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Marcdeb
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 Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 7:03 pm Post subject: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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Having period correct luggage with our old cars is fun and looks great, especially at car shows or group rides. I just found this one at a yard sale today. I think it will be perfect to hide my jumper cables. I'm guessing it's from the 60's.
Let's see what cool luggage people have.
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kurt912
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| Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2022 3:25 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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I used to work at a luggage store when I was around 18 yrs old, so I’ve collected more than a few bags but I use this oversized picnic basket the most.
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kurt912
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| Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2022 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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From Cars and Coffee show this morning, a full set of Atlantic Grasshopper bags circa 1960s
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Tall Bloke
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 5:44 am Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:10 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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Perfect😎
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 2:21 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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Great thread Marc.
We have a tan set similar to yours
It belonged to the in-laws.
I have carried two of the three piece set in Sophia for years.
I use the small overnight/make-up case for spares and tools.
The medium case stores my display signage.
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 6:38 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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| kingkarmann wrote: |
Great thread Marc.
We have a tan set similar to yours
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Thanks but it was kiwighia68's idea.
Nice set of luggage.
Will you be looking to get Joan a nice set?
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kiwighia68
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| Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2022 8:03 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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I don't have my Ghia at the moment so I can't post a pic of the car together with the luggage I have. But here's a teaser:
I received this item from the estate of a journalist who had attended a murder trial in 1957 and kept notes, newspaper clippings, photographs, etc., and exchanged correspondence with the condemned man. The suitcase fits into the front luggage trunk of my car, and I have an even better set of two matching suitcases that fit side by side in the back of the car. More pics tomorrow.
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kingkarmann
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| Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 5:54 am Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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Great thread Marc.
We have a tan set similar to yours
Thanks but it was kiwighia68's idea.
Nice set of luggage.
Will you be looking to get Joan a nice set? |
Oops, Sorry kiwighia68 
I have considered looking for a cool old case or maybe a picnic basket for Joan
I am leaning more towards a vintage multiband radio 
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gostlrs
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| Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:00 am Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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| kingkarmann wrote: |
Great thread Marc.
We have a tan set similar to yours
It belonged to the in-laws.
I have carried two of the three piece set in Sophia for years.
I use the small overnight/make-up case for spares and tools.
The medium case stores my display signage.
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Your Display setup with the camshaft might be the best one i have ever seen
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| Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:19 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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I believe it's a crank, not a camshaft, but you are right, that display is AWESOME!!!
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2022 3:51 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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Another recent yard sale find. I think my parents had one very similar to this when I was a kid so I think this must be 1960's ??
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1997 Mazda Miata
68 Ghia Vert Survivor with 22,350 miles: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=768107&highlight=
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kurt912
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| Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 2:22 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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| Marcdeb wrote: |
Another recent yard sale find. I think my parents had one very similar to this when I was a kid so I think this must be 1960's ?? |
I believe these suitcases were first offered in the '50s but continued well into the '70s.
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oldslow
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| Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2022 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: Post pictures of the luggage used with your Karmann Ghia |
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Lowlights and Halliburton, like champagne and caviar.
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kurt912
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Lowlights and Halliburton, like champagne and caviar. |
Great cases. Probably around the same age as the car judging by the latches. I have a couple pieces but later versions, reading "Zero Halliburton"and with square shaped latches. No wheels on these either, so best to have a strong back.
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