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kingkarmann Thu Jun 26, 2025 12:56 pm

$35,000 RNM

kingkarmann wrote: 1966 Coupe
Alumni previously sold August 2019


kingkarmann Thu Jun 26, 2025 1:20 pm

1969 Vert

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-convertible-26/


jpajya Thu Jun 26, 2025 4:45 pm

kingkarmann wrote: 1969 Vert

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-convertible-26/



Stunning.
For those curious, here's pics of the car from prior sale, before the undercoating was removed with dry ice.
https://www.rayskillmanclassiccars.com/vehicles/358/1969-volkswagen-karmann-ghia

Marcdeb Fri Jun 27, 2025 5:46 pm

I've never seen under coating applied so far up the rocker panels. Amazing that dry ice can do such a thorough job without damaging paint.

This 69 is amazing. It will be interesting to see where the bidding will go considering recent bidding hasn't been very exciting. Two years ago, if this was a 4 speed, it would have easily exceeded $50,000. I think those interested in all original Convertible Ghia in this condition probably won't care what transmission is in it though.
If this was in my garage, I couldn't part with it.

Braukuche Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:12 pm

I can’t believe that 66 Ghia was a no sale at $35k!

RickS Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:23 pm

Braukuche wrote: I can’t believe that 66 Ghia was a no sale at $35k!

And the guy bought the car for $23K in 2019, and looks to have done nothing to it.

Era Vulgaris Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:21 am

Braukuche wrote: I can’t believe that 66 Ghia was a no sale at $35k!

Agreed. That was all the money for that car plus the moon. I can't believe it was no sale. I mean, it's a pretty clean custom-ish build, but cheap TMI seat covers and cheap loop carpet, no door panel trims, no sun visors, etc. I'd have taken the $12k in profit

JAL78 Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:31 am

Braukuche wrote: I can’t believe that 66 Ghia was a no sale at $35k!
I totally agree with the you. The bidders were there on this listing. As goes the saying “ Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth”!

rcooled Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:17 pm

kingkarmann wrote: 1969 Vert
Brings back some good memories...

I once owned a twin of this one, but not quite in the same pristine condition. I converted the AutoStick to a 4-speed and built a 2.0L motor for it. It was one of my favorite VWs...

It's original Oriole Yellow paint actually looked much better than in this over-exposed photo...

33woodie Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:42 pm

jpajya wrote: kingkarmann wrote: 1969 Vert

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-convertible-26/



Stunning.
For those curious, here's pics of the car from prior sale, before the undercoating was removed with dry ice.
https://www.rayskillmanclassiccars.com/vehicles/358/1969-volkswagen-karmann-ghia

I wonder what this Ghia sold for in the prior sale and what it will bring this time?

kingkarmann Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:59 am

kingkarmann wrote: 1966 Coupe
Alumni previously sold August 2019



Not that it matters now but I did forget to post the link.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-coupe-4/

I really thought it would have been a sale at $35k
911r is a big seller on BAT which I think affords them some influence in setting reserves.
If this was a private seller as opposed to a dealer I don't think BAT would have allowed a reserve over $30k.
I'm guessing 911r asked and BAT agreed to a $40k reserve based on preferred customer status.

kingkarmann Tue Jul 01, 2025 5:19 am

1963 Chop Top
Third appearance on BAT

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volkswagen-...gn_2461171


kingkarmann Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:36 pm

1974 Coupe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-volkswagen-...gn_2648438


rcooled Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:52 pm

33woodie wrote:

...wonder what it will bring this time?
The market has spoken...$49,000 :shock:

kingkarmann Thu Jul 03, 2025 5:44 pm

rcooled wrote: 33woodie wrote:

...wonder what it will bring this time?
The market has spoken...$49,000 :shock:
Great result!
Great Ghia!
Going to a great home 8)

Braukuche Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:57 pm

That convertible was extremely well bought. Congrats JAL.

kingkarmann Sun Jul 06, 2025 8:45 am

1974 Convertible

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-convertible-38/



Was listed a couple of days ago. Guess it got lost in the holiday rush.

JAL78 Sun Jul 06, 2025 10:44 am

Braukuche wrote: That convertible was extremely well bought. Congrats JAL.

Thanks Dan! We missed you. The auction somehow didn’t seem complete without your very astute and honest comments! I really wanted this car. I actually bid on it when it was listed by Mecum in Kissimmee , Florida January 2024 auction but decided to stop bidding at 30k. Shoulda/ coulda….This semi automatic should be interesting. I have enough Ghia’s with the 4 speed manual transmissions. When this gem arrives you know that I’m going to be feasting my purest eyes all over it for a while before I drive it. I’m prepared to realize that it probably won’t look as pristine as it appears in the BAT listing. They always look nicer in the photos.

Trylon Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:04 pm

Thought this link to last year’s Bring a Trailer Alumni event might be of interest to this thread:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/xg2U1YXAiz45ickp8

kingkarmann Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:08 pm

JAL78 wrote: Braukuche wrote: That convertible was extremely well bought. Congrats JAL.
I’m prepared to realize that it probably won’t look as pristine as it appears in the BAT listing. They always look nicer in the photos.

Truth!




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