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1970 Karmann Cabrio
cabrio70 - January 16th, 2005 at 01:02 PM

Due to an expanding family that can no longer fit in the Cab it is time for it to go. I would prefer that this car go to someone with an intrest in VW's so I am advertising it here first.

Summary is:

Year : 1970
Motor : Stock 1500
Wheels : Standard rims that have been chromed, tyres are new with added white wall strips.
Recently replaced: Clutch Kit, bonnet and engine bay rubbers, Muffler, tail pipes, rear wheel bearings, back brake pads.
All tin ware was blasted and powder coated 2 months ago and engine bay sound proofing replaced. The top has been replaced approx 3 years ago.

The car has no rust and is great overall condition.

Asking Price $18000 ono.

Seller Details: Campbell Anderson, Perth WA
ph: 08 9295 0265 oe 0407 100 897

If you would like pictures of anything in particular let me. know

cabrio70 - January 16th, 2005 at 01:03 PM

With Hood Up

cabrio70 - January 16th, 2005 at 01:08 PM

Engine Bay. I think it look's okay but for some reason the judges at the Perth VW day disagreed and gave it the lowest Engine bay score in it's class, And the reason I was given for the score was that some people had bothered to clean and repaint their tin ware, Yes that was me (bastards). Those that didn't even bother to wash their engines thought was hilarious and obviously I need to make sure I had some more oil and rust . Needless to say I was has an unhappy chappy, feel better now though as I have had a winge.

cabrio70 - January 16th, 2005 at 01:10 PM

Floor pan

Crazy George - January 16th, 2005 at 02:12 PM

GOOD luck with the sale...Fair price for exeptional vehicle!!..
CG:)

Crazy George - January 16th, 2005 at 02:17 PM

Forgot to mention... 1500(single port) most realible donk!!!
Drove identcal car from Sydney to Brisbane Years ago for friend..75mph most of the way:)With t3 in a rears, also dragged off 928 thru backroads of brizvegas 130am!!!OOPS!!
Note; Torquey motor & reliable for buyers looking at this!
I own 1500 Kg Cab... ;)
Cheers Cg!

cabrio70 - January 17th, 2005 at 10:53 PM

Thanks for the promotion George.

cabrio70 - January 19th, 2005 at 07:45 PM

BUMP

helbus - January 20th, 2005 at 08:00 AM

Your score may not have been just low because of the alignment of the moon and stars. Depending on the judging system in place you may have lost points for non original aircleaner, hoses, coil, non genuine exhaust etc. There was likely other engines with EXACTLY the original parts, albeit a little more scratched, but original condition.

The best thing to do is put your hand up to help with judging and get an idea of what is involved.

Quote:
Originally posted by cabrio70
Engine Bay. I think it look's okay but for some reason the judges at the Perth VW day disagreed and gave it the lowest Engine bay score in it's class, And the reason I was given for the score was that some people had bothered to clean and repaint their tin ware, Yes that was me (bastards). Those that didn't even bother to wash their engines thought was hilarious and obviously I need to make sure I had some more oil and rust . Needless to say I was has an unhappy chappy, feel better now though as I have had a winge.

VWFREAK - January 20th, 2005 at 09:33 AM

Very nice and well worth the 18k. Good luck with the sale.

cabrio70 - January 20th, 2005 at 10:17 PM

Helbus,

Don't get me wrong I appreciate those that ghive up their time to help out on the VW days and the judges were running around like headless chickens.

It just pissed me off that I had bothered to pull the engine, strip it all back, have all the tineware done, replace manifold and exhaust, paint everything that needed it, make the effort to get it all finished in time for the day, only to be told I received a low score(2/25) because othes had cleaned their engine bays up, not because of standard parts etc.

There were only 5 cabrio's being judged aginst each other and only one other had even cleaned their engine bay(Given away by the fact that he was the only other one with his engine lid up). As I said this was found to be very funny by those that had not touched their's. It is all supposed to be in fun but when you have made an effort and it is shat on it makes you ask "Why bother".

cabrio70 - January 24th, 2005 at 02:53 PM

BUMP BUMP BUMP

cabrio70 - February 2nd, 2005 at 10:12 PM

Bump again (just in case some one missed it)

squizy - February 2nd, 2005 at 10:18 PM

That looks to be a very, very good price.

Squiz....

cabrio70 - February 28th, 2005 at 03:07 PM

Thanks for confirming I have been resonable with my asking price guys. If anyone is interested in this let me know so I don't drive it anymore, everytime I go for a drive I am too tempted to keep it.

64vwmark - February 28th, 2005 at 03:25 PM

I would keep it, I reckon you will regret selling it in the future...

ancientbugger - February 28th, 2005 at 05:34 PM

Don't sell it just because of more kids just go buy another one to spread the load!!!:D

cabrio70 - March 4th, 2005 at 11:43 PM

I have considered selling a kid instead but can get more for the cab.

killakornkobb - March 5th, 2005 at 08:46 AM

no way, you could get more for a kid on ebay:)

i reckon you'll regret it later on if you do sell too..

but what has to be done, has to be done :(

good luck with the sale mate, if my sister had the $$ she'd snap it up in a second :)

cabrio70 - March 11th, 2005 at 04:12 PM

If anyone in Perth wants to view the car I will have it at the Whiteman Park Classic Car show on March 20th. Even if you don't want the car drop in and say G'day to the VW club.