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Jun 23, 2017 17:52:07 GMT
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How long is a piece of string? I have a friend who found this car in the Midwest of America. Currently not been moved so no real idea on condition etc. But thought I would ask the question anyway. Answers may range from 50p to Hell No, Not on my watch !!! And all sorts inbetween or a bit more. I know it will probably cost between £2000 to £2500 to land it in the UK. Ohhh and it has no title as title was open when bought but owners house burned down. So do make comments and opinions know please. I have no real idea what these cars are worth in the UK. And what sort of costs could be involved. Photos. All I have right now.    There you go.  |
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Jun 23, 2017 21:18:08 GMT
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It's worth no more than £1,000 has it is but idiots on certain web based auction sites are sometimes willing to pay a lot more than that - especially if it is described has a 'Genuine Barn Find'
Completely restored and in concours condition it's worth £11,000 - to completely & properly restore it professionally to concours condition would cost approximately two & half times of what it is worth when completed
Best advice based on 40 years restoration experience is 'WAQ' (Walk away Quickly)
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Looking at the ads they don't seem to command such a hefty price in the US. They imported more thannwe did, and then drier southern climes has ensured greater supply has survived.
I'm not a VW fan (being Jewish I tend to avoid cars commissioned by Hitler) but that aside wouldn't have thought it worth very much.
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Jun 24, 2017 22:39:45 GMT
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On the plus side it's a flat screen torsion bar car, so a '68, '69 or '70 - I'm pretty sure the finger cutout for the filler flap is '68 only. It's a genuine Karmann-built car too, not a homebrew!
On the negative, that means it's still swingaxle, which is nothing horrific but IRS is a nice bonus with US '69-on cars. More problematic is the roof - they can be very expensive, especially if the wood inside has rotted.
I'd want to see A LOT more photos of the sills. They have the regular Beetle heater channel, plus a strengthener underneath and radius pieces in the corners. They all rot.
I bought a 1970 Karmann Cab for my wife many years ago, on a Q-plate, we think from Portugal. The body twisted when the doors opened. The one doorpost wasn't connected to the sill. Therear quarter panels had over an inch of filler in them. The sill strengtheners were just sheet steel crudely folded and tacked over the floorpan bolts. I ended up drilling out spot welds and melting lead to split the Karmann metalwork off and put it into a better shell. I overpaid a little at £800.
The car is currently spread over a couple of garages and hasn't been touched for several years, but I should really get back on it as she wants it done for her 40th in a few years time!
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1968 Cal Look Beetle - 2007cc motor - 14.45@93mph in full street trim
1970-ish Karmann Beetle cabriolet - project soon to be re-started.
1986 Scirocco - big plans, one day!
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Thanks guys.
I spoke to my mate and he said he would not sell it to me, regardless of condition when it comes out.
Looks like friendships are sometimes worth more to people.
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fad
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Lucky escape. The only reason to buy and restore that is love. If its financially driven it will end in tears.
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Jun 25, 2017 11:31:21 GMT
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Probably not worth what it's going to cost to freight it to UK.
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Jun 25, 2017 17:56:46 GMT
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I guess to the new owner the Beetle is small fry. This was the prize  Virtually rust free, new crate motor too.   |
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