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| posted on January 31st, 2010 at 03:03 AM |
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Another CB on Ebay
http://cars.ebay.com.au/VW-Country-Buggy-1968_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ28045848...
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| posted on January 31st, 2010 at 02:36 PM |
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Thanks for the Link Jace. Got an email from the seller. Its KO 770
65 Meyers Manx
68 Country Buggy (KO 367)
68 Country Buggy (KO 669)
68 Country Buggy (KO 789)
68 Country Buggy (KO 815)
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| posted on January 31st, 2010 at 07:26 PM |
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buggy
Looks like a good starter for someone, given that I just got back from Perth - I am way over the travelling, which is probably a good thing to keep me
away from the bidding button
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| posted on January 31st, 2010 at 07:57 PM |
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I see it's on Bill's Register.
#219
We now know the VIN from the ad: 118310669
Also given was the motor number: F1253662
These last two bits of info aren't on The Register.
Looks to be in in pretty decent shape from what pics are shown.
We've all seen much, much worse.
3 bids as of now.
@ $2,247 AUD
Reserve not met
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| posted on February 1st, 2010 at 12:55 PM |
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Yeah it looks like a really neat unit to start with.
Looks like they have fitted a complete beetle wiper unit to the screen.
Everything 36HP !
Change over king and link spindles
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| posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 04:30 PM |
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| posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 07:13 PM |
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There always is.. collection of rust since 1968...
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| posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 07:50 PM |
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Upon reflection, the rust question is a very valid one.
The ad claims no rust.....but the sloppy respray does make one wonder. It might have bee better to have left it as it was for a potential buyer to
more clearly determine its condition.
To its credit it does have some original bits that aren't always there with these kinds of eBay offerings:
Original engine, 6 volt. Runs.
Detachable fibre glass roof
Clip on canvas sides (no pics offered)
Front windshield folds down
Original vinyl seats
Steering wheel looks to be original.
No movement in the bids. Wonder what the reserve is???
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| posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 09:03 PM |
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Its been advertised in the Quokka the last 2 weeks for $6.5k and yes i wish it hadnt been blown over....
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| posted on February 2nd, 2010 at 09:39 PM |
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6,500 AUD = 5,728.09 USD
Even though the Aussie dollar has fallen a bit in the last few weeks against the US dollar, that asking price, if it is correct, may be a bit on the
high side, IMO.
Even with all the original bits.
But then again maybe not.....
Since it's in WA, it might be a tougher sell than in southern or eastern areas of Oz.
I doubt it would go for that asking price on eBay....
Oh, the unknowns of selling a 41 year old vehicle with very low production numbers......
It will be interesting to see what develops.
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| posted on February 8th, 2010 at 02:59 PM |
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One day to run and bidding has moved along to $4010. Would expect this might almost meet the asking price of the vehicle on Quokka. The key would be
viewing the vehicle and seeing what is was like under the red top coat.
The originality surprises me, even down to motor, seats, and pan. I can see no front bar , different wiper set up and no rear tray. There only looks
to be two serios and frequent bidders at the moment. Lets see what it ends up like.
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| posted on February 9th, 2010 at 04:22 AM |
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With a little under eleven hours for the auction to run, looks like a couple of new bidders have jumped into the fray.
Bidding now at $4,550 AUD.
The bids have definitely has gone up, the question is whether the bidders will meet or exceed the reserve before the auction ends.
It could happen if two determined people get caught up in a last hour bidding war.
I'd be surprised to see that happen.
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| posted on February 9th, 2010 at 12:41 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by cb john
There always is.. collection of rust since 1968...
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yeah but at least its original and not a repro one 
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| posted on February 9th, 2010 at 05:23 PM |
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rnrnyeah but at least its original and not a repro one
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It's a matter of opinion...
I prefer clean, rustfree, well performing CB a lot more than a poorly restored original rustbucket on original running gear....but as I said, matter
of opinion...
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| posted on February 9th, 2010 at 07:56 PM |
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It didn't sell in the auction.
Reserve not met.
High bid $4,950.00 AUD
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| posted on February 10th, 2010 at 07:04 AM |
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I know someone who spoke with the owner. It sounded as though he would let the vehicle go to the highest bidder if it got close to the reserve and I
reckon at $4950 it should have been close. I see the owner is also selling a ex PMG splitty and a Trakka Camper as he is over his involvement with
VWs.
Be interesting to see if the vehicle changes hands. I think it will.If anyone hears the outcome can they let me know so I can update the Register.
countrybuggybill.
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| posted on February 13th, 2010 at 03:58 PM |
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Not going to change hands at this price.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-Country-Buggy-1968_W0QQitemZ280464462717QQcmdZViewI...
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| posted on February 13th, 2010 at 05:47 PM |
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Maybe the owner has another CB they are throwing into the deal.
Have never seen a CB achieve this price yet but I wait with anticipation
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| posted on February 13th, 2010 at 07:59 PM |
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Yes it's relisted, but I don't understand the reasoning for the new price.
If it didn't sell in the previous auction for $4950 (with a speculated $6,500 threshold), what makes the seller think he's gonna get $13,500 for it
in a "buy it now" auction?
The remoteness of the location in WA doesn't help his prospects, IMO
If it were located in VIC, NSW, or QLD, he might have a chance of unloading it, but at the listed price, it's a real long shot.
I know there's record drought in Oz, but I doubt if the heavens are going to suddenly open up and pour big bucks on KO 770.
Cheers to wishful thinking....
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| posted on February 14th, 2010 at 10:38 AM |
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tell him he's dreaming, $13500 unlicenced and a dodgy paint job? he's also re-listed the split ute $16500 unlicenced and in lots of bits, at $30K
the pair he hasn't lost that much interest in VW's, and he will have paid bugger all a few years ago! just my 2cents.
pure greed, just a thought, he had the buggy advertised in the paper about $6500, if he's been offered $13000 by a scammer, he possibly thinks thats
what he can sell it for.
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| posted on February 14th, 2010 at 07:48 PM |
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The seller has closed the second ad for this CB and posted a new ad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/VW-Country-Buggy-1968_W0QQitemZ280465137046QQihZ018QQcate...
This time it has a starting bidding price of $19.99 AUD.
It still has the $13,500 "Buy It Now" option.
I guess if you try every angle, maybe something might get flushed out.
I still see no way this is going to sell for $13,500, even with transportation to Melbourne offered as a carrot by the seller.
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| posted on February 15th, 2010 at 08:16 AM |
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And yet another price change.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/VW-Country-Buggy-1968_W0QQitemZ280465220239QQcmdZViewI...
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| posted on February 15th, 2010 at 09:27 AM |
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i bet he's reading this lot, looking at the comments and changing things accordingly.
mate, loose the greed gain the trust, you have alot of hits cos people are curious of what you are doing next, not cos they are going to bid!
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2 early notchbacks
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1 low light panel
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1 16" syncro doka
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| posted on February 15th, 2010 at 01:07 PM |
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This guy has a problem to understand the difference between except and accept....
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| posted on February 15th, 2010 at 07:10 PM |
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Watching everything with great interest.
Not a bidder, never have been and never will be.
I think CJ John's comment could be right on the money, more so than the current asking price
countrybuggybill
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