Checkout this crazy thing I just bought at the Gooding Auction! - Page 2

widebody911 · widebody911's Garage

Just saw this on the gooding site

1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia | Gooding & Company

Estimated to be $45k-$55k. Looks like there were a lot of shortcuts taken and "improvements" made with this car.

intakexhaust · intakexhaust's Garage

Wow- some creativity there and keeping with the Bimmer theme. And that K motor laying down... so cool!
Is RB Racing around? Get a boost with a little turbo bolt-on. Should squeeeeze it all and find 200hp! LOL

Thanks for sharing

porsche4life · porsche4life's Garage

I'm disappointed that Wayne didn't grab that 917 that sold...

Baz · Baz's Garage

Great find, Wayne...very cool!

I wonder if that is the factory livery?

weseeeee · weseeeee's Garage

I like it and it looks like someone put some time into getting it into really nice condition.

sketchers356 · 03-07-2014, 10:41 PM

What is the deal with all of the //M stuff? Is it really part of M division?

Seems kinda ricery to me otherwise. YMMV

Still a cool car though.

Nostril Cheese · 03-07-2014, 10:48 PM

Pretty neat little car. I like the chop top look. Also looks like they grafted the rear of an E21 on there.

Is there any benefit to the K engines over the twins? Curious why they didnt use a modern oilhead engine, too big?

Nostril Cheese · 03-07-2014, 10:51 PM

Please put a Prototipo on that..

azasadny · azasadny's Garage

Love it!!!

Hugh R · 03-08-2014, 07:42 PM

That is flat ass cool.

lendaddy · 03-08-2014, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sketchers356

What is the deal with all of the //M stuff? Is it really part of M division?

Seems kinda ricery to me otherwise. YMMV

Still a cool car though.

The auction site said that the owner wanted to do sort of a 'what would an "M" 700 be like had they made one.' I think the whole car has a tongue in cheek coolness to it, that was the goal I think. The only thing I don't like is the obviousness of the audio system, I like that it's there mind you...just wish it was more of a stealth install.

sammyg2 · 03-09-2014, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by porsche4life

I'm disappointed that Wayne didn't grab that 917 that sold...

Probably already got one, or at least a 956/962.
If not he deserves one.

kach22i · kach22i's Garage

I've never seen one of these before, how can you resist - it's rear engined.

Another Example: Looks to be the original engine
Track-Friendly Microcar: 1960 BMW 700 Coupe

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This early 700 Coupe was a model that helped turn BMW around in the late 50′s and early 60′s. Only 3127 of them were ever sold in the USA

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European privateers raced these cars extensively in the early 60′s

techweenie · techweenie's Garage

Cute. Looks like a candidate for car lashes.

intakexhaust · intakexhaust's Garage

So what are you going to call it, M-Won?

Watch your mirror for Team NSU

gt350mike · 03-09-2014, 08:42 PM

What an cool and interesting idea to use a K100 engine!

WPOZZZ · 03-10-2014, 05:22 AM

E21 wheels and tail lights, E30 seats and a BMW bike engine. Is it a Bimmer or Beemer? lol

Tass 928 · 03-10-2014, 05:32 AM

Hi Wayne,

I have a close friend that collects BMW 700 and earlier. He has a 700 cabrio and also this racer. If you are ever looking for parts, he has a storage container full 700 panels, glass, engines, transmissions etc. Just shoot me a PM and I'll give you the contact info.

Heres a shot of his 700 racer

stealthn · 03-10-2014, 10:17 AM

Kool car, but Wow I mean WOW those prices are insane. I understand some of the "1 of's..." or raced cars but a pristine 911 with no lineage or special model for 100's of K's??

I thought Barrett Jackson was over the top....

kwyjibo · kwyjibo's Garage

Hey Wayne,
Very cool!!!
When you get a chance, could you post information on the transaxle that is in the car? I'd be curious to know what was their solution to the >3x hp (and probably even more torque) and packaging it all in there.
Thanks!