Is this guy NUTS?! (Page 1 of 2)

I said maybe...'56 was the first year of the Karmann Ghia. I have
seen '58 ghias sell for ridiculous sums of money. If it indeed is
what he says it is than he might not be nuts. Nuts, is whoever pays
that much for it.

Doug wrote:
>
> JohnM wrote:
>>
>> I was cruising the ads at Antique Autos Online
>> (http://www.antiquecar.com/) and found the ad, included below, for a
>> '56 Karmann Ghia. He says it's the only one left. Is this true? And
>> make sure you check the asking price.
>>
>> "1956 Volkswagen Karman Ghia:U.S model, known as the last one in
>> existence
>> Model: Karman Ghia 1200.
>> Cost New: approx $2400.00.
>> Engine Specs.: 4 cyl. 1192 cc:
>> BHP 36 @ 3700.
>> Carburetion, Solex 28 PCI Down draft.
>> Transmission Type: 4 speed manual.
>> Suspension: Indenpendent Front and rear.
>> This is the last known 1956 model Karman Ghia that is in great
>> running condition. The body is in good condition and the car is
>> driven enought to keep the seals and charging system in good order.
>> This is the lonly 1956 Karman Ghia known to exist in the U.S. It
>> represents the first year for the Karman Ghia coupe. This particular
>> automobile was loaned to the National Automobile Museum in 1994.
>> Asking price is: $98,500.00..."
>
> That guy is really shooting way high. A member of our club has a
> 1956 and it was on display at the VW museum in Auburn Hills Michigan
> for a couple of years while he was in Japan. I have also seen
> pictures of other 1956's in the magazines.
> Doug
>>
>>
>
>
I know where a 56 is right now.....located in Renton Washington.
Rusty, rusty, rusty....Craig

> Ya know ads like this make me laugh. I dont really care whether it
> is the last one or not. (I think it goes too much to the
> one-up-man-ship need that is so unattractive in people).... SO....
> I have an idea. Let's email this guy collectively and tell him that
> several of us want to go in on it and the money is really almost
> irrelevant since we have more than what he is asking... But does it
> have (and list unreasonable features). It will then make him
> officially nuts. --Wendy
>
I like your idea Wendyful... We should ask if it comes with AC or
does he have it in blue, or yellow maybe... I really like leathe
rinterior and maybe a nice sterio... I think we should ask him if he
a has lease option and if it cover 100k miles a year.

Dear Sir: I am sending you this e-mail on behalf of Sir Goodman
Grand, the only surviving son of the late Sir Guy Grand. He wishes
me to inform you that he is very interested in purchasing your
motorcar. He is willing to offer you a premium of ten times your
asking price, provided the following conditions are met:

Sir Goodman is rather used to travelling with his two maiden aunts,
who are both getting on in years and naturally expect to be provided
with comforts that befit their station in life. Therefore, Sir
Goodman wishes the 'car to be converted into a stretch limo.

Obviously, once this is done the original engine will be rather
inadequate, in terms of horsepower. Therefore, he would like you to
install an engine more suitable to the task. He suggests a
Rolls-Merlin or Vickers Supermarine aircraft motor (such as the ones
that powered the famous Spitfire during the late unpleasantness with
our German freinds), or, failing that, a jet engine.

Finally, as a British Peer and a figure of some importance in British
industry, Sir Goodman is afraid perhaps being seen in a foreign 'car
is not quite the done thing for one in his position (his late father
was occasionally criticised in this regard for driving a Mercedes
500). Therefore, he would like to see the body of an obviously
British 'car, such as a Ford Popular or perhaps a Morris Minor,
grafted onto the Volkswagen chassis. Naturally, the body of the 'car
will have to be stretched along with the chassis; but this should
present no object to a man of your obvious automotive acumen.

Sir Goodman is, of course, willing to cover all conversion costs over
and above the premium mentioned above. He hopes to hear from you
soon, as this offer will expire if we have not received your reply
in, shall we say, twenty seconds after you have opened this e-mail
(to be verified by examination of your hard drive at our
convenience)?

Thank you for your consideration,
Conversation Kenge, Esq.
Kenge, Carboy, McCartney and Badfinger, Solicitors
Lincoln's Inn

(Would YOU walk away from a fool and his money?)

Well, I didn't send this one. I sent a carefully worded message
explaining that there are other '56s for sale, which would indicate
many more not for sale. I even included a link to one particular one
at West Coast Classic VW Restoration, with a vintage Okrasa engine,
selling for much less than his.

I don't really have a beef with him asking so much (as DavidD points
out, the nut is the person who pays for it) but to advertise as the
"last one in existence" is blatent false advertising. I'll post his
response if I get one. Perhaps he's reading this string now.

Wendyful wrote:
>
> Dan wrote:
>>
>> Dear Sir: I am sending you this e-mail on behalf of Sir Goodman
>> Grand, the only surviving son of the late Sir Guy Grand. He wishes
>> me to inform you that he is very interested in purchasing your
>> motorcar. He is willing to offer you a premium of ten times your
>> asking price, provided the following conditions are met:
>>
>> Sir Goodman is rather used to travelling with his two maiden aunts,
>> who are both getting on in years and naturally expect to be provided
>> with comforts that befit their station in life. Therefore, Sir
>> Goodman wishes the 'car to be converted into a stretch limo.
>>
>> Obviously, once this is done the original engine will be rather
>> inadequate, in terms of horsepower. Therefore, he would like you to
>> install an engine more suitable to the task. He suggests a
>> Rolls-Merlin or Vickers Supermarine aircraft motor (such as the ones
>> that powered the famous Spitfire during the late unpleasantness with
>> our German freinds), or, failing that, a jet engine.
>>
>> Finally, as a British Peer and a figure of some importance in
> British
>> industry, Sir Goodman is afraid perhaps being seen in a foreign 'car
>> is not quite the done thing for one in his position (his late father
>> was occasionally criticised in this regard for driving a Mercedes
>> 500). Therefore, he would like to see the body of an obviously
>> British 'car, such as a Ford Popular or perhaps a Morris Minor,
>> grafted onto the Volkswagen chassis. Naturally, the body of the 'car
>> will have to be stretched along with the chassis; but this should
>> present no object to a man of your obvious automotive acumen.
>>
>> Sir Goodman is, of course, willing to cover all conversion costs
> over
>> and above the premium mentioned above. He hopes to hear from you
>> soon, as this offer will expire if we have not received your reply
>> in, shall we say, twenty seconds after you have opened this e-mail
>> (to be verified by examination of your hard drive at our
>> convenience)?
>>
>> Thank you for your consideration,
>> Conversation Kenge, Esq.
>> Kenge, Carboy, McCartney and Badfinger, Solicitors
>> Lincoln's Inn
>>
>> (Would YOU walk away from a fool and his money?)
>>
> Dan. Dan... Dannnnn DAN! <She says jumping up and down and
> clapping> SEND IT!!!! SEND IT!! SEEEEEEEENNNNND IT! (I really
> needed a laugh today. - thank you.) <wiping tears from her eyes>
> --Wendy
>

Wendyful wrote:
>
> JohnM wrote:
>>
>> Well, I didn't send this one. I sent a carefully worded message
>> explaining that there are other '56s for sale, which would indicate
>> many more not for sale. I even included a link to one particular one
>> at West Coast Classic VW Restoration, with a vintage Okrasa engine,
>> selling for much less than his.
>>
>> I don't really have a beef with him asking so much (as DavidD points
>> out, the nut is the person who pays for it) but to advertise as the
>> "last one in existence" is blatent false advertising. I'll post his
>> response if I get one. Perhaps he's reading this string now.
>
> Thanks Dad. I mean John. That was very sensible and well done, but
> Dan's letter wassssssssssss really funny, wasnt it?? Wendy
>
No doubt!

JohnM wrote:
>
> Wendyful wrote:
>>
>> JohnM wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, I didn't send this one. I sent a carefully worded message
>>> explaining that there are other '56s for sale, which would indicate
>>> many more not for sale. I even included a link to one particular one
>>> at West Coast Classic VW Restoration, with a vintage Okrasa engine,
>>> selling for much less than his.
>>>
>>> I don't really have a beef with him asking so much (as DavidD points
>>> out, the nut is the person who pays for it) but to advertise as the
>>> "last one in existence" is blatent false advertising. I'll post his
>>> response if I get one. Perhaps he's reading this string now.
>>
>> Thanks Dad. I mean John. That was very sensible and well done, but
>> Dan's letter wassssssssssss really funny, wasnt it?? Wendy
>>
> No doubt!
>
>
You people are all twisted!!

I like that. Please don't ever change!