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Braukuche
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 Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:49 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| There are only about 5 people that really care for 100% originality and they are here on Samba. Everyone draws the line of restoration where they see fit. Usually the pocket book makes the final decision. |
 That would be me…1 out of 5 |
2/5
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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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udo dreisoerner
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Location: Germany
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:18 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| John Ghia wrote: |
| There are only about 5 people that really care for 100% originality and they are here on Samba. Everyone draws the line of restoration where they see fit. Usually the pocket book makes the final decision. |
I'm one of them:-) 3/5
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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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udo dreisoerner
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:20 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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So, when is a lowlight not a lowlight? |
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The Ghia Forum has seen quite a few of these over the years, one owner insisting he had a rare "transition" model. The truth is when the cars had a front end accident the dealer repair shop gave them a nice new replacement panel. The original owners were delighted with their "upgrade".
More drivel if you have time to waste  :
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=462095 |
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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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owokie
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 4:59 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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Scam, two different batteries, and that optima is really harshing my mellow. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2024 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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Scam, two different batteries, and that optima is really harshing my mellow. |
I upgraded to a new and improved old style…or at least it looks that way now.
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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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sparkleplenty
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Joined: January 09, 2008
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Location: California
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:53 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| Braukuche wrote: |
| owokie wrote: |
Scam, two different batteries, and that optima is really harshing my mellow. |
I upgraded to a new and improved old style…or at least it looks that way now. |
What exhaust are you running on that Okrasa?
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'56 European Oval Ragtop-Stock
'56 Karmann Ghia Coupe-Stock
'59 Italian Series I Li150 Lambretta-Stock
"Give a man a fish, feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime."
"Only when the tide goes out do you discover who is swimming naked." |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:37 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| sparkleplenty wrote: |
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Scam, two different batteries, and that optima is really harshing my mellow. |
I upgraded to a new and improved old style…or at least it looks that way now. |
What exhaust are you running on that Okrasa? |
Stock exhaust.
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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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OTO X58
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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That makes 22 now!
And not a single one restored correctly…
Prices are all over the place, but in this market pretty optimistic pricing. And none of them seem to be selling…
Guess I’ll hang onto mine for now. |
23 now.
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24 now.
Good number are in Europe.
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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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Marcdeb
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sfbayld
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| Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| It is a solid Ghia. Body is really fantastic as far as damage goes. Runs and drives nice. But like some stories in our lives, overpaid, lost the storage and now bouncing around between spots. Just trying to figure out how much money hemorrhaging it will take to stop the loss. Gotta learn to shop with my brain and not my heart. |
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John Moxon 
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:57 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| It is a solid Ghia. Body is really fantastic as far as damage goes. Runs and drives nice. But like some stories in our lives, overpaid, lost the storage and now bouncing around between spots. Just trying to figure out how much money hemorrhaging it will take to stop the loss. Gotta learn to shop with my brain and not my heart. |
That’s a super nice car. If it’s as dry and unhit as you describe it’s well worth the price. If someone put a correct interior they’d still be way ahead than if they bought a full project for half what you are asking. And they still wouldn’t have an original metal car. Best of luck with it.
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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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sfbayld
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| Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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| Thank you! I appreciate those kind words about the car. A little bit of interior work and you have a really nice car. That is all I would really do to it. |
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jeffrey8164
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| Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 6:36 pm Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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That’s why I can’t have it.
I’d start cleaning things and the next thing I’d know, the body would be coming off the pan.
It’s awesome to see a true survivor.
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Turning owners into mechanics since 1938.
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JAL78
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:44 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/volkswagen/karmann-ghia/2774450.html
What a rare beauty! Looks pretty nice. Too bad its in Bavaria
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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
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John Moxon
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JAL78
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Lowlights for sale |
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Diamond Grey? It looks like Lizard Green
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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
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