If you are anything like me, you will find it difficult to walk past any 2-for-1 deal. Depending on the product involved, it can offer potential buyers a world of possibilities. With that thought in mind, the owner of this pair of Karmann Ghias has decided to part with them, but the deal is that the buyer will need to be prepared to take them both. One car is a 1970 model, while the other is from 1971. They are located in Port Orchard, Washington, and have been listed for sale here on Craigslist. He has set the sale price for this pair of German classics at $3,800. I have to say a big thank you to Barn Finder Gunter K for spotting the Karmanns for us.

When you are looking at a package like the one on offer here, there’s a lot to consider. This Willow Green vehicle is the 1971 model, which the owner describes as being very clean. The body shows no evidence of significant rust problems, although we don’t receive any information on the state of the floors. However, the plates suggest that it has spent at least part of its life in California, which may have helped minimize its potential corrosion issues. There are a few minor trim pieces that are missing, but the glass is in good condition. Depending on where the buyer is located, one small sticking point with this car is that it doesn’t come with a title. It is also worth noting that this green car does not come with an engine, so that is a further point to consider with this project build.

The interiors of both Ghias are in a similar state. Both are essentially complete, but UV rays have taken a heavy toll on the trim and upholstery. The green car is missing its door trims, but it appears that all of the remaining upholstery pieces and hardware are present. Depending on what path the buyer chooses to follow, they could potentially restore both interiors. The cost and effort would be identical across both cars, or they could find themselves with a nice collection of spares if they utilize one vehicle as a donor.

The 1970 Ghia is finished in Pampas Yellow, and this is a car that offers a “swings and roundabouts” scenario for potential buyers. It is a more complete vehicle than the other, and it does come with a title. However, its overall condition is not as promising as it is with the green one. There is some very obvious rust appearing in the body’s lower extremities, which makes me wonder what state the floors are in. It seems that it does feature an engine, but it isn’t clear whether it is the original 1,600cc unit. The owner also doesn’t indicate the state of the engine, but even if it requires a rebuild, this process is easy and inexpensive. A few minor exterior trim pieces are missing, but replacing these would not be difficult if the buyer intends to restore this classic.

The person who buys this pair of VW Karmann Ghias is going to have some choices to make. One car seems to be structurally sound but is missing an engine and a title. The other is a complete classic with a title, but it is showing some rust problems. Indeed, one of these cars could act as a donor to return the other to active service. Values have climbed markedly over the last couple of years, and this could pose a “risk vs. reward” scenario for the buyer. A meticulous restoration could see each of these cars command a value of around $25,000 in today’s market. Of course, markets can be volatile, so these figures could drop before either vehicle is ready for resale. If you were to buy this package deal, would you only restore one, or would you want a spotless matching pair in your garage?