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Fri Oct 24, 2025 2:48 pm

$16,250 RNM
kingkarmann wrote: 1960 Coupe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-coupe-5/

Fri Oct 24, 2025 3:29 pm

Looks empty w/o the chrome window trim and nose badge. Its missing the one year only dash trim piece. A little effort to straighten out the air vents would go a long way. Nice car.

Sun Oct 26, 2025 1:41 pm

$50,000 Sold

kingkarmann wrote: 1963 Convertible
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https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1963-volkswagen-...gn_2461171

Sun Oct 26, 2025 7:42 pm

kingkarmann wrote: $50,000 Sold

And for TWICE the price of this recent '68...I just don't get it :roll:

Mon Oct 27, 2025 12:46 pm

$16,499 Sold

kingkarmann wrote: 1974 Convertible

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1974-volkswagen-...gn_2648441

Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:06 pm

Can someone explain why a convert went this low. It does not look that bad. What am I missing?

Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:46 pm

Leonard Hooks wrote: Can someone explain why a convert went this low. It does not look that bad. What am I missing?
Perhaps the '74, with the late bumpers, large lights and such, is just not appealing to the deep-pocketed lowlight purists.

Tue Oct 28, 2025 6:19 am

Sold for $10k less than first BAT go around.
Seems like seller had their fun and are selling to make room for another toy.
It's a beautiful build. Full of top shelf parts with a great eye for detail.

No Reserve auction.
This was sellers first auction. I get the impression the sale might be to settle an estate. No evidence. Just a feeling.
If you need to unload a Ghia with little to no hassle BAT is the way to go.
The new owner got a nice one for a good price.

This one sold in July of 2019 for $12k. This time it goes for $16,499. Well bought but it appears to have some issues with the floor pans.
Unless the big bumper KG's are low mileage museum examples or well modified they don't seem to get the same attention.

Ghia prices seem to have softened over the last year or so.
All I know is if you are in the market and the right car comes up bid to win.

Tue Oct 28, 2025 8:44 am

kingkarmann wrote:
Sold for $10k less than first BAT go around.
Seems like seller had their fun and are selling to make room for another toy.
It's a beautiful build. Full of top shelf parts with a great eye for detail.

No Reserve auction.
This was sellers first auction. I get the impression the sale might be to settle an estate. No evidence. Just a feeling.
If you need to unload a Ghia with little to no hassle BAT is the way to go.
The new owner got a nice one for a good price.

This one sold in July of 2019 for $12k. This time it goes for $16,499. Well bought but it appears to have some issues with the floor pans.
Unless the big bumper KG's are low mileage museum examples or well modified they don't seem to get the same attention.

Ghia prices seem to have softened over the last year or so.
All I know is if you are in the market and the right car comes up bid to win.

I agree. Spot on assessments from the King!

Tue Nov 04, 2025 5:55 am

1970 Coupe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-coupe-26/

Wed Nov 05, 2025 6:24 am

So, King, I am thinking about putting our car on BAT. Looks like you’ve created a great resource with this thread to discuss this. Is it worth all the posting effort to sell a KG through BAT or, given that time is not of the essence, is something like Hagerty a viable outlet?

Wed Nov 05, 2025 7:51 am

Trylon wrote: So, King, I am thinking about putting our car on BAT. Looks like you’ve created a great resource with this thread to discuss this. Is it worth all the posting effort to sell a KG through BAT or, given that time is not of the essence, is something like Hagerty a viable outlet?

It seems BAT or Hagarty would both be contenders. However, I think more eyes are on Bring a Trailer.
If I were ever to sell I definitely feel it would be worth the upfront hassle.
BAT offers photography services for an additional fee. Not sure about Hagarty.
Other than dealing with commenters ( :wink: ) the freedom of not dealing with scammers and/or tire kickers through other on-line for sale outlets would be worth it to me.

I would highly suggest reaching out to theghiagirl or Brauckuche. They have sold Ghia's on BAT and can give you some more information that I can't as a buyer.

One thing for sure, the next caretaker is going to get much better and extremely well documented low- light than what you began with. :shock: 8)

Fri Nov 07, 2025 6:29 am

1966 Convertible

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-volkswagen-...gn_2648441

Fri Nov 07, 2025 6:32 am

1964 Coupe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-coupe-4-2-2/

Second chance No Reserve auction after a no sale in April.

Mon Nov 10, 2025 1:20 pm

$10,800 Sold

kingkarmann wrote: 1970 Coupe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-coupe-26/

Mon Nov 10, 2025 8:57 pm

That appears to be a very nice car for the money, but I'm no expert.

Tue Nov 11, 2025 8:36 am

scottyrocks wrote: That appears to be a very nice car for the money, but I'm no expert.

I agree. It was well bought.
Sure, it has some minor issues but looks to be a solid example.

Tue Nov 11, 2025 2:24 pm

$8,600 Sold

kingkarmann wrote: 1964 Coupe

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1964-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-coupe-4-2-2/

Second chance No Reserve auction after a no sale in April.

Thu Nov 13, 2025 12:51 pm

$21,000 Sold

kingkarmann wrote: 1966 Convertible

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-volkswagen-...gn_2648441

Thu Nov 13, 2025 12:54 pm

1972 Convertible

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-convertible-22/