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kingkarmann
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 Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:00 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| Braukuche wrote: |
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. |
Will it be difficult to register with non matching vin#’s?
Body & pan are different years.
Big deal or not?
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 5:55 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| kingkarmann wrote: |
| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| Braukuche wrote: |
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. |
Will it be difficult to register with non matching vin#’s?
Body & pan are different years.
Big deal or not? |
Depends on the state. Here in NC, you need a title for the VIN on the chassis/pan. If he only has a title for the VIN on the body, I wouldn't be able to register it here.
But I know for example in SC they don't care which VIN you're titling. They actually don't care about much in SC 
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:26 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$41k sold!
Somebody is getting a great one  |
Sounds about right. What a relief to finally see a good car get good money on BAT.
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2022 6:28 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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In CA they wouldn’t accept a title that is to the body tag, it has to be the pan VIN. But, there are a lot of clueless private VIN inspectors who will simply have you read off the number on the body tag without inspecting the pan. If you take it to the DMV or CHP and request a VIN inspection you would be screwed.
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 9:56 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| kingkarmann wrote: |
$41k sold!
Somebody is getting a great one |
Sounds about right. What a relief to finally see a good car get good money on BAT. |
Rumor has it this beauty is heading cross country to New England region 
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 10:18 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
| kingkarmann wrote: |
$41k sold!
Somebody is getting a great one |
Sounds about right. What a relief to finally see a good car get good money on BAT. |
Rumor has it this beauty is heading cross country to New England region |
MARC????????? Would you quit hogging all the good finds????
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:42 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$36,250 Sold
Nicely bought!
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:15 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$36,250 Sold
Nicely bought! |
I’m surprised, I thought it would break $40 easily. It’s grey, big engine, convertible, nicely built, no big issues other than some paint failure, so why the low price? Only thing I can think of is the ugly ‘90s Honda Accord grey plastic interior? Visually the car is boring compared to the 69 coupe with the red interior. What do the rest of you think?
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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
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Keyes
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:23 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
| kingkarmann wrote: |
$36,250 Sold
Nicely bought! |
I’m surprised, I thought it would break $40 easily. It’s grey, big engine, convertible, nicely built, no big issues other than some paint failure, so why the low price? Only thing I can think of is the ugly ‘90s Honda Accord grey plastic interior? Visually the car is boring compared to the 69 coupe with the red interior. What do the rest of you think? |
For me, it was that interior. As you noted, it has the feel of a boring commuter vehicle. Clean but very, very sterile with no "cool" factor. If I'm spending that much, I want the interior to put a smile on my face. |
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irvanm
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| Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 8:29 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| I would agree that the interior in that car wasn't a good choice. |
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kingkarmann
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:15 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$36k Sold
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 8:46 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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It sold for as much as the convertible which was a similar build and even though it was on a earlier pan. I guess the color combination made the difference?
The orange convertible is a nice driver level car as long as you are willing to accept the terrible nose repair.
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1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 9:24 am Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$36k Sold
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It sold for as much as the convertible which was a similar build and even though it was on a earlier pan. I guess the color combination made the difference?
The orange convertible is a nice driver level car as long as you are willing to accept the terrible nose repair. |
I think this one did well. Interior was value added IMO.
The new owner should consider installing the missing engine tin though.
The grey convertible was decent but just didn't pop.
I'm anxious to see what the no reserve sale price will be on the orange 72.
The rear pans look crushed. Front bumper bracket seals missing along with a couple of other seals MIA.
The trunk & inner nose photo's will be interesting to see.
Overall it looks fairly decent.
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c23roo
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| Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2022 6:23 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| Keyes wrote: |
| Braukuche wrote: |
| kingkarmann wrote: |
$36,250 Sold
Nicely bought! |
I’m surprised, I thought it would break $40 easily. It’s grey, big engine, convertible, nicely built, no big issues other than some paint failure, so why the low price? Only thing I can think of is the ugly ‘90s Honda Accord grey plastic interior? Visually the car is boring compared to the 69 coupe with the red interior. What do the rest of you think? |
For me, it was that interior. As you noted, it has the feel of a boring commuter vehicle. Clean but very, very sterile with no "cool" factor. If I'm spending that much, I want the interior to put a smile on my face. |
Long time reader here, thanks a million to all of you for my ongoing Ghia education!
As someone who's been on the lookout for my dream Ghia for some time now I will echo the sentiment regarding the interior. Very clean look but "sterile" was exactly my thought.
Also, my aesthetic tends to the older bumpers so I'll just add that to the list of maybe why this one didn't crack 40k.
But man what a pretty car! |
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$24k Sold
Going to a dealer.
Look for a flip in the near future.
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wheel607
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| Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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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. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Mon Dec 26, 2022 7:50 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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$24k Sold
Going to a dealer.
Look for a flip in the near future. |
That’s a fair price I’d say.
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1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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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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RickS
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| Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Karmanns & Bring-a-Trailer Auctions |
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| 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? |
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