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Braukuche
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 Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2022 6:17 pm Post subject: Re: A 57 for sale |
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Typical abandoned project with paint removed.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
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udo dreisoerner
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just seen at german market
https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id...mp;ref=srp
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Searching for a 1956 lowlight karmann ghia with a VIN number between1273054 and 1273440, and the matching engine with an Engine Number between
1525510 and 1525519 PLEASE OFFER ME ONLY THE CARS THAT I'M LOOKING FOR, THANKS!! |
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VeloMikey
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Trylon
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Ha! Never thought I would consider mine a bargin!
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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JAL78 
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What do you think about this car? Seems really well put together.
https://www.oldbug.com/wagmas59.htm
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1956 Beetle Oval Rag top with Judson SC
1958 Karmann Ghia convertible
1959 Karmann Ghia coupe
1961 Karmann Ghia convertible
1965 Karmann Ghia convertible
1973 Karmann Ghia convertible Sport Edition
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Trylon
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$168,000?
Gotta up my insurance.
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1973 Porsche 914 2.0
1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
1979 Volkswagen Rabbit
1973 Volkswagen Bus
1970 MGB-GT
1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
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John Moxon
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JAL78
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Its no doubt a beautiful car but over priced for what it is. But someone may pay the price that doesn't care about the details. Apparently this does happen, look what happened to the 1956-58 "Frankencar" that was deleted on BAT then sold twice after at auctions ending with a $110,000 final price for a coupe.
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1956 Beetle Oval Rag top with Judson SC
1958 Karmann Ghia convertible
1959 Karmann Ghia coupe
1961 Karmann Ghia convertible
1965 Karmann Ghia convertible
1973 Karmann Ghia convertible Sport Edition
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John Moxon
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RickS
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2022 1:14 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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I’d think that is closer to a $10k car, depending on rust. What do others think? |
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Marcdeb
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Just by looking at the pictures, it's difficult to judge but $22K is unrealistic for a coupe in this condition. A 57 cabriolet . . . maybe, but still a lot of money depending on it's condition. Even if someone can do all the work themselves, it's still going to end up with more cash invested than it's worth, which might be ok, if it's someone's dream car.
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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=
71 Ghia Vert Restoration: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=726710&postorder=asc |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| Marcdeb wrote: |
| Just by looking at the pictures, it's difficult to judge but $22K is unrealistic for a coupe in this condition. A 57 cabriolet . . . maybe, but still a lot of money depending on it's condition. Even if someone can do all the work themselves, it's still going to end up with more cash invested than it's worth, which might be ok, if it's someone's dream car. |
I paid $5k for my 1956 and it was in similar shape but with solid pans. That price is insane.
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Go Reds! Smash state!
Retirement is here!
1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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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cruiser
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:16 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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Beautiful '59 cabriolet up for sale:
https://www.oldbug.com/wagmas59.htm
Does anyone know the story on this one? The owner, builder, history?
Nice! |
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VeloMikey
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RickS
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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There is not a panel on that car that doesn’t need major work. If somebody pays anywhere near that price, they need to have their head examined. |
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calexican
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| RickS wrote: |
I’d think that is closer to a $10k car, depending on rust. What do others think? |
That’s pretty much what my car looked like…even sat as long…I paid less than 3 grand for mine…that was 12 years ago…looks like he’s gone down on the price to 16. |
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calexican
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| Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2022 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| Wow!! I just noticed the seller is in Paradise California…survived the fire. |
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