Re: Is this guy NUTS?!
Yes, this guy is nuts! I own a '56 ghia. And I know mine is not the
only '56 left in the US...well that's because apparently "nuts" has
one too.
Craig T wrote:
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> Doug wrote:
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>> 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
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