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Should I swap a KG for condor?

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type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#303392
Someone on here has offered me a nice condor for my KG. Not sure of exact details as far as money is concerned. I would think that the KG was worth more than the condor but then again don't know much about them.

Condor needs new paintand complete interior. It does have a 13b rotor in it. So it sho uld go like a shower of you know what. It is QLD rego'd though.

Would i ever get it rego'd in NSW? Even if i changed the engine out for a VW motor or subaru could I get it rego'd being a kit car.

Here is the link to my KG.

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=32876&page=1

Attached ar epics of the Condor.

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sax Insano Dub Head

846 posts · joined Mar 2004 ·

#303397
The KG is worth more and is worth keeping, better resale in the long run.

No way would I consider such a swap, backward step.
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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#303399
these are rare australian built, so they can be worth and have sold for 20-30000 aud in good nick. this one seems to have the original simmons that they came with back in 1980. seems like a neat car. i would swap, but i have a leaning to them. no rust int he body. solid design, with built in impact features. they shouldnt have a problem in nsw, currently. but i suppose like anything it depends on the engineer. things like the windscreen are easy as they wree from alfa romeo. so its not hard to fix. the rest is T3 floor pan.

is it the guy on here registered as 'condor'? i tried contacting him as i wanted more info, but no reply. if you have a pic of the interior, would be great. if you dont take his offer, let me know.
thanks.
Simply Cruzin'...

type_one Custom Title Time!

1,161 posts · joined Sep 2002 ·

#303410
Hey Wes I like it but need the cash. Not sure what cash would be involved if any. I would love to register it but could possibly get it on vintage plates I suppose. I think it would do up nicely.

Do you have any info on them you could send me. I asked elsewhere once before if you had any pics of yours. Not sure if you posted them as i forgot where i asked.

Sorry I have no interior shots. Not sure who it is on here as i got a phone call and then just an email. I can pass on details if i pass up.
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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#303416
pass it on if you pass up. would be interested in contacting htem, if they dont mind either.

i dont have many pics of mine. the best is as you see in my avatar. my dash was removed. i have a mag ( aust sportscars..feb 1980 issue) that has a write up on em, and some pics i have gatthered from here and there, but i am trying to get some good pics of hte interior so as to sort mine.

one sold 4yrs ago, for 28500. was in top cond with a complet vw floor and mechanicals.
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twoguns simply aircooled

4,275 posts · joined Nov 2002 ·

#303419
i can get the article scanned, if ya want. u2u me your email, and i will see how it goes.

the one pictured above, is one of the earlier ones. it has no nostrills on the nose for fresh air intake.

here is a pic of one from the mag. mine is same

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WABaja Call ME when you need a TOW

824 posts · joined Nov 2004 ·

#303474
Swap it..

Those things are awesome...
One for sale here, around $25,000.oo
If you can get that for your KG, keep the KG...
I hate to admit it, but man, I think you're right....

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#303530
I wouldn't do it myself but its a matter of taste. Fibreglass look fibreglass regardless. A KG is a classic and will always appreciate in value. Can't see that happening to a Condor. But again, its a matter of taste

Jeza Officially Full-On Dubber

353 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·

#303592
Well the condor is very cool - but its in a different category than the KG. Its definately a kit sports car vs a classic "sports" car.

It might be best to check with the engineers / cert people over your way, lots of people (ie Baja Wes et al) have made comments about the 13b being to big for the weight of a Beetle for the regulations. I don't know how they would view a kit car?

Cheers
Jeremy
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condor Learner Dubber

10 posts · joined Oct 2004 ·

#303885
HI GUYS sorry havent got back to you wes lost camera and had email trouble.car is going really well just replaced front g/box mount and fitted brace,will be racing in the gatton street sprints 4-6 march,should do okay only a 1000 metre course with 4 corners and 4 chicanes,i was actually invited to participate once they saw pictures of the car ,which they are using for publicity in the local paper.the car has been engineered and reg in queensland with the turbo 13b with no problem,as it is based on a type 3 not a beetle