[{"id": 15771710, "authorName": "arpy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arpy/", "bidAmount": 350, "content": "$350 bid placed by arpy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728241884, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15771744, "authorName": "brlister", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brlister/", "bidAmount": 450, "content": "$450 bid placed by brlister", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728242254, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15771811, "authorName": "STUKAUFMAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stukaufman/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by STUKAUFMAN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728243238, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15772929, "authorName": "Dollycat3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dollycat3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Welcome back sweet little blue beauty \ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728259702, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15773074, "authorName": "ghiamanjc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghiamanjc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What has been done to it since Sept 23?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728262083, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15773201, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ghiamanjc, regular maintenance and tlc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728264187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15773429, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you got it last year, why are you selling it back?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728268745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15774095, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fbernaly Unfortunately, due to a sudden progression of a degenerative health issue, I'm not able to enjoy owning and driving the car as I hoped. It's been a difficult decision, but I want the car to go to someone who can fully appreciate it.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728305031, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15774252, "authorName": "luckylarryj", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/luckylarryj/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by luckylarryj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728307283, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15774373, "authorName": "STUKAUFMAN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stukaufman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why are you selling it? Looks like you bought it only a year ago?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728308921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15783221, "authorName": "Frankieballs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankieballs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Purrrs like a perrrrfect kitten !!! Best cold start vw ever !! (if it was cold) if not\u2026 well- THAat\u2019s the way it\u2019s supposed to sound !! Nice lil driver \ud83d\udc4c", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728358394, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15783243, "authorName": "Frankieballs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankieballs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - Curious, where was the thermostat installed ? \r\nAnd how about the electrical? Does it all work? Does anything not work/ clock, signals, dash lights ect\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728358782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15783853, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@frankieballs The listing has a section that mentions work including the thermostat being replaced by Rewerks of Portland in 2022. The work order also lists electrical repairs. The Horn works but is disconnected. When it is connected the horn beeps when you turn the steering wheel sometimes. All lights and signals work, I don't think that we ever tried the AM radio.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728390577, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15793427, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The electrical ground path for the horn circuit on VW\u2019s is a series of \u2018connections\u2019 which are numerous and subject to corrosion, breaks and all known forms of electrical discontinuity. Time, patience and a multimeter to trace the ground path will eventually lead to a sort of reliable horn. Nature of the beast for a few decades of Volkswagens. Really a lot like the trouble prone starter solenoid circuit for the very same reasons. Horn is ground circuit\u2026..starter solenoid is the positive circuit, but both are lengthy and have multitudes of aging connections that increasing resistance prevents adequate current flow to operate the appliance.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1728447433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15801892, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a beautiful Karmann Ghia! I wish this listing were closer to me. I just check the BaT shipping quote to bring it back to the west coast and it is ~$3500. Good luck to the seller and bidders.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728513989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15803951, "authorName": "trucho", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trucho/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by trucho", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728561088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15804077, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just a fun fact\u2014this car is featured in one of my paintings, capturing its classic charm. It's been a special subject in my life, as well as in my artwork!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1728563841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15804451, "authorName": "dogmad7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogmad7/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by dogmad7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728567774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15804465, "authorName": "dogmad7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogmad7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Will you describe the bubbling on the dash, the rust bubbles on the wheel wells please?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728567872, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15809104, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dogmad7, Hello. I am attaching close-up photos of the areas I think you are asking about. The bubbles on the dash and on the wheel well are hard bumps under the paint. I am not 100% sure what you are asking about or how to describe it, but I am happy to answer further questions. Thanks for inquiring.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728588237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15809397, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HaiHaus: in photo #40, are those rear seat belts?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728589081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15810826, "authorName": "dogmad7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dogmad7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728592722, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15811838, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fbernaly - Yes they are rear seatbelts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728596310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15812283, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fbernaly Please use the contact seller button for more information about your questions.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728600511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15815476, "authorName": "Fritsie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fritsie/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Fritsie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728661007, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15816095, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A request was made to see the floor under the mats... Here they are. Backseat, driver's side front and passenger side front. Thank you for your interest.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728665775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15820673, "authorName": "CWFULGHUM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwfulghum/", "bidAmount": 5750, "content": "$5,750 bid placed by CWFULGHUM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728680255, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15821731, "authorName": "Bintoe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bintoe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Was this car originally in California? How long have you owned it?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728688745, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15823022, "authorName": "Fritsie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fritsie/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Fritsie", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728713088, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15823099, "authorName": "CWFULGHUM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwfulghum/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by CWFULGHUM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728725625, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15824006, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bintoe We purchased the car a year ago and had it shipped from Oregon to NC. The previous owner had it for a long time before that, I believe. The only reason we are parting with it now is due to my declining health issue. \ud83d\ude14", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728744889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15826676, "authorName": "brdwyray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brdwyray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@HaiHaus Hoping you and yours were not severely impacted by Hurricane Helene. The hurricane being a fact of life however, prompts the question about whether the Ghia suffered any adverse effects? Also what are the consequences of highway damage/closures in the region that affect access to your area for transportation of the VW to it\u2019s new owner?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728759300, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15827937, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@brdwyray. Thanks for your well wishes. We were not impacted by Helene at all. Should not be any transportation problems unless you are coming from the mountains in NC. We are far from the areas that were impacted by Helene.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728765632, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15828755, "authorName": "Classictexan86", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classictexan86/", "bidAmount": 6200, "content": "$6,200 bid placed by Classictexan86", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728778293, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15829557, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 6300, "content": "$6,300 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728802201, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15829580, "authorName": "Frankieballs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/frankieballs/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Killer painting, @seller!!! So cool,\r\nWould love to see others \u2026maybe for sale?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728804717, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15829951, "authorName": "JasonT05", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasont05/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great little car. First car I drove in the street at age 14. Double dated in one of these; in the back seat. On the platform, actually, it was more comfortable than the seat. Would be a bidder if I had garage space", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728825569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830104, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@frankieballs Thank you! \ud83d\ude0a \nArt has been my therapy for a while now. I am working on a new piece featuring the Ghia right now. Here is a link to my gallery, specifically the art I posted earlier. The original sold, but there are prints of many sizes and medium available. (It looks particularly appealing printed on metal, I think.) Thanks again for your kind words. \nhttps://www.haihausart.com/warehouse-open-edition-prints/art_print_products/horsepower?product_gallery=407841&product_id=7548112", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728827848, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830142, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jasonT05 My first car was a 1974 Karmann Ghia. Owning another one now, later (much later) in life, fulfilled that nostalgic bucket list itch for me. This 1971 is in much better shape than my 1974 was in the 80s! There is nothing like a Ghia \u2764\ufe0f.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728828389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830468, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 69 Ghia while in college in 1978. Fun but slow as molasses. And cheap to repair. My gear box was so worn it was holding back the engine. Going over Snoqualmie pass (WA) I would be in 3rd gear, floored going about 35mph. Ended up getting a worn tranny from a junk yard and rebuilding it. Less than $500 and all was good. GLWA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1728832572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830718, "authorName": "Lalorivas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lalorivas/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by Lalorivas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728835031, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15830926, "authorName": "MTKHog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mtkhog/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by MTKHog", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728837030, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15831391, "authorName": "CMMM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmmm/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by CMMM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728839869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15831707, "authorName": "CMB2024", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cmb2024/", "bidAmount": 7300, "content": "$7,300 bid placed by CMB2024", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728841235, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15831766, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 7400, "content": "$7,400 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728841448, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15831806, "authorName": "59caddycoupe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/59caddycoupe/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by 59caddycoupe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728841599, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15831932, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842099, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15831966, "authorName": "GermanOli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanoli/", "bidAmount": 7700, "content": "$7,700 bid placed by GermanOli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842189, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832046, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 7800, "content": "$7,800 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842472, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832055, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 7900, "content": "$7,900 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842499, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832058, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832061, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 8100, "content": "$8,100 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832074, "authorName": "GermanOli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanoli/", "bidAmount": 8400, "content": "$8,400 bid placed by GermanOli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832081, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842564, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832083, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 8600, "content": "$8,600 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832084, "authorName": "GermanOli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanoli/", "bidAmount": 8700, "content": "$8,700 bid placed by GermanOli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842583, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832086, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842595, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832090, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 9100, "content": "$9,100 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842608, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832096, "authorName": "GermanOli", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/germanoli/", "bidAmount": 9300, "content": "$9,300 bid placed by GermanOli", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832098, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832101, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 9600, "content": "$9,600 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842648, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832130, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 9700, "content": "$9,700 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842724, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832137, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 9800, "content": "$9,800 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832142, "authorName": "fbernaly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fbernaly/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by fbernaly", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842753, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832148, "authorName": "rht69911s", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rht69911s/", "bidAmount": 10250, "content": "$10,250 bid placed by rht69911s", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832187, "authorName": "timachor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timachor/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by timachor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728842895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15832204, "authorName": "srs71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srs71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OH! A new bidder!! SICKEM!!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728842949, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15832222, "authorName": "timachor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timachor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/13/24 for $10,500 to timachor", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728843015, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15832228, "authorName": "srs71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srs71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice job!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728843036, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15832677, "authorName": "HaiHaus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/haihaus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@timachor. Please click on contact seller and we can make arrangement agents later today. We will be back home by 5pm EST. Looking forward to connecting. Thanks!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728845420, "type": "comment"}]