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EOI: FS 1960 KG Cabrio (new pics)
karmannghia60 - November 23rd, 2005 at 10:08 AM

Hi All, very reluctantly I might be putting my Ghia up for sale prior to the end of the year. Unfortunately, I will be relocating overseas with work for a period of 1 year. I don't have the space to keep all the cars. I owned the car for 12 years now. I restored it in early 1996 so the resto is about 10 years old. The body work still looks great with no dents or rust that I can see anywhere. Recently I had a small bingle (a women nudged me from the back) which required the repair of the left tail light area. At the same time I got the doors smoothed and couple of small bubbles in the sills taken out. So from the A pillar backwards have been redone about 6 months ago. Work was done by Volkemenn. Interior is blue leather in very good condition, no cuts or rips but 10 years old of course. Mechanically its runs very well, I use it everyday. It has a reco 1600 SP engine with 31PICT Solex. I have a dual 31PICT Solex for it too. Gearbox is fine although slightly noisey in 4th. Doesn't jump out of any gears. Worst part mechanically is the front suspension. Although I have new shocks on it (6 months old) it still feels rough. Top in good shape but simply doesn't fit right after 10 years. Chrome is all good. I have attached a pic which is more than one year old. I will get some more on the weekend. Since the pics, I got the front headlights re-chromed and fitted Empi 5s. This is an original RHD australian delivered car. I have the letter confirming that from VW. The last early model I saw up for sale was for $42k. I know it was fully restored and over priced but even the ugly '70s ones sell for high $20s/low $30s. I am looking for offers around $20k. I never considered selling this car til I knew about my travel so I am very reluctant. I might even find somewhere to store it for a year or 2. If someone is seriously interested, I can provide plenty of pics or you can view in Sth Melb or East Kew. More up-to-date pics to come.
Cheers
Raf 0411 597 628
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/KGFS.jpg

[ Edited on 28-11-2005 by karmannghia60 ]


karmen - November 23rd, 2005 at 05:15 PM

more pics will be good to see the value.

am happy to store it 4 u ha ha


helbus - November 23rd, 2005 at 05:38 PM

Seriously now. When are you leaving?

I may be in a position to store it for you for a year or two in a locked garage.

We could work out a suitable cost based on an arrangement where you would pay rego and insurance, and I would 'excercise' the vehicle for you in a professional and careful way in limited use. I most certainly would treat the car as my own as far as caring for it.

You would still have the option of selling it later.


Ross - November 23rd, 2005 at 07:34 PM

Good luck with the sale Raf!
Ross


byronbus - November 23rd, 2005 at 09:21 PM

You have u2u...


Grey 57 - November 23rd, 2005 at 09:34 PM

Good luck with the sale Raf. Sorry to here you have to sell. If Hellbus cant look after it for you I could no worries ;-) :D::D

Any one looking for a good clean KG cab this is the one.


karmannghia60 - November 23rd, 2005 at 09:59 PM

Thanks all, most likely I will be off my mid to late Jan. Will keep you informed. Cheers


karmannghia60 - November 28th, 2005 at 10:51 AM

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/kgfront2s.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/kgrear1s.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/kginteriors.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b277/karmann_ghia60/kginterior1s.jpg


bond - November 28th, 2005 at 05:58 PM

looks nice with the empi 5's.... goodluck with the sale!

nick


oval TOFU - November 28th, 2005 at 10:18 PM

hope you get to store it Raf! good luck with whatever action you take though..