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Era Vulgaris
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Location: Raleigh, NC
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 Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| theghiagirl wrote: |
Coming soon to BAT! |
Absolutely gorgeous! Ghias do look so good in black 
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Currently own:
66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
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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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:43 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Rarely see them in black. Looks sharp.
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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
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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kingkarmann
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Joined: November 05, 2003
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| Posted: Tue Dec 06, 2022 8:18 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| theghiagirl wrote: |
Coming soon to BAT! |
Absolutely gorgeous! Ghias do look so good in black |
It’s live!
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-14/
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Era Vulgaris
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Joined: August 22, 2012
Posts: 1677
Location: Raleigh, NC
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:06 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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What is the Ampco bottle that attaches to the base of the carb? I've never seen that before
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Currently own:
66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
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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John Moxon 
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 6:32 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Ampco Top End Oiler.
You add a light oil like Marvel Mystery Oil. It injects a mist of oil into the intake. It's supposed to help lubricate the top end of the heads and pistons.
Not sure if it does anything other than add a neat vintage vibe
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Era Vulgaris
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Joined: August 22, 2012
Posts: 1677
Location: Raleigh, NC
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:16 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Um, holy crap...the example pic of of the VW kit on Ampco's website is this exact 69 Ghia. Look at the battery kill switch. Definitely the same car
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Currently own:
66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
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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calexican
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Joined: June 11, 2008
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Location: El Paso, TX
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 7:20 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Good luck ghiagirl!! That’s a beautiful, classy Ghia. |
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rbsurfguy
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Joined: August 10, 2008
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Location: Fairfax, Northern Virginia Formerly Huntington Beach, SoCal
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 9:52 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Looks like a new toy for Trylon, the oiler that is!! Good luck with the auction!
Jeff
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1971 Ghia convertible (Body off rebuild)
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theghiagirl
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Joined: February 15, 2004
Posts: 537
Location: Near Portland, OR
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
Um, holy crap...the example pic of of the VW kit on Ampco's website is this exact 69 Ghia. Look at the battery kill switch. Definitely the same car
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Thank you to everyone for all the good vibes and the details on the Ampco oiler. That's so cool that Ampco has a picture of my 69 in their photo gallery. Thank you Era Vulgaris for posting it!  |
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theghiagirl
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Location: Near Portland, OR
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:34 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| What are the chances that Betty ( previous owner of John Moxon's lowlight) and Lea ( previous owner of my 69) knew one another or waved at one another as they drove by? Marina Green and Presidio Heights is 2.5 miles apart, they both drove black Karmann Ghias and lived in that same area of San Francisco at the same time. Hmm. |
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Marcdeb
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:14 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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What a beauty! Such low mileage and to have great historical documentation as well. Hopefully it will go to another great caretaker. I love the interior. Original door panels are just beautiful. Would love to see my 68 Regatta parked along side this car so I hope it comes to New England.
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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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jason_hamilton
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Joined: February 07, 2003
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Location: Abbotsford, BC
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:33 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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You remember that smart kid in high school that completely blew the grade curve apart?
This car will potentially do that for Ghia market values as well as buyer expectations.
Excellent example.
Lisa, would you care to say why you chose BAT vs Barret-Jackson vs Mecum vs Sotheby's vs anything else? Just curious.
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theghiagirl
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Location: Near Portland, OR
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 2:55 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| What a beauty! Such low mileage and to have great historical documentation as well. Hopefully it will go to another great caretaker. I love the interior. Original door panels are just beautiful. Would love to see my 68 Regatta parked along side this car so I hope it comes to New England. |
Thank you, Marc. It wouldn't be the first time I sent one to your neck of the woods.  |
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kingkarmann
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theghiagirl
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Location: Near Portland, OR
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| Posted: Wed Dec 07, 2022 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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You remember that smart kid in high school that completely blew the grade curve apart?
This car will potentially do that for Ghia market values as well as buyer expectations.
Excellent example.
Lisa, would you care to say why you chose BAT vs Barret-Jackson vs Mecum vs Sotheby's vs anything else? Just curious. |
Hi Jason! I actually hadn't given it too much thought to take it to an auction such as Barret-Jackson. I do know that with those types of auctions there are fees up front and at the end of auction. There are a lot of expenses to get a car to an auction, such as transport of the car, airline tickets, rental car, hotel, etc. There's also a lot of time involved with being out of town for an in person auction.
BaT is pretty convenient because you can do everything from your home and the fees for BaT are so much lower for both the seller and the buyer. It still takes quite a bit of work to get a car approved and listed on BaT. It also takes another week of your time to be available to answer questions, post additional pictures, etc. I think that being involved in ones auction is a key factor in having a good end result. |
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kingkarmann
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:54 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Nicely done car.
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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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Era Vulgaris
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Joined: August 22, 2012
Posts: 1677
Location: Raleigh, NC
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2022 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Nicely done car. |
I don't normally like custom interiors, but that one does look good.
But the chrome tins are not my thing. And the trans gearing is not doing the engine any favors, IMO. I don't know why people are so scared of rpms. Engines are made to spin, and they have an easier time doing the work they need to do when they're spinning faster.
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Currently own:
66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
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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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 4:57 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$41k sold!
Somebody is getting a great one 
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