Pricing a Ghia for selling

Nov 27, 2005 2 Replies

I'm pretty much being forced (divorce) to sell my Ghia that I've hung onto for years--it was my baby--but haven't done much with in a long time. I was wondering roughly how much I can get for it. If anyone could give me a rough valuation, that would be wonderful.



The details: -'68 or '69 coupe (manufactured in '68 according to number under rear seat but probably a '69 model) -I still need to find the title but it should be around here somewhere -rebuilt engine w/ less than 1000 miles on it -new dual carbs -1500cc engine upgraded to 1600cc, IIRC -has not been running since around '92 but has been turned over by hand on occasion -there had been some problem with the electrical system -body is rusty but solid structurally -the worst rust is around the headlights and the panels under the doors -floor pans were replaced but not with original parts, has galvanized sheet metal riveted in -don't think it's been in any major accidents but -rear panel was scrape-dented, was pulled out, but drilled holes left uncovered -4/5 screw holes (filled with screws still) on four corners of the roof -was originally blue, I think, but had been painted by a homemade orange metalflake -fake black bra and stripes painted on sides so that I could work on the body rust and repaint it without it looking too awful -also has some rust/acid holes around the battery compartment -has been garage kept since '97, was covered before that -one or more brakes are now locked up -foggy windshield had been replaced (but might have been a used replacement, I can't remember) -has all lights -seats in decent shape but, IIRC, are from a year newer -has front dash, but cracked -non-original steering wheel (small racing-like wheel) -ceiling there but a bit saggy and a bit ripped -Michelin tires but they're probably not in good shape any longer because it's been sitting so long, especially since one of them is flat -have a lot of the parts that aren't installed (grills, most if not all logos, etc.) -I've owned it since '81 -bought it in FL but I think it had come from MI previously (hence the rust underneath) -in Boston area now



That's all I can think of at the moment. Thoughts?



Thanks, _Rich_


From what you described about it's condition, I would not ask no more than 600 for it , I know it sounds low but with the cost it will take to repair and replace different items thats actually pretty good and fair ,but if you want a nice write off at the end of the tax season you could donate it to a local vocational school for them to restore or fixup ,since they dont get a chance to work on this stuff anymore ,just another idea is all. good luck

Where is the ghia? what part of the country yor at has alot to do with price. Badazteks right from the discription it sounds like it needs a good going thru. I have just finished on a 69 ghia and working on a 74 and 67 ghia vert at this time and can tell you there is always alot of work to get them in very nice condition. With all that said send me pics if you can I would be interested if its close to me.

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