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Era Vulgaris
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$24k Sold
Going to a dealer.
Look for a flip in the near future. |
It will probably show up on BAT..........because more and more dealers are there. |
It just sold on BaT. The market spoke. Why would the dealer put it back on BaT when he was just the high bidder? |
Because that's what dealers do. A dealer way overbought this pretty average 73 TR6 for $29k back in September 2022, which is show-car TR6 money. And he's trying to get his money back 3 months later, which I think he'll have a tough time doing
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-triumph-tr6-95/
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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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RickS
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Joined: May 05, 2005
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Location: Speonk, NY
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 6:33 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| RickS wrote: |
| wheel607 wrote: |
| kingkarmann wrote: |
$24k Sold
Going to a dealer.
Look for a flip in the near future. |
It will probably show up on BAT..........because more and more dealers are there. |
It just sold on BaT. The market spoke. Why would the dealer put it back on BaT when he was just the high bidder? |
Because that's what dealers do. A dealer way overbought this pretty average 73 TR6 for $29k back in September 2022, which is show-car TR6 money. And he's trying to get his money back 3 months later, which I think he'll have a tough time doing
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-triumph-tr6-95/ |
We are entering a recession, discretionary spending items, like collector cars, will likely decrease in value, at least in the short term. Dealers aren’t into holding cars for the long term. My point being, if he wants to make money, he better change the venue. |
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 2:19 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$22,500 Sold without reserve.
I think we can confidently say that we are not in a price bubble.
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JAL78 
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Location: Novato, CA
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$22,500 Sold without reserve.
I think we can confidently say that we are not in a price bubble. |
I was expecting 15-18k. It shows that buyers are still willing to dig deep when they are presented with a decent solid car! Really nice color for a Ghia!
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1959 Karmann Ghia coupe
1961 Karmann Ghia convertible
1965 Karmann Ghia convertible
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Fair price for that car.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
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kingkarmann
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c21darrel
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2023 6:30 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Looks like an og 20K mile car. |
I really does with the exception of the split dash.
I'm sure the Odometer has rolled at least once.
The pics if the maintenance book in the gallery show it was serviced at 42,500 miles sometime in 1977.
Overall the body and pans look very solid. Great color too 
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c21darrel
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2023 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Looks like an og 20K mile car. |
I really does with the exception of the split dash.
I'm sure the Odometer has rolled at least once.
The pics if the maintenance book in the gallery show it was serviced at 42,500 miles sometime in 1977.
Overall the body and pans look very solid. Great color too |
I wonder how they kept the seats so nice? I guess they must have always used covers?
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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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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 9:21 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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The reserve is off after an $8k bid.
IMO this one is really a diamond in the rough.
Just really solid looking throughout.
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obus
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 3:32 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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The reserve is off after an $8k bid.
IMO this one is really a diamond in the rough.
Just really solid looking throughout. |
$13,250 Sold
Very well bought even including shipping and BAT cut there’s room to play.
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:21 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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And just like that we have another 72 Coupe
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-23/
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Zack1978
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 4:42 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Aftermarket sunroof and rusty pans………that’s a no go!
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JSR5150
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Location: Chapin, SC
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:09 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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I'm the new owner of the Blood Orange '72 car. We're finalizing payment and shipping arrangements early next week. This is my first VW, been a Datsun Fairlady Roadster guy for years, but I've always had a soft spot for Ghias. I'm looking forward to receiving and enjoying this car.[/img]
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:11 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| I'm the new owner of the Blood Orange '72 car. We're finalizing payment and shipping arrangements early next week. This is my first VW, been a Datsun Fairlady Roadster guy for years, but I've always had a soft spot for Ghias. I'm looking forward to receiving and enjoying this car. |
Based on what we could see in the pictures, you got one heck of a deal.
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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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JSR5150
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Location: Chapin, SC
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| I'm the new owner of the Blood Orange '72 car. We're finalizing payment and shipping arrangements early next week. This is my first VW, been a Datsun Fairlady Roadster guy for years, but I've always had a soft spot for Ghias. I'm looking forward to receiving and enjoying this car. |
Based on what we could see in the pictures, you got one heck of a deal. |
Thanks, that means a lot since I'm new to Ghias!  |
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kent70ghia
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| Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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Glad to see you joined, I suggested it in the Facebook post  there is a ton of good info, you have just jumped into a rabbit hole 
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| I'm the new owner of the Blood Orange '72 car. We're finalizing payment and shipping arrangements early next week. This is my first VW, been a Datsun Fairlady Roadster guy for years, but I've always had a soft spot for Ghias. I'm looking forward to receiving and enjoying this car.[/img] |
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| I'm the new owner of the Blood Orange '72 car. We're finalizing payment and shipping arrangements early next week. This is my first VW, been a Datsun Fairlady Roadster guy for years, but I've always had a soft spot for Ghias. I'm looking forward to receiving and enjoying this car.[/img] |
Congrats!
From everything I saw you got a really solid one
Hope you include us in your future Ghia adventures.
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