Found a Zenith Blue EMPI GTV 1967 today

[lmrguy]

No issues no rust, California car. looks like it will be my Daily Driver once the heat goes away. My first post here

[Pruneman99]

Interesting car. Is that vinal on a hardtop?

[lmrguy]

Yes the original owner put vinal on it, however it was very well done. The pin striping isn't done by EMPI either. I should mention it was 130 degrees inside the bug when I drove it home. I'm waiting for more moderate weather to get out and drive it

[Glenn]

Other than the badge, what vintage EMPI parts are on it?
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[lmrguy]

The EMPI parts are all the chrome inside and around the car, wood steering wheel and dash knobs, shifter, lighter, rear speakers, factory seat belts which have an unusual latching system, engine parts are unknown yet I'm probably missing something, however I just picked it up.

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[Jos.Hall]

Not seeing much my regular ‘67 deluxe vert doesn’t have and mines not a GTV. A GTV would’ve had an EMPI GT steering wheel and that looks like a Speedwell wheel. Obviously can’t tell without seeing the rest of it but do you have documentation that it’s a GTV?

For what it’s worth, mine had all the chrome you see on your exterior, an Empi coach steering wheel, optional lighter, etc. but it was all stuff added at the dealer. Very common back in the day.

I’m guessing the seat belts you’re talking about are the ‘67 only lobster claw seat belts. They’re made by Klippan and several Marques uses them including Alfa and BMW. They’re referred to as spaghetti belts in the BMW world.

[Jos.Hall]

Btw, we want to see the interior!!!

[Jos.Hall]

Not seeing much my regular ‘67 deluxe vert doesn’t have and mines not a GTV. A GTV would’ve had an EMPI GT steering wheel and that looks like a Speedwell wheel. Obviously can’t tell without seeing the rest of it but do you have documentation that it’s a GTV?

For what it’s worth, mine had all the chrome you see on your exterior, an Empi coach steering wheel, optional lighter, etc. but it was all stuff added at the dealer. Very common back in the day.

I’m guessing the seat belts you’re talking about are the ‘67 only lobster claw seat belts. They’re made by Klippan and several Marques uses them including Alfa and BMW. They’re referred to as spaghetti belts in the BMW world.

[lmrguy]

[stale air]

Im by no means a GTV expert, but I question the authenticity of the above car.

For reference, another 67..

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[Jos.Hall]

[lmrguy]

Great news Jos Thanks for the heads up on the local club. I'm going to check it out. Maybe tonight at Yellow Basket if it's happening.

[Pruneman99]

Does anyone know for sure if the Meetup is for sure? If someone does and can confirm the time, I might be able to make it as well.

[lmrguy]

[Pruneman99]

[hitest]

Somewhere, and I thought it was on this site, there are shots of vinyl top options for beetles. Yes, it was a legit fad and very timely for the age of this car. I don't recall an Empi catalog showing them..?

But I've been to a show recently and a neat old VW mechanics shop today- I'm blurring all of my "okay, remember, he's got this..."
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[TyeDyeBug]

Anybody claiming Empi GTV needs paperwork, parts thrown on a bug mean nothing

[irvanm]

Spectacular car, lots of very cool vintage stuff, great find and purchase, congrats.