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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Posted: Tue Jul 11, 2017 11:41 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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c21darrel wrote: |
Concur, Id believe Lind before i would go on nostrils only to determine year.
Unrelated but related to Today in Ghia hunting history...
I was at Home Depot this morning, as I was walking out in the parking lot i saw a convertible ghia coming towards me. It was older, repainted but a lot of original still in it. I walked in front and kind of forced the guy to pull over to the side so I could talk to him. (Yeah, I guess I was being "that" guy )
He was super nice, pulled into a parking spot and talked to me for 15 minutes in the hot sun. It was a 60 or 61, he had had it a while. The previous owner, an older women neighbor of his always had him help her keep it running, it was her daily driver. He helped her out for many years. After she passed the family gave the car to him . Really nice guy, he couldnt/wouldnt sell it to me because of all the memories...and he obviously enjoyed driving the car, even on a 90* day
But...he did give me a lead on a coupe . I was only mildly interested because I am pretty deep into a Double cab project now. He showed me pictures on his phone, it was a lowlight. Needless to say I will be following up onthe lead. |
If you're looking to follow your dream never miss an opportunity to talk to another Ghia owner. That's networking in action.
Good luck Darrel. _________________ John.
Judson Supercharger Information on The Samba
My 1958 Shorrock Supercharged Karmann Ghia
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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trelms Samba Member
Joined: August 06, 2015 Posts: 248 Location: Denver
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Posted: Wed Jul 12, 2017 5:25 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Can't wait to hear more. I've also started the itch for a LL vert. Not sure how or when but my eyes are always open. _________________ '74 Ghia Vert SOLD |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9829 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Fri Jul 14, 2017 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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c21darrel wrote: |
Thanks John, Im sure seeing all the pics from HO 2017 helped light the early ghia fire again.
Good news, Dean the guy with the vert, called me this morning with directions to the ghia. Previously he could not recall exact location, so he drove by and called me with cross streets. |
Please post the address. Other Ghia folks can stop by and look at it in person before you buy it so you don't waste your time and money on it if it turns out to be a piece of junk. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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KGCoupe Samba Member
Joined: July 01, 2005 Posts: 3580 Location: Putting the "ill" and "annoy" in Illinois
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Posted: Sat Jul 15, 2017 9:08 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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c21darrel wrote: |
Yeah, maybe someone can go by and check it out for me. Iowegian? you available? Text me the pics. |
If only there were apps that could run on a flip phone, then weegie could get an app that would make his Motorola Razr simulate the old bag phone that he loved so much.
... well, maybe if one of his grandchildren helped him load that app anyway.
BTW, has he ever told you about that 1954 Porsche 356 Cabriolet that he used to own in the early 1970s?
He sold it for $900 and felt slightly guilty for making that large of a profit.
You may not "need" another project vehicle just yet, Darrel, but obviously you'd be "wise" to pick up any low light Karmann Ghia (either cabriolet or coupe) now before the prices really start to get crazy.
If you pass on a LL now because it was "just a coupe", you're likely to realize later that having passed up an opportunity to buy one for what in retrospect will surely seem like an incredibly cheap price is only slightly better than actually having owned one for a while and then selling it before the values went through the roof!
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9829 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Sun Jul 16, 2017 11:16 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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KGCoupe wrote: |
c21darrel wrote: |
Yeah, maybe someone can go by and check it out for me. Iowegian? you available? Text me the pics. |
If only there were apps that could run on a flip phone, then weegie could get an app that would make his Motorola Razr simulate the old bag phone that he loved so much.
... well, maybe if one of his grandchildren helped him load that app anyway.
BTW, has he ever told you about that 1954 Porsche 356 Cabriolet that he used to own in the early 1970s?
He sold it for $900 and felt slightly guilty for making that large of a profit.
You may not "need" another project vehicle just yet, Darrel, but obviously you'd be "wise" to pick up any low light Karmann Ghia (either cabriolet or coupe) now before the prices really start to get crazy.
If you pass on a LL now because it was "just a coupe", you're likely to realize later that having passed up an opportunity to buy one for what in retrospect will surely seem like an incredibly cheap price is only slightly better than actually having owned one for a while and then selling it before the values went through the roof!
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1979, actually, but 356's were just goofy old cars then.
Low-Lites have those funny little taillights, don't they?
I bought one of those taillights a few years ago for 5 bucks at a swap meet in Sandwich, Illinois (I am not making this up) , but I gave it away. |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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iowegian Samba Curmudgeon
Joined: February 16, 2005 Posts: 9829 Location: Somewhere between Dubuque and Keokuk
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:23 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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c21darrel wrote: |
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If only there were apps that could run on a flip phone, then weegie could get an app that would make his Motorola Razr simulate the old bag phone that he loved so much. |
Is it true when his grand kid asked him to load the app...he walked an armful of clothes to the washing machine and Chuck-ed them in? |
Now you're just being mean.
Our washer is quite up to date-------bought it brand new in 1984. The Maytag dryer, on the other hand, is "vintage". Bought it used when we got married in 1966. As the man says "it's only original once". |
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c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8211 Location: San Dimas
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TDCTDI Samba Advocatus Diaboli
Joined: August 31, 2013 Posts: 12848 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2017 7:03 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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_________________ Everybody born before 1975 has a story, good, bad, or indifferent, about a VW.
GOFUNDYOURSELF, quit asking everyone to do it for you!
An air cooled VW will make you a hoarder.
Do something, anything, to your project every day, and you will eventually complete it. |
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dickie Samba Member
Joined: March 22, 2004 Posts: 275 Location: southern alberta
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Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2017 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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I learned of this a couple of years ago, and brought it home this summer. Pretty sweet overall...The rebuilt engine is about ready to roll...still looking for all the chrome bits and pieces that aren't there, as well as that rear tail light assembly? Anyone?????Thanks. Title says 1957. Been sitting since the early 90s when the owner did a bit of body and paint work, as well as rebuild the 36hp. The owner is very cool and gracious, and agreed to part with it.
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Fiatdude Samba Member
Joined: April 20, 2009 Posts: 1218 Location: now in MO.
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Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:28 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Very Very Nice _________________ Remember, as you travel the highway of life,
For every mile of road, there is 2 miles of ditch |
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flghiaprs Samba Member
Joined: January 11, 2011 Posts: 23
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2018 1:16 pm Post subject: Itch to start looking again. |
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Started looking again for Ghia to buy and restore (not original). Want to try to find a 68-70 convertible in decent shape. Had a 68 back when I was 15 and can't seem to get it out of my head.
Have not seen anything local yet, mostly looking online. Things are looking a little high for rust out cars. |
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calexican Samba Member
Joined: June 11, 2008 Posts: 730 Location: El Paso, TX
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Bruxist Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2018 Posts: 2 Location: Uk
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Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2018 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Have bought 1964 Ghia from Denver,Colorado I am trying to find old owners contact email, so I can find more info on the car.
I am in the uk.
The previous owners name is Chris r Hoffman and lives in s. oscola(?) st Denver ,Colorado if you know him email me
[email protected]
Thank you... |
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John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13952 Location: Southampton U.K.
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Bruxist Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2018 Posts: 2 Location: Uk
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Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2018 12:52 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Thank you very much,John.
Heres the car |
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