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 Volksy85
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| posted on May 29th, 2012 at 05:37 PM |
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Mid-60s beetle...what to pay?
hi guys
what's the going rate for an original unmolested mid 60s 1200 beetle in fair shape these days?
there's no rust (that I can see anyway), and the motor's healthy. just a tidy car that's been used/maintained fairly regularly and would be a great
driver with some basic freshening up.
any value advice welcome.
'75 single cab pickup
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hus22l
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| posted on May 29th, 2012 at 08:16 PM |
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You looking to buy or sell?
Does the current owner know what the market is?
I got mine for a couple of hundred on the basis it was going to be looked after. I could really have paid up to a couple of thousand. Depends a lot
on the current owners attachment to it. If it is in te condition you have indicated (assuming it is also registered) I would say $1500ish.
Correct me if I am way off fellow dubbers
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| posted on May 29th, 2012 at 08:57 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by hus22l
You looking to buy or sell?
Does the current owner know what the market is?
I got mine for a couple of hundred on the basis it was going to be looked after. I could really have paid up to a couple of thousand. Depends a lot
on the current owners attachment to it. If it is in te condition you have indicated (assuming it is also registered) I would say $1500ish.
Correct me if I am way off fellow dubbers
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Id say wrong..
Unmolestered, in good general original mainained condition, with rego... Mid 60's.... Between $2500 - $4500?
These have gone up as the good solid original ones are not as plentiful as they once were. They are still around but few and far between.
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| posted on May 29th, 2012 at 09:00 PM |
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5k +
1969 1500
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| posted on May 29th, 2012 at 09:09 PM |
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How long was that piece of string again.............
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| posted on May 29th, 2012 at 09:54 PM |
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With current rego and roadworthy cert. Maybe $3500-$5500
No RWC, and drop it down a couple $K
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 07:05 AM |
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uh oh, i payed more for mine ( a 67 ) oh well i love it
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 07:32 AM |
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4-5 ish. if its as said, very much working off the piece of string guess though
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 08:30 AM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by esevwbits
4-5 ish. if its as said, very much working off the piece of string guess though
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The operative word(s)....this is where any guess tends to go haywire.....my good condition might be entirely different than your good condition......
Back to the piece of string
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 08:33 AM |
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I would have said "How tall is a Chinaman".....but I'm probably not allowed to say that anymore.
I'd rather wear a Beetle out by racing it than by polishing it!
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 07:33 PM |
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Take your time and look around i bought mine for around 1500. You would be lucky to get a 60's beetle with minimal rust though. If its in good
condition i'd only pay 2500-3000
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 08:11 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by HappyDaze
I would have said "How tall is a Chinaman".....but I'm probably not allowed to say that anymore.
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Who cares what his name is?
I dream of a day when a chicken can cross a road without being asked for it's motive!
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| posted on May 30th, 2012 at 09:17 PM |
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I bought mine 2 weeks ago for just under $2k, unregistered but drove home fine, has rust and some paint / panel issues, but I was happy with the
price.....
1965 VW Beetle
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| posted on July 5th, 2012 at 08:55 PM |
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just bought a stock 60', with only surface rust, no rego for $1500??? im thinking i got a bargain???
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| posted on July 5th, 2012 at 09:17 PM |
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It's worth what you are willing to pay for it, if you like the car and the sound of the price, it's meant to be!
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Carl and Emily
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| posted on July 6th, 2012 at 09:35 AM |
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Hmmm,..
and ontop of what has been said above,..
I'd say you need to 'like' the car.
Because it will generally always cost more than you think/ want to get it to the condition you want.
Buy the year and model of car that you really want.
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| posted on July 11th, 2012 at 06:14 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by toomanybugs
Hmmm,..
and ontop of what has been said above,..
I'd say you need to 'like' the car.
Because it will generally always cost more than you think/ want to get it to the condition you want.
Buy the year and model of car that you really want.
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I agree i bought my 65 as i loved the look and felt it had/has potential...... almost of to the panel beater for a spray.
Paid 1000
spent 500 - 600
time a few long hours
all worth it good fun and a cool car
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| posted on July 14th, 2012 at 09:03 PM |
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I agree with the above comments - a classic car is only worth what you are willing to pay!
I searched for many months before finding one I liked the look of that met my 'want' list.
I bought my '62 in 2009 for a shade over $3.5k with rego, new set of tyres and a well serviced engine. Bought it in Sydney and drove it to Brissie on
the same day. Had minimal rust and has run like a dream since. I'm happy with my investment.
Every car is different, so too every buyer/seller!
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