The information on this page may be helpful to buyers to determine the
cost they may expect to pay for a given year, model.
(VIN) 14856358
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) 150
(When bought) August 1998
(Worth) 2000
(Description)
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Fairly solid car, missing some parts (interior panels, etc) but overall
fairly rust free. I am in the process of replacing the rusted areas. Have
a fresh 1600 (AE) engine to install when complete. Planned use is to use
as a "toad" behind my motorhome when we retire.
Since I am in no real hurry, restoration is planned to take about 2 years.
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(Owner) David Patrick
(email) dcpatrick@rvclub.net
(Address) Bakersfield, CA
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(VIN) 148396070
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Recreational Driver Show
(Amount Paid) $750
(When bought) 1994
(Worth) $10500 (Appraised)
(Description)
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For a complete description with pictures, goto:
http://www.geocities.com/~dfarr/ghia
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(Owner) Dennis Farr
(email) dfarr@iname.com
(Address) Tampa, FL
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(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) $2500
(When bought) May 8 1998
(Worth) more...alot more...
(Description)
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A cabrio with a really nice body and non-punched in nose which I've learned
is rare for these cars.
Unfortunately, the lower body sections are really shot and will take me
a year longer than expected to complete the body off pan restoration process.
Ultimately, it will be used as a summer/fun only toy. I've built a 2 liter
engine out of a type 1 case for it and added 4 wheel disc brakes to the mix
for some uniqueness.
It will be finished in Porsche Guards Red to match my Karmann Beetle Cabriolet.
I'll be happy to have my two car garage back to parking space :)
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(Owner) Jeff Hamilton
(email) gecko@rochester.rr.com
(Address) Rochester, NY.
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(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver
(Amount Paid) $1500
(When bought) Sept. 30, 1998
(Worth) $4,000
(Description)
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My '68 coupe is in the early stages of a street restoration, I basically
want to have a really sharp looking daily driver not a 'trailer queen'.
Basically the car was pretty solid but suffered some minimal rust as well
as general upkeep. So far, the car has been repainted from its "original"
state of primer to a sea blue with ivory roof. Recently new on the car are
gas-a-just shocks, tie rods, ball joints, clutch, generator, regulator,
stock exhaust, and several cosmetic things like stock steering wheel, stock
shifter, sapphire IX radio and others. Done some spot welding on the
wheel wells and rockers as well as two dime-sized holes in the floor pan.
This summer I'll por-15 the entire floor pan and replace all engine sheet
metal as well as redo the interior myself before sending it out next year
to have the body massaged and original chrome trim replaced.
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(Owner) Alex Huggard
(email) alika@ase.com
(Address) Fairfax, VA
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(VIN) 148304395
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver
(Amount Paid) 3500
(When bought) NOV. 1, 1998
(Worth) PRICELESS
(Description)
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Very good condition overall. Small rust-through under rear seat, drivers
side. Some rust next to pedal assymbly. Seats have been re-upolstsered,
carpet replaced.Original engine, stock, except for 009 dizzy. Re-painted
original light blue (by PO), not perfect, but good. Paint is starting to
bubble on one side of raised crest on middle of nose. Surface rust under
hood where careless PO spilled brake fluid while filling res. Runs great,
FUN to drive, Wouldn't trade it for ANYTHING!!!
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(Owner) ANDY ARMSTRONG
(email) NoH2OKG68@aol.com
(Address) DAYTONA BEACH, FL
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(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) $6000
(When bought) 1998
(Worth) ???
(Description)
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Vert mostly restored by previous owner. Good condition. No rust. Interior
little rough.
Nice car.
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(Owner) Jeff MacMillan
(email) jmacmillan@usnews.com
(Address) Takoma Park, MD USA
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(VIN) 148836634
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) $1000
(When bought) 8/98
(Worth) $2000
(Description)
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This car is in the early stages of restoration. It has been stripped of
parts and is ready for the sand blasting(with walnut shells). Due to a change
in my house address, the project has been put on hold until the house settles
down, but soon I will start again.
I believe I am the 3rd owner. The second owner drove it in the 70's and
then stored it in the garage for 15 years after doing some engine modifications.
The body needs a right front fender and a left rear fender which I have
from a parts car I bought.
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(Owner) Kelly McCaw
(email) kmccaw@palm.com
(Address) San Jose, CA USA
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(VIN) 148202599
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Amount Paid) $1,800US
(When bought) 1985
(Worth) $2,800US
(Description)
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This is a work in progress. I cannot afford to down the car for any length
of time, due to the fact that it is my daily driver. Engine, not orig., 1641DP
Paint, orig, velour red, soon to be again. orig.int. replaced w/LT GY.
Door panels natural wood, red oak stain. dash soon to match, as cash flow
allows. Ass end from pre-67, but I will make it work. Have Breather stand,
and Batt. hold down, need to weld in. Carpet is all orig., although a little
faded, ANY IDEAS???
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(Owner) Karl M. Boos
(email) karl_68coupe@hotmail.com
(Address) VA beach, VA
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(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver, Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) 150.00
(When bought) 1984
(Worth) almost priceless to me.
(Description)
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1968 ghia, was an autostick, so it is irs. has a close ratio 4 sp gearbox,
welded,shimmed etc, zf limited slip diff, built by Doug Berg. 4 wheel disc
brakes, had afriend make the adapters for the rear to allow the use of
914 calipers with parking brakes. mazda 13b rotary eng,ported, holley 4
bbl carb, racing beat intake, header,Jacobs ultra coils, ceramic wires and
energy teams, NOS pro fogger system. The body has been flared in the rear,
metal tee tops installed, custom spoiler and air inlet for front mounted
radiator and full roll cage all fabbed by John at Ghia Spedialties. Still
needs finish body work, interior done, have 911 buckets in blk leather for
it, and to fire off hte new eng. The first eng met an untimely end at S.I.R.
road course. the o ring behind the oil pump failed at wide open throttle,
and at the same instant the left outer whl brg seized, breaking the spindle,
talk about exsciting. this happened at 150 mph.
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(Owner) doug macaulay.
(email) demacaulay@aol.com
(Address) seattle
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(VIN) 148469781
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver, Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) 3000
(When bought) december 17 1999
(Worth) 5000
(Description)
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Bone stock Repainted once with original color. The paint does
need attention, some rust bubbles near headlight and other minor scratches.
But looks awesome 10 ft away or on the pictures 40 000 original miles on
unrebuilt engine no missing trim
nearly new carpet kit. Runs and drives great
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(Owner) Benoit Fauteux
(email) fauteuxb@videotron.ca
(Address) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
(URL) http://pages.infinit.net/benstace/ghia.html
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(VIN) 148304244
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver
(Amount Paid) 800
(When bought) October, 1999
(Worth) ???
(Description)
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My ghia is in great shape, runs wonderfully. Little rust bubbles
in front and along windows- original paint. maroon colored, black interior.
dash needs work- previous owner installed cd player and new carpet,new trunk
piece. wouldn't sell my car for anything-- I love it!
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(Owner) Jessie
(email) jessiejune@hotmail.com
(Address) Honolulu, Hawaii
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(VIN) 148995868
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Daily Driver, Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) 1000
(When bought) 1999
(Worth) 3000
(Description)
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New silver paint
New 1776 with baby webers
New complete sewfine interior with new beard bucket seats
Needs: Rims and new crome
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(Owner) James DePaul
(email) sexymexy1982@cs.com
(Address) Coto De Caza, CA
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(VIN) 148839863
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) 11000
(When bought) November 1999
(Worth) 12000
(Description)
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I bought (via a Dutch guy, living in the States) the car in the States/CA.
"She" is a black convertible, in a superb condition. The car had been
standing for more than 15 years, doing nothing, before a VW-mechanic started
the restauration (so I was told). After the job he sold the car to a woman.
Becoming a mother, she decided to sell the car (Nov99).
I have not seen one single non-original item on the car. She is really
gorgious! And since I have my registration ready (licenseplates mounted last
Sunday), I am waiting for some Californian sunshine!! (+1 Celsius and I
am out!!)
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(Owner) Paul Maatman
(email) sh063790@12move.nl
(Address) The Netherlands
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(VIN) 148934104
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) US$4500
(When bought) April 2000
(Description)
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A very clean white coupe with automatic stickshift. Bought in essentially
original condition from second owner (64000 mi. on speedo). Needs a
lot of little details: front bumper center section, interior (PO included
complete interior resto parts). Sweet!
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(Owner) Vance Bass
(email) vrbass@nmia.com
(Address) New Mexico
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(VIN) 148996045
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Show, Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) $1700.00
(When bought) November 14, 1998
(Worth) $45000.00
(Description)
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A White stock but dechromed coupe with a grey and black interior.
Originally 78,000 miles some rust, but a good straight body. Restoration
started Dec 98 and completed Nov. 99. I completed all the body work and
my wife did a great job on the interior, custom dash and consoles, and doorpanels.
Some of the added items are: 4 wheel disc brakes, chrome wheels, some engine
chrome and dual kadron 40mm carbs. More to come later. May not
be the fastest but she looks and runs great.
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(Owner) Bob M.
(email) BM263701@MSN.COM
(Address) Bradenton, Florida
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(VIN) 148656883
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Daily Driver, Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) 0
(When bought) 1997
(Worth) 8500
(Description)
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Bahia red, found disassembled in an alley, everything done by owner, PO
had let her sit out in the rain (no top, of course) for 9 years. Anyway,
she's got a new life and the top and upholstery is supposedfly on a
truck from Littleton CO as I write this. Thats the final bit.
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(Owner) Darren Lee
(email) doclee2222@aol.com
(Address) Siloam Springs, AR
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(VIN) 148839720
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) $3,100.00
(When bought) June 1997
(Worth) $10,500 appraisal
(Description)
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Purchased from 3rd owner with original engine in good, original/stock
condition except rusty floorpans, rockers, and some other misc/minor areas.
I've R&R'ed the floorpans and rockers, body-on (probably should've taken
body off). Also cleaned up nose, headlight buckets, fender wells and re-painted.
Now it just needs small interior things (carpet, reupholstering).
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(Owner) Kenton Green
(email) kgre@ieee.org
(Address) Chicago/IL/USA
(URL) http://www.ee.rochester.edu:8080/~kgreen/pages/ghia.html
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(VIN) 148655901
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) $2,000.
(When bought) June 1998
(Worth) $4,200.
(Description)
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A little beatup and worn, but heart is still strong. A Texas car
that was wrecked and abandoned at a bodyshop. PO did not have title.
Over a period of years, body was brought back, unfortunately with large areas
of bondo. Minor rust in pans, minor on body. Front end is tight
and rides well on new tires. Recently installed a 1776cc engine w/
dual Kadrons, 044 CB supermag heads, Berg full-flow sys w/ filter, Berg exhaust.
Definitely a work-in-progress. Many small items/parts had been stripped
or lost. While living in Austin (Austin Vdubs) was able to find many original
parts at local junkyards. Plan to fly down to Texas and 'baby' car
back to New York.
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(Owner) Everett Wilson
(email) hipshake68@aol.com
(Address) Herkimer, New York
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(VIN) 148566484
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) 6,500
(When bought) Aug 1999
(Worth) same
(Description)
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The car has been customised and lowered. It has a new metalic teal
blue paint with a clear coat on it and new velour upholstery. It also has
a new black top. The engine is a 1973 1600. The body has not been altered,
except the crome has been removed. It has fiberglass bumpers that are painted
the same color as the body.
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(Owner) Jack Meldrum
(email) jackmel1@juno.com
(Address) Tualatin, Oregon
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(VIN) 148108483
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver
(Amount Paid) 5000
(When bought) 2000
(Worth) same
(Description)
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Fully restored, although not to stock specs. 1835cc, dual Webers,
plenty of zip. White (light tan?), brown interior,
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(Owner) Laurie Danley
(email) laurie.danley@opendoor.com
(Address) Ashland, Oregon
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(VIN) 148655887
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Coupe
(Usage) Daily Driver, Work In Progress
(Amount Paid) $0.00 (family gift)
(When bought) 2000, sat in FLA for 5+ yrs
(Worth) unknown 'til restored...
(Description)
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Has 1974 CA engine, code #AH316062...
named her RED DEVIL, because she still needs lots of love and seems to
try and leave me hangin' every time I go to New Orleans...
After rebuilt tranny was installed by brother, I have just been dumping
$ into her to keep the engine running...probably spring 2001 will pull engine
and rebuild block...new carb is next, since she dies when the air temperature
gets over 78 degrees F...
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(Owner) dinoseer animal
(email) wazzird@hotmail.com
(Address) Baton Rouge, LA USA
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(VIN) 148396590
(Year) 68
(Body Style) Cabriolet
(Usage) Recreational Driver
(Amount Paid) 7600.00 cdn
(When bought) march,2001
(Worth) same
(Description)
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Needs new interior, new top, no rust,new engine 1500 miles ago looks as
though I'll be spending some quality time with it rather than wasting time
golfing, fishing or anything else this summer
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(Owner) Nick
(email) nicknorrisplumbing@on.aibn.com
(Address) Hamilton, Ontario
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VIN = 148202439
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Work In Progress
Amount Paid = 2000
When bought = 1995
Worth = questionable
Description
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Won 2nd at Bug-o-rama and shortly thereafter crashed it. Currently
sitting waiting for my son to turn 16 which is 16 years away. =)
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Owner = Wade Lloyd
email = webmaster@dropgates.com
Address = Phoenix AZ, USA
URL = http://dropgates.tripod.com/myvws/
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VIN =
Year = 68
Body Style = Cabriolet
Usage = Recreational Driver
Usage = Work In Progress
Amount Paid = 3600
When bought = Aug 1999
Worth = 3600
Description
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I started off by getting a major tune up and 'new' carb after the timing
screw fell out and I got stranded. I moved to Las Vegas 6 months later
and had Betsy shipped. Well, somehow the top is 1" shy of closing
and hasn't closed for the past 18 months. Betsy has been in 2 different
VW shops in Vegas. The first one totally screwed her up. They
did a good job on replacing the wiring but it seemed when I got her back,
something new would go wrong. So I found a new shop. So far,
the 'new' carb was replaced for a second time because it was the wrong carb
for the 68 Ghia. The brakes, master cylinder, steering box, glove box
lock and other misc things have been replaced. My next step is to get
the car sandblasted and primered so I can see what body panels need replaced.
I know I need new front and rear lids and front apron. And the body
needs pulled. The car has apparantly been hit in the front and back
at some point. After all the Bondo is off, the car will be lighter!!!If
anyone has info on body work please email me. I'm looking for a good
book to guide me on the restoration process.
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Owner = Rebecca
email = rebecca837@yahoo.com
Address = Las Vegas, NV
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VIN = 148655493
Year = 1968
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = ebay listing
Auction amount =
When listed =
Description (on ebay)
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This is a rare 1964 (SIC) VW Karmann Ghia Auto-Stick. This Karmann
is being sold for a friend that does not have access to a computer at home.
Also included with this Karmann is a 1964 edition of 'Glenn's Volkswagen
Repair and Tune-Up Guide - Performance & Mechanical Specifications for
VW Passenger/Karmann Ghia/Transporter/1500, plus complete 'Road and Track'
road tests. Please do not e-mail with questions, you may call Mark
at 608-785-0098.
This vehicle is best described as a 'daily driver' and is an excellent
candidate for a restoration. The automatic transmission is in need of adjustment,
the full procedure is described in the repair and tune-up guide also included
with this Karmann Ghia.
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Location = La Crosse, WI
Link to picture of car
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VIN = 148655297
Year = 1968
Body Style = Cabriolet
Usage = ebay listing
Auction amount = $4,950 (Not sold, reserve not met)
When listed =
Description (on ebay)
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This is a 68 karmann ghia convertible. I have had it since 1987 and have
driven it about 25k since. some things about it; It has a warm grey color
with a mix of red and cream interior. top is in good condition, not oxidized.
engine was rebuilt in late 80`s has about 20k miles on it (runs strong).
Brembo front discs in good shape. Pirelli P165SR15`s are in decent shape.
Brand new spare fits in compartment. Floor pan is like new. Brand new battery,
carpeting, and interior door panels. I have not babied this car, I`ve driven
it cross country, parked it overnight on city streets. It`s a daily driver
to me. If you have the money to completely restore it to stock, more power
to you. Car could be driven cross country.
The car is not stock. Original color was ugly beige. seats are out of
a late 80`s VW GTI. Western mag wheels are late 60`s or early 70`s era. Have
removed the heat exchangers. Mechanical distributer, horn doesn`t work, or
parking break. No rust on body, but some on front beam (structurally sound).
repaired around rear bumper mount. cardboard in glove box bad.
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Location = Stow, OH
Link to picture of car
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VIN = 148933119
Year = 1968
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = ebay listing
Auction amount = $9,500 (Not sold, reserve not met)
When listed = June, 2002
Description (on ebay)
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Everything listed as new or rebuilt has about 2,000 miles of use.
Body: New show quality paint (Jaguar Carnival Red). Shaved reflectors
and license plate holder. All new rubber throughout (everywhere)
Interior: All new carpet, upholstery and headliner. Painted
dash. New sound system: Pioneer deh-p7200 AM/FM/CD player with detachable
face, high power Crossfire amp, combination of MB Quart and Pioneer
speakers. Original rebuilt clock and spedo. New tach, oil temp and
oil pressure gauges.
Suspension: New narrowed adjustable front axel beam with new bearings,
bushings and seals. New front torsion springs. New CB Performance dropped
spindles and wheel bearings. New German ball joints, New tie rod ends, New
gas shocks all around. New narrowed rear trailing arms with all new bushings,
seals and axle bearings.
Brakes: All new calipers, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, steel
lines, rubber lines, drums and rotors.
Wheels: New 16 X 7 ROH wheels. New 205-55-16 Dunlop Sport 8000 tires
all around.
Drive Line: Rebuilt CB Performance high horsepower transaxle. The
engine is a 2110 with about 25,000 miles on it before the rebuild.
It was balanced, ported, polished and built with the following: German
cases, DMS Crank, Crower connecting rods, CB Performance bare Magnum heads
prepared by Mc Carghy Racing Heads, Mahle pistons, dual Dellorto carbs,
pre oilier system, dual oil filter system, Gene Berg Type IV oil cooler
conversion, oil sump, Gene Berg oil pump 1 5/8 merged header, custom dual
Flowmaster exhaust system, New MSD ignition, Kenedy clutch, hydraulic clutch
conversion with new master and slave cylinders.
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Location = Napa Valley, CA
Link to picture of car
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VIN = 148 839 186
Year = 68
Body Style = Cabriolet
Usage = Recreational Driver
Amount Paid = too much
When bought = The Mechanics, Toronto
Worth = $15k
Description
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When we bought it, the car was about 95 restored. We were told by the
dealer the previous owner was forced to sell the car for financial reasons
and quickly finished up as much as he could. The car most likely came up
from the US, since the Canadian winters destroy cars, but I have no history
on it. There are few oddities and missing parts:
Missing
- all the body scripts and front emblem
- body molding
- most of the door, hood, trunk seals
- convertible top lining and rear interior covers for mechanics
- antenna mount
Oddities (found so far)
- the gas tank filler spout in under the trunk
- there are no floor vents for heat
- that car has a 1600 engine (68's had a 1500)
- its an automatic stickshift
Still needed work
- general wiring behind dash is a mess
- carpets were cheap custom job and have since been removed
- fuel gauge not functional past 1/2 empty and no light
- clock is dead
Otherwise the car is in pretty good shape. We just got the paint touched
up - its been repainted before and is pretty close to the original Pine
Green. We have started to replace all the emblems and carpets. I'd be interest
in meeting up with any other Ghia owners between Toronto and London, Ontario.
Email me.
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Owner = Chris Iwanowski
email = chris@barkingdogstudios.com
Address = Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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VIN = 148202725
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Daily Driver
Amount Paid = 1000
When bought = July 2002
Worth = 2500
Description
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Bought it from somebody that needed the money, Good deal, all the inside
was redone. New seats, carpet. real nice inside The outside is pretty good
the color is Red.
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Owner = Larry
email = LGuertin@pacbell.net
Address = Santa Clara, CA
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VIN =
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Recreational Driver
Amount Paid = 11.000 Euro
When bought = last summer 2002
Worth = 15.000 Euro
Description
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I've bought this car in America, its orginal '68 coupe. The colour
is ivory, the car 100% original. There's no item on the car that i could
not indentified. I've won several prices in the Netherlands. The car
has lived for 31 years in Seattle. The first owner of the car was mister
Richard Lutgen from Seattle. This name was mentioned in the owners manual.
Maybe someone could contact me with mister Richard Lutgen.
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Owner = Joseph van de Worp
email = yobry@hetnet.nl
Address = Netherlands
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VIN = 148935017
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Daily Driver
Usage = Show
Usage = Recreational Driver
Usage = Work In Progress
Amount Paid = $2600.00
When bought = 22 November 2000
Worth = N/A
Description = Nice little machine that gets me where I need to go.
Has NO RUST on the pan, and very little on the outer body. Missing
a lot of seals and the windows don't match up very well. I am saving
for a new/bigger engine (1776), then I will get the paint and seals done.
Once that is done, then I will focus on the interior. Currently white
body, red interior, white headliner, and black carpet. I want to
change to dk blue body, blue/yellow interior, yellow headliner, dk blue
carpet... and add wood knobs, dash, and other little accents.
Owner = Daniel Mosemann
email = ghiamaniac@yahoo.com
Address = Point Loma, CA
Link to picture
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VIN = 148107014
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Recreational Driver
Amount Paid = 11.000 Euro
When bought = last summer 2002
Worth = 15.000 Euro
Description = I've bought this car in America, its orginal '68 coupe.
The colour is ivory, the car 100% original. There's no item on the car that
I could not indentify. I've won several prizes in the Netherlands.
The car has lived for 31 years in Seattle. The first owner of the
car was Richard Lutgen from Seattle. This name was mentioned in the
owners manual. Maybe someone could contact me with Mr. Richard Lutgen.
Owner = Joseph van de Worp
email = yobry@hetnet.nl
Address = Beek, Netherlands
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VIN = 148306851
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Daily Driver
Amount Paid = $2800
When bought = 11/17/2002
Worth = $4000
Description = Toga White, all orignal including the engine case, original
windsheild, drives nice I could not beleive it when I saw it. Original
owner puchased it in Jan. 68 in New Mexico. What rust none at all.
I will replace the cracked dash and other rubber after all the southwestern
USA is dry. Plans for the car are just that drive it and enjoy it.
Make it a showable car in the future. But if an offer comes along
that is unristable then...
Owner = Gordon
email = joecommon@hotmail.com
Address = Show Low Arizona USA
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VIN = 148838346
Year = 68
Body Style = Cabriolet
Usage = Work In Progress
Amount Paid = can't remember
When bought = 1972
Worth = 15,000+ (once completed)
Description = This car has been in our family since I bought it from the
first owner in 1972. My father-in-law bought it from me in
1982, and did a complete body, pan, and mechanical restoration.
He returned it to me two years ago.
He drove it rarely, and from some unfortunate storage
problems, the paint at the rear bubbled. I have stripped
this off, and the metal underneath is perfect. So, once it
is repainted, it will be on the road.
All that is missing is one headlight rim (Hella), and one
back-up light lens.
Owner = Robert Carley
email = rcarley@uoguelph.ca
Address = Guelph, Ontario
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Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Recreational Driver
Amount Paid = $750
When bought = Feb, 2003
Worth = $1200
Description = Runs and drives well as purchased, except brakes need work. Currently painted white, but evidence of red at one time. Interior complete and in decent shape - worn from normal use but no rot or rips. headliner good. Seats good. Looks all original, but not sure. Dash has been covered. Body has a few problem areas and I suspect a good deal of bondo, but no rust through that I can tell. Hinges need work. Rear lid does not latch properly. Bumpers trashed, but extra bumpers included in the sale that need replating but are strait and clean enough to use.
Good sunday driver as is, but restoration planned.
Owner = Matt & Christy Crunk
email = mattcrunk@aol.com
Address = Decatur, Alabama
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VIN = 148202302
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Work In Progress
Amount Paid = 2800
When bought = May 2002
Description = We bought this car in Oregon. It needs some work. We are currently
getting it ready for inspection so it will be road worthy.
Owner = Valerie
email = eubanksdutartlineage@yahoo.com
Address = Dallas, TX USA
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VIN = 148760819
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Recreational Driver
Usage = Work In Progress
Amount Paid = $1300
When bought = Feb. 2003
Worth = no idea
Description = This car had a lot of work done to it at one time, but has been
badly neglected. The body needs some work and new paint. The upholstery is very
good except for passenger seat back. The dash and dash pad are very good, no
cracks. The engine has been modified but I am still
checking it out. It has a pair of Dellorto drla 40's; a non-stock ignition
and exhaust. There is a lot of chrome tin in the engine compartment but its
not in too good shape.Original wheels and other accessories are still there
except the steering wheel and window cranks. It has a Grant Sport Rallye steering
wheel in very good condition which I would like to trade for a stock one. (
The Grant costs $115 at Kragen Auto Parts.) If anyone is interested I'll email
a picture of it. So far I have just been crawling in and around the car getting
familiar with it. This is my fourth VW project. I did a '56 & '57 Bug and
a '57 Van
Owner = Phil Maggio
email = cruisin2up@msn.com
Address = Arroyo Grande, Ca. USA
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VIN = 148398098
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Daily Driver
Amount Paid = 3,100
When bought = over two years ago
Worth = 3,500
Owner = Megan
email = sacgirl@sbcglobal.net
Address = Sacramento/CA
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VIN = 148028626
Year = 68
Body Style = Coupe
Usage = Recreational Driver
Amount Paid = $4,000.00
When bought = Sept 13, 2004
Worth = 4,000.00
Description = Red Vert 1968 - with some modifacations. Interior needs work,
but the engine is good, brakes are new,shocks and electrical new. Missing the
moldings on side and bits and pieces.
Owner = Ron Sisley
email = patrons@cox.net
Address = Henderson, Nevada
