Aircooled VW South Africa

Attended an Old car auction this afternoon. There was a1967 Disk Brake Karmann Ghia. Beautiful car, fully restored and original. (Green with white top) Fetched R90 000-00 with the Vat and commision. (A Lady bought the car) Thought it was a tidy sum. There were 2 beetles as well. A 1960 and 1964. The 1964 got around R45 000-00. Didnt stay for the 1960. Both beetles were also in very good condition.

What surprised me is the money guys paid for Austin heally's. A 1954 model got nearly R400 000-00 and a 1957 over R350 000-00. I think there were also some exporters busy.

A 1966 Ford Cortina fetched over a R100 000-00. Never thought a Ford could get more money than a Ghia.

Was a good experience. Pity I didnt buy anything!!

Where was this? Would love to go and see.
R400K for an Austin. No idea they were that desireable.
Mind you, R45K for a 64 beetle is not bad going either. But, as you said, in VERY good condition.
Interesting thanks.

consolidated auctioneers?
my mate wanted to go look at the Bentleys, apparently they are going cheap these days...

There were 2 Bentley's of 1957 origin. Both reasonable condition. Both fetched just over R140 000-00 each.

It was Consolidated Auctioneers in Germiston.

Maybe it's just me, but a 1957 Bently at R140K just seems to make more sense than a split bus at the same price?

140 = better than expected....