Dec 2008 ·

#1019341
Mine has ZERO rust -- just got to come to Cali (Ok AZ) and buy a used race car that has never seen the rain LOL

MoiC Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Sep 2015 ·

#1019366
Hi guys. I'm a newbie. Been offered a Karmann ghia for $23K Aus. A few rust bubbles. Engine looks ok. 1970 so no tear tear lights but better than the 1972 model. Paint work otherwise ok, original white. Is that an ok deal?

helbus Administrator Mad fabricator, paint and body

7,386 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#1019375
Any rust bubbles means the rust has come from the inside and eaten 100% of the metal away in that area. Anywhere near any bubble is going to be almost rusted through also.

If you can get the car on the road in your name with a roadworthy certificate with no more to pay, it may work out well for you. Be prepared to get an independant professional appraisal if you are not sure though.
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karmann54 Officially Full-On Dubber

337 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#1019377
No idea without looking at it, but some general comments on Ghias. I have owned three, and am currently restoring a '63.

Mechanically they are the same as a beetle, so don't fuss too much about that.

Rust wise, they rust from the inside out, particularly on the sills. If you are seeing bubbles externally it will only be worse underneath.

A 1970 model will be a US import most likely, originally LHD. Nothing wrong with that, but in terms of its value a factory RHD is worth more. In saying that, a rust free LHD car is better than a RHD rusty hulk.

Similar to beetles, in general the older ones are more desirable, the 'square bumper' versions are generally less sought after. They are all old now, youngest Ghia is 41 years old!

There are many suppliers of repro parts, the biggest variable between cars is the bodywork required.

Good luck, have a look on thesamba.com, there are many posts on there about different restorations including mine. Will give you an idea of what is in store. There aren't many in oz, about 2/3 total Ghias went to the USA, so many more being restored there. There are about four current Resto threads on thesamba about Aussie Ghias.
Good luck!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#1019378
For $23k i would be expecting a better deal
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MoiC Learner Dubber

8 posts · joined Sep 2015 ·

#1019659
This is it guys. Still negotiating. I got a mechanic to have a look at it. Its never been bumped before. No stretch marks at the front or back. Had the passenger floor pan replaced due to rust, mechanic said it was a good job. Interior is quite poor. The window (rear passenger side) has a rust bubble. The bumpers are rusted out so they need rechroming. Is this ok for $23K? The body has been checked and its in pretty good condition.

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