Author |
Message |
Redlabel6 Samba Member
Joined: October 17, 2016 Posts: 379 Location: Minnesota
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
theastronaut Samba Member
Joined: November 19, 2007 Posts: 1629 Location: Anderson, SC
|
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 6:19 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
Forgot to post this one earlier... Who bought this one posted on Facebook marketplace on the 19th near Columbia SC? I saw it and replied soon after it was posted but got the "I'll let you know if the guy coming to look at it this afternoon doesn't buy it" message.
_________________ Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exist and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough."
-Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls-Royce
'64 Beetle Sunroof OG Bahama Blue
'63 Beetle Vert
'66 Beetle
'88 Festiva L
'89 Festiva L
'64 Chevy C10
'66 Chevy C10 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
jeffrey8164 Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2018 Posts: 3804 Location: Georgia
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
hemifalcon Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2005 Posts: 1481 Location: Union Grove, WI
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
aerosilver Samba Member
Joined: July 29, 2006 Posts: 878 Location: UK
|
Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2018 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
The number (8104) on the Karmann karosserie plate puts it at August/September '56.
Nice find, Lizard green, needs a little love.. |
|
Back to top |
|
|
EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13943 Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13943 Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
hemifalcon Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2005 Posts: 1481 Location: Union Grove, WI
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
EverettB Administrator
Joined: April 11, 2000 Posts: 69734 Location: Phoenix Metro
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
kman Samba Member
Joined: November 04, 2005 Posts: 739 Location: Michigan
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Buggy Brian Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2006 Posts: 308 Location: Yulee, FL
|
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2018 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
So...
I just picked up this 1972 today. All original paint, nearly rust free. The only rust I've found is in the passenger door (along the window sill, about 2" long and less than half an inch tall) a dime size hole in the passenger floor pan, and a bit (about a baseball size hole) under the battery.
The entire car is original, with the carpet missing, and questionable front seats (not sure if they're original). Original AC system is all there, but extremely likely that it's not working (belt is off, and car hasn't run in 25 years). No accidents at all, as nose and rear are pretty much perfect.
Engine and tins are all original, but I haven't even attempted to start it, but it does rotate by hand. Lots of old oil pasted to the underside of the engine, but I plan on going through it completely.
Can't wait to get it home (working out of state right now), and get it back on the road.
I hate to be that guy that asks what it's worth, but I am trying to validate that I didn't spend too much, so I'd love your thoughts. It's on the east coast, if that matters. I'm mainly into fiberglass Manx buggies, but couldn't pass on this one, as the entire thing seem extremely solid, heater channels and all.
Been sitting for 25 years, so I'm sure the brakes will need complete replacement/rebuild, but that's easy.
Can't wait to get started!!
_________________ -(Loretta) Manx # M2940D910E on customized 1970 chassis by Joescoolcustoms
-(Scarlett) Manx Resorter #12 (R0012B931S) on 1969 chassis.
-Original Home built buggy that started all. I learned to drive in it back in 1985.
Manx Club Member # 4436
Check out my Loretta here: http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=3365Manx
Scarlett is getting a Makeover! http://manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=3745&p=24983#p24983 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
c21darrel Samba Member
Joined: January 22, 2009 Posts: 8206 Location: San Dimas
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
Buggy Brian Samba Member
Joined: October 26, 2006 Posts: 308 Location: Yulee, FL
|
Posted: Fri Oct 26, 2018 5:54 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
c21darrel wrote: |
Congrats on your find, pretty cool with all the A/C equipment. I would hesitate about the original paint as there is overspray all over the engine tarboards and color fade front to back. Hey, the original paint may still be there underneath. I dont think the "161" M code is typical. Engine code is usually 157? |
Thanks for pointing that out. I obviously overlooked it. The tar paper does indeed have some overspray, but the color fade is just due to flash effects. It's the same color front to rear. Obviously not original. I haven't looked at the 157/161 though, and am definitely not up on Ghia's, but I can say it's very solid, and that's the best part for me. _________________ -(Loretta) Manx # M2940D910E on customized 1970 chassis by Joescoolcustoms
-(Scarlett) Manx Resorter #12 (R0012B931S) on 1969 chassis.
-Original Home built buggy that started all. I learned to drive in it back in 1985.
Manx Club Member # 4436
Check out my Loretta here: http://www.manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=3365Manx
Scarlett is getting a Makeover! http://manxclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=82&t=3745&p=24983#p24983 |
|
Back to top |
|
|
d-rick Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2006 Posts: 889 Location: Columbia,MO
|
Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:31 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
Found his gem a few weeks ago here in Missouri. Dug it out and hauled it home along with a '58 bus.
VIN is 1902065..which I understand to be a DEC of '58 make so that would be a '59 model?
I've had lot's of VW's but never a ghia..sure is something..
_________________ 1959 mango-trailerbus
1962 single cab *1/2
1966 13 window
1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
1990 DoKa
2002 Golf TDI |
|
Back to top |
|
|
sputnick60 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 22, 2007 Posts: 3907 Location: In Molinya Orbit
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13943 Location: Southampton U.K.
|
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
d-rick wrote: |
Found his gem a few weeks ago here in Missouri. Dug it out and hauled it home along with a '58 bus.
VIN is 1902065..which I understand to be a DEC of '58 make so that would be a '59 model?
I've had lot's of VW's but never a ghia..sure is something..
|
At this stage of Ghia genetics a Dec '58 is a '58. It's a contentious point but most will tell you "model years" never arrived until around 1964. Changes in spec were drip-fed into the early Ghia timeline so changes go strictly by vin number.
Good luck. _________________ John.
Judson Supercharger Information on The Samba
My 1958 Shorrock Supercharged Karmann Ghia
Stop dead photo links! Post your photos to The Samba Gallery! |
|
Back to top |
|
|
d-rick Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2006 Posts: 889 Location: Columbia,MO
|
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:30 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
|
|
OK..sounds good to me...then I found a '58 ghia and a '58 bus..works for me.
Have no idea what I'll do with it other than clean it out and make it roll..which I have already done... Just look at its beauty for now I guess😆 _________________ 1959 mango-trailerbus
1962 single cab *1/2
1966 13 window
1967 panel/camper
1968 cig-panel *1/2
1968 passenger bus *1/2
1969 beetle
1969 dormobile
1978 sage green Westy
1990 DoKa
2002 Golf TDI |
|
Back to top |
|
|
John Moxon Samba Moderator
Joined: March 07, 2004 Posts: 13943 Location: Southampton U.K.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|