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
[ Edited on 28-11-2005 by karmannghia60 ]
more pics will be good to see the value.
am happy to store it 4 u ha ha
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.
Good luck with the sale Raf!
Ross
You have u2u...
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 ;-) :
Any one looking for a good clean KG cab this is the one.
Thanks all, most likely I will be off my mid to late Jan. Will keep you informed. Cheers
looks nice with the empi 5's.... goodluck with the sale!
nick
hope you get to store it Raf! good luck with whatever action you take though..