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BroncoGuy
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 Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 12:19 pm Post subject: Looking to fire on this 73 Ghia Autoshift |
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I found this Ghia in my town and I am looking to purchase it for rehab. It needs new rockers, floor pans are said to be in good shape, and outside of a new alternator and minor brake work....it runs. Clearly its an old car and in need of some TLC. From the pics does anyone have any opinions on whether this has good bones from a rebuild or investment thoughts. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/88283290@N04/17511906093/in/dateposted-public/
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NOVA Airhead
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That car looks like it has rust issues.
As an investment it probably will not be a money maker. The cost of heater channel/rocker replacement is high, even if you do the work your self. A '73 AS coupe is low on the desirability scale for Ghias. By all means do it if you want the car but don't expect to make much, if anything as a return - even if you got the car for free.
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c21darrel
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BroncoGuy
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| I went...I saw...I was unimpressed. Thank you for your voices of reason. While I really want a project car I do not need anything along those lines. Im still wanting to find a car with good bones! Thank you for all your help. |
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c21darrel
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BroncoGuy
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| Posted: Tue May 26, 2015 6:56 pm Post subject: 1972 GHIA Convertible |
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http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1972...nId=686430
Spoke with this gentlemen early last week. Car was supposed to be a rebuild but the owner got tied up with work and doesnt have the time. Def in better shape then the other one. I would really prefer the convertible but I am still researching the cost to replace the entire top. Ive heard its a bear to reinstall it should the old one leak.
Again, thanks for the help. Ready to fire! |
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60ragtop
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why would you want to go to the rust belt to buy a ghia 
That one is full of rust and bondo.
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I've restored a large number too, but I don't toot my horn quite as loud.
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maybe he just snapped cause his car sucked  |
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gregson1
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If I was looking for a nice Ghia to sort out, I might start with something like this:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1760037
Would be easy to just leave it alone and drive if around for awhile before committing to a mild restoration, perhaps back to its original green.
Of course, I'd NEVER again buy a Ghia sight unseen. As nice as this car looks, it could just as easily be hiding a nightmarish amount of rust. Or, it might only need some door hinges...
Be patient...your Ghia is out there... |
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NOVA Airhead
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| Posted: Wed May 27, 2015 7:29 am Post subject: Re: 1972 GHIA Convertible |
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http://www.autotraderclassics.com/classic-car/1972...nId=686430
Spoke with this gentlemen early last week. Car was supposed to be a rebuild but the owner got tied up with work and doesnt have the time. Def in better shape then the other one. I would really prefer the convertible but I am still researching the cost to replace the entire top. Ive heard its a bear to reinstall it should the old one leak.
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The ad says Automatic 6 cylinder which it is not - a typo. It looks like that car is an original AC car. The dash unit is still there and the tin looks like AC tin. Nice color combination.
I am biased towards Ghia verts having owned 3 in the last 10 years.
If you do the top yourself the cost is not bad. I had never done a top before and did mine following the instructions here on The Samba. Its a bit of work but it was a good learning experience and came out great. I think it cost me about $600 to replace it including new bows. A local shop wanted $800 to do it plus materials.
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