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Andy Wellie
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:01 pm    Post subject: My new purchase.1969 cypress green ghia Reply with quote

Well it's finally happened!!!
After a long time searching I finally found a car that fitted my needs.
I was after a 60's Ghia coupe, an California car to bring back to the UK to work on and bring back to life. Not having the largest budget in the world I soon realised that they are becoming rarer and rarer. Obviously my biggest hurdle was not being in the States to go view any car that came up.
After a few begging posts on here for anyone 'in the know' who would be prepared to view anything for me I got in contact with c21darrel on here, and how glad I am for him.
Firstly Darrel said he would go and look at any car within his area,I bet he regrets saying that now. He has been to see 3 cars that fitted my criteria,not just looking but then sending me a full report on the condition of it. Finally he saw the 69 in Alhambra CA earlier this month and said it was a good solid original car with no rust worth talking about just some paint required and generally updating,perfect!!
So that is why I'm writing this from a hotel room in LA!! I took his word as gospel, made an offer, which was accepted and I took delivery yesterday. Not only that Darrel has said I can store the car at his place until I ship it home.
I could never have hoped to meet nicer people who are willing to help, and thanks to them,especially c21darrel I now have my car.
Thanks to everyone for advice given.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks like a beautiful car, and a sound round of applause for another super samba member Darrel.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

congratulations on the ghia!! looks Beautiful - I love the color. also i spy two other Ghias in that pic lol.

Applause hurray for Darrel Applause
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CiderGuy wrote:
Looks like a beautiful car, and a sound round of applause for another super samba member Darrel.


X2 on that Ghia...and that man Darrel.

This is just about the most supportive Forum on The Samba and I speak from a very similar experience when I bought my '58 in 2007. Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats and props to Darrel! Beautiful car!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good year!! Very Happy

Looks nice!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 1:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John Moxon wrote:
CiderGuy wrote:
Looks like a beautiful car, and a sound round of applause for another super samba member Darrel.


X2 on that Ghia...and that man Darrel.

This is just about the most supportive Forum on The Samba and I speak from a very similar experience when I bought my '58 in 2007. :)


I agree. There area lot of Samaritans on the Ghia thread and Darrel is one of them.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sweet Ghia!!! even if it does wear port-o-walls lol
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, pretty car, I love the color combination.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 4:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very clean! I can dig it. I am not used to cars that I can see my reflection in Laughing .
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

c21darrel wrote:
Sweet Ghia!!! even if it does wear port-o-walls lol

Ha Ha friggin Ha, you made me buy it!!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 5:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice buy! Looks like worth your trip.

And kudos to Darrel!! Good samaritan in the true Samba Ghia spirit!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

John Moxon wrote:
CiderGuy wrote:
Looks like a beautiful car, and a sound round of applause for another super samba member Darrel.


X2 on that Ghia...and that man Darrel.

This is just about the most supportive Forum on The Samba and I speak from a very similar experience when I bought my '58 in 2007. Smile


x3...almost looks like British Racing Green...that is a choice color. i'll bet Darrel really enjoyed looking on behalf of another...I love the search almost better than the purchase.

I really don't know many of you, but I feel a comradeship, here on the Ghia forum, that I don't feel on any of the others, here on thesamba.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What "paint [is] required"? Looks perfect. Very happy for you and great job, Darrel, for making this happen. Sure are a lot of Ghias returning to Europe. Its comforting to know they will be well cared for and loved back there.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 7:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the color! Congrats!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congratulations on your purchase of a beautiful Karmann Ghia! Dancing

... and big props to Darrell for doing our name proud (even if you do spell it funny). Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Love the car and color.

I believe Darrel, at one time or another, has helped most of us.

Way to go Darrel. Applause
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

akear wrote:
What "paint [is] required"?

She's showing her good side to the camera. Although the paint is all pretty solid the drivers door,front quarter and trunk lid are all flaking quite bad. Luckily not through rust, I reckon from poor prep before previous paint. So when I get it home,a good rub down and repaint,keeping it the same. Although I might go Ivory for the roof instead of white.
Thanks for all the nice comments, nice to know you think I've got a good un !!!
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 26, 2015 9:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice car
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 27, 2015 1:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Double plus good!

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