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kingkarmann
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$35,000 RNM
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1966 Coupe
Alumni previously sold August 2019
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kingkarmann
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jpajya
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Fri Jun 27, 2025 5:46 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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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.
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68 Karmann Ghia Cabrio Autostick
71 Karmann Ghia Cabrio
Previously Owned:
2011 VW EOS Hard Top Conv
2008 Saab 9-3 2.0T Conv
2003 Saab 9-3 SE Conv
2001 Saab 9-3 Conv
1998 BMW 3 Series Conv
1997 Saab 900 Conv
1997 Mazda Miata
68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:12 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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I can’t believe that 66 Ghia was a no sale at $35k!
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1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
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RickS
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| Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2025 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 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. |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:21 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 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
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99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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JAL78 
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:31 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 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”!
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rcooled
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:17 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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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...
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'65 Ghia coupe (totaled)
'67 Ghia convertible (current)
'69.5 Ghia convertible and
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33woodie
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| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 5:42 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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I wonder what this Ghia sold for in the prior sale and what it will bring this time?
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 6:59 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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1966 Coupe
Alumni previously sold August 2019
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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. |
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kingkarmann
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kingkarmann
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rcooled
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2025 4:52 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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...wonder what it will bring this time? |
The market has spoken...$49,000 
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'65 Ghia coupe (totaled)
'67 Ghia convertible (current)
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2025 5:44 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 33woodie wrote: |
...wonder what it will bring this time? |
The market has spoken...$49,000 |
Great result!
Great Ghia!
Going to a great home  |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Jul 04, 2025 5:57 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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That convertible was extremely well bought. Congrats JAL.
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Retirement is here!
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now
1989 Westfalia |
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kingkarmann
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JAL78
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2025 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 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.
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Trylon
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:08 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 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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