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Rome
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 Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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This one is very well done, though the yellow color in the ad photos seem to be more of a "chrome yellow" than the slightly paler original Saturn Yellow. But the yellow in the walk-around video shows the Saturn Yellow accurately. My first driving VW was a '60 Beetle which I had painted Saturn Yellow, so I have an experienced eye for this special shade even though that goes back to the mid 1970's.
"Rostyle" wheels? I've never made that association but it can apply in a stretch, though I've only seen Rostyles with 5 spokes and not the 4 spokes of the Ghia's sport wheel style.
Bumpers look too massive without the black separation line/tape usually found in the center groove. |
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DaveB9
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| Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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| Era Vulgaris wrote: |
| obus wrote: |
| That guy gets some good stuff but has been called out in the past. |
Yeah I'm not interested in the car as a purchase. More just curious on folks' take on its originality, as well as the 60/61 crossover point.
I've really been trying to find that thread about the dash pad with no luck! |
I think the cross over point for ribbed dash pads is January 1961. My February '61 car had a smooth dash pad. Others may be able to pinpoint the latest car with a ribbed dash. Hope that helps. |
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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“Authentic and original” I dont think so. Nice looking car but not a mild custom.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:36 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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I think they are rad.
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1956 Ghia
1959 SO-23 Westfalia
1960 double cab
1960 Baja Bug
1963 stretched double cab
1962 Golde sunroof Ghia
1963 356 B coupe
1963 Notchback
1967 21 window less rusty now |
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JAL78 
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Location: Novato, CA
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| Posted: Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:54 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1973-volkswagen-karmann-ghia-laguna-beach-ca-2774084
Sport Ghia Convertible!. These are super rare with a very interesting history. What do you members think? I have one of these but this is not mine.
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1958 Karmann Ghia convertible
1959 Karmann Ghia coupe
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1965 Karmann Ghia convertible
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theghiagirl
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2024 1:59 am Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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| It’s too bad they used a 1970/1971 rear bumper on such an original Karmann Ghia. |
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:56 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Wow, this is amazing. Exactly why I love this community. Thanks for sharing those.
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99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
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98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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eddie.would.go
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2024 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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| obus wrote: |
| That guy gets some good stuff but has been called out in the past. |
Yeah I'm not interested in the car as a purchase. More just curious on folks' take on its originality, as well as the 60/61 crossover point.
I've really been trying to find that thread about the dash pad with no luck!
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Currently own:
66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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sputnick60
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obus
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Era Vulgaris
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| Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:54 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2666985
Thoughts on this 61?
Two questions I have are, why are they color matching paint for the torsion bar covers, and where did the volkswagen emblem on the decklid go? I'm leaning towards not original paint.
Pretty nice survivor otherwise.
There was a thread recently where someone had mentioned how the '60 ribbed dashpads spilled over into '61. I can't seem to find it now. But this '61 does have a ribbed dashpad.
Must be a really early 61 since the speedo has a July 60 stamp.
Is that what the early wiper switches looked like behind the dash?
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66 Karmann Ghia, L390 Gulf Blue, under construction, here: www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=760505&highlight=
99 Mazda MX-5 10AE, Sapphire Blue Mica, 6 speed, LSD
Previously owned:
98 Porsche Boxster, silver, 2.5L -- 67 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1500sp -- 98 BMW Z3, Atlanta Blue Metallic, 2.8L I6 -- 75 Porsche 914, Laguna Blue, 2270cc -- 72 Porsche 914, Signal Orange, 1.7 FI -- 74 Karmann Ghia, Black, 1600dp -- 74 Triumph TR6 with O.D., sapphire blue |
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blue72beetle
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John Moxon
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Marcdeb
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Skim
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:27 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Another “I’m never gonna sell it” local car.
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Skim
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| Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:25 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Ghia hunting history... |
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Looks like a place in Colorado
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Rome
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