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 MoiC
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| posted on September 27th, 2015 at 09:10 PM |
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Average price Karmann Ghia - ?
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.
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| posted on September 27th, 2015 at 09:11 PM |
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Even when they were nearly new they rusted, its not because they are old
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| posted on September 28th, 2015 at 07:55 AM |
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In price but what do you expect to pay for one in ok condition. Little rust
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you wont find one without rust
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| posted on September 28th, 2015 at 09:54 AM |
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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
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| posted on September 28th, 2015 at 06:14 PM |
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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?
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| posted on September 28th, 2015 at 08:14 PM |
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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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| posted on September 28th, 2015 at 08:33 PM |
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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!
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| posted on September 28th, 2015 at 09:16 PM |
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For $23k i would be expecting a better deal
Futue te ipsum!!!
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| posted on September 29th, 2015 at 05:37 AM |
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You could afford to ship and convert to LHD at these prices
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/5161553101.html
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/5216210017.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/5238510217.html
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| posted on September 29th, 2015 at 05:38 AM |
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One more -- a low light
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/5188932515.html
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| posted on October 7th, 2015 at 12:06 PM |
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Karmann for sale
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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