"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
05/17/2019 at 13:46 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
05/17/2019 at 13:46 • Filed to: None | 2
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Here is the car:
He sent me these pics, so the quality isn’t great, and no engine bay shots.
However, he did send me some history:
“I am interested in selling my car.
Facts about my car:
1) 1974 Karmann Ghia (VW). I have owned the auto since 1975 (45 years) . The previous owner was my insurance agent and was the original owner, for a very short time..
2) It has been driven 210,000 miles. Odometer actually reads approx.10,000
3) A new 1.6 D/P engine installed about 20,000 miles ago (Aug ‘04) .
4) For the past 18 years it has been garaged and driven in Las Vegas , a very dry climate. The garage is completely enclosed. I have all of the service records since 2003.
5) It has been registered and insured by Hagerty as a “Classic Car” in Nevada and has been driven less than 2,000 miles/yr over that time span . According to current Nevada law you are allowed to drive it 5,000 miles/year.
6) Body is clean with no rust at all. Two very small nicks in the paint .
7) Exterior looks new. Repainted it approx 28 years ago. interior shows some wear.
8) never in an accident.
9) It has been religiously serviced by an expert VW service company in Las Vegas.
10) My Classic Car Insurance Company, Hagerty, places the following values on the VW-Ghia.
Cherry condition - $16,00 - $18,000
Average Condition - $11,300
Poor condition - $7,000 - $9,000
This vehicle is in above average condition, My asking price is $11,900. ”
I have to be honest with the guy - I think he might more money for it, and I am telling him to put this one on Bring A Traile r. Look at these KG sales:
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He might get lucky if somebody wants a car owned by one person for 45 years. What do you think?
punkgoose17
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 13:52 |
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BAT is now always the way to find someone who will overpay.
RacinBob
> punkgoose17
05/17/2019 at 14:00 |
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Few of these purchases are investments. I s it overpaying if you can afford it and you are getting what you want?
ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 14:08 |
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I’m guessing he’ll have no problem finding someone to snap up an extensively documented car. That said, the paint in the pictures looks faded but intact. Assuming this is an older single statge paint finish, I’d probably tell him to invest an afternoon compounding and polishing out the paint and seeing what can be achieved. Something tells me that car becomes more valuable if it is shiny.
Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
> RacinBob
05/17/2019 at 14:10 |
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Just makes quirky/desirable used cars all the more inaccessible for regular folk though over time.
WilliamsSW
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 14:45 |
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I’m with you on pricing. Being rust free and accident free is even more critical on a Karmann Ghia than other cars thanks to that “true” unibody construction.
This seems like a perfect car for BaT- lots of documentation and history, plus a pristine body.
Just tell him to get (a lot of) better photos.
I’d bet on it topping 11900 easily.
HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 14:51 |
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That’s a good price for a well cared for, turn key, Ghia. I’d buy it if I could.
Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 15:02 |
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Get better pictures and he might get 13k
vicali
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 15:21 |
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BaT or OldBug.
That’s a lot for a late model KG. Sitting around for 45 years is both good and bad. Dropping in a new 1600 is also both good and bad. Better get some pics of the pans and battery tray to back up the no rust.. Shots of inside the front apron and rear aprons would show if it’s ever been in an accident.
Spridget
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 16:07 |
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If you want to verify VW pricing, check TheSamba, not BaT. I honestly think he may be a little on the high side.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> ImmoralMinority
05/17/2019 at 16:12 |
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No-accident, straight Karmann Ghia with no rust of any kind... areyouawizard.jpg
dumpsterfire!
> ImmoralMinority
05/18/2019 at 08:40 |
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i think he can fairly quickly and easily get 11,900 for it almost anywhere , as long as there is no rust, no dents in the nose, and even with the replacement engine.