negotiating a deal

I am currently trying to work a deal for this ghia, biggest problem is If I get it, I will probably need to sell MR356.....

Man Vince that's a toughie. If getting the Ghia means you aren't gonna play here anymore than screw the Ghia! But that is one beautiful car! I hope it all works out for ya! Did I mention that that is a beautiful car!?

Hey, I didn't say anything about leaving this great site....Fact is even if I bought the ghia and sold the speedster, I'd still want to join the runs, the only thing that would change is that i would be the "ugly duckling" of the group. which I kinda am already...

YA SELL THE SPEEDSTER AND YOU'RE OUTTA HERE

Low light convertibles aren't a dime a dozen so if it's in good shape (I already see that it's missing the side mouldings) it's better to keep it and sell the Speedster; you can always buy another one when things are going better in the money department...maybe an Intermeccanica next time...wink, wink...

The real question is:
When people see a speedster they ask if it is a GeeYaw.
When people see a Ghia will they ask if it is a speedstah?

Vince - while you have a great Speedster, it's no match for that Ghia. If you can make a deal for the VW, I'd say, "Go for it!"
Do what makes you happy.

I agree with John. That looks like a sweet ride. You can get another Speedster, but nice older Ghias are rare.

So when're yah gonna come over here to Carlisle and show us right-coasters how it's done?

Keep the Speedster - have JPS build you a replica low light Ghia!

funny - i have a 1960 ghia vert that i am looking to sell for a replica.

It's not as nice as that one though (nor is it a lowlight, but it is a one-year only with 5500 ever made).

From one that has done a good number of Beetles and a few Ghia's ..Have someone go over it in person with a fine tooth comb for previous and current hidden rust, do not take the sellers word on this .....often these rides pass thru a number of hands and the current owner may/may not be aware of hidden rust problems

~Alan

...and nothing will be the same anymore (just kidding). Do as you please but make sure you "stick" around.Your "attitude" is way to valuable to this site. What about selling your bike for the chia? Hmm NOT.

Good for you, Vince. I hope the deal works out.
Maybe you'll have it in time for Paso.

I committed to buying the ghia tonight provided he could answer a battery of question I had. I am trying to figure out a way of keeping both the Ghia and the speedster, but it isn't likely since I don't want payments. if I don't turn him off with all my questions, which I feel I have a right to ask, and if the ghia is as represented when I get to Florida to inspect it, then MR356 will most likely be for sale at Paso Robles, but I have whatever time is needed to get what I think it's worth...
If it turns out to be a not so great a deal, no harm no foul, I lose 300.00 for a round trip ride to Florida......

Best of luck Vince - I hope it all goes smooth.

story is, car belonged to collector, he died, daughter sold to current owner who re-did the pans, put in a new interior and painted mouse grey (suppose to be original color of car) running a rebuilt 1600 with freeway flyer tranny.....
claims I won't be disappointed, even sent me copy of title and license to prove it's his and clear.....

looks like I'm flying to Tampa next week....
to be continued.....

Once again, let me make this perfectly clear, if I sell the speedster that does NOT mean you guys (and gals) get rid of me.....
I'll just be the "Ugly Duckling" of the group

Maybe my new plate will be "UGLY356" I bet that's not taken...
Oh, anybody wanna buy my plates and be the new "MR356".....
I realize it will be a hard act to follow

Good luck with your quest, Obi-wan!

Vince you have to follow your heart... what a minute.. heart.. Well never mind... LOL.. You know and we all know that with or without MR356 you are welcomed here and especially on the runs... Cars are replaceable items, YOU my friend are NOT!

Do what you gotta do then we'll see you in a few weeks! IN the Ghia or MR356 whatever, just remember to bring the adjustable pole for Angela!

Speedster "D"

Remember you gave me my name!

Don't get all weepy on me, I told you I'm not leaving.....

BYE VINCE

Vince, that's a really good-looking piece of rolling art. If that thing works like it's advertised to, I'd say you'd be okay selling MR356 with only little pangs of regret.
You don't see those things every day, either -- part of the reason the Speedster's lines appeal to me. And it might be nice for the Left Coasters to bring a Gee-Yaw along to answer the obvious question ...

Gerd....go to bed

Good for you Vince, $300 is 'el cheap insurance that you are getting what is represented to be such.

I hate flying, forget the 300. If this is a bust, he will get a piece of my mind.....
He says i won't be disappointed.....

BYE VINCE

Gerd, I can't wait to meet you....you crack me up.....

Vince - are you sure you can spare a piece of your mind?
At your age it's kind of a "non-renewable resource."
I'm just sayin'...

HEY ITS BETTER THAN A PIECE OF HIS ARSS

John, I'm afraid one of these days I',m going to give someone a piece of my mind and find out later it was my LAST piece....

Gerd -

I think Vince will have a FRESH ONE waiting for you at Paso! LOL

IS VINCE GOING?
I THOUGHT HE WAS LEAVING THE CLUB.

Gerd, your killing me....
I leave next Sat morning for Tampa, hopefully by Sunday, I'll own a new/old Ghia....
I think I am going to use VIP for shipping....Kirk at Vintage uses them.......anyone ever have a problem with them?

Good luck to you Vince. I used to live in Florida, lots of hidden rust check the prime spots in front of the wheel well front and back.

I understand..that why I purchased my 2nd 914, which meant the 359 has to go..

Michael

Michael who are u kidding. Vince is a rust bucket himself.:)

Vince all joking aside Good luck with the new bug and BYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Vince, I used VIP & they were the best. I had my car shipped from San Diego to NY. They are inexpensive & phenominal.

Vince, you did meet Gerd at the Topanga Hotel several months ago when he first got his car. He couldn't make that trip but showed up at the Hotel with me. Memory isn't the first thing to go. Good luck with the geehaw.

Vince, in another thread, you said 'the Ghia I just bought.'
Congrats. I guess it checked out okay?

Ricardo, what does the term low light convertible mean?

Cory, It's not a done deal yet....I bought a round trip ticket to Tampa, thats my expense, whether I like it or not, but If I don't like the car, I told him I'm prepared to turn around and walk away, or should I say fly away....he said I won't be disappointed, so we shall see....one man's "mint condition" is anothers "nightmare" as we all know.....