Previous Owners

[Bruce Amacker]

With all of the trash talk on these forums about how bad the previous owners have been I thought I’d breathe a breath of fresh air on the topic. After searching for a nice Ghia for nearly two years I purchased my car in 2008 from a nice guy who knew little about its restoration. Many people have congratulated me on the fine car I have but I could tell them nothing about its history, as I knew nothing. I have told people several times I’d like to find the restorer and thank him for such a fabulous job. Well, due to the Power of Samba, that happened, the original restorer recognized my avatar and sent me a PM. I just had a nice chat with him, Bob L, who was instrumental in making this car the joy for me that it is. Bob imported this car from California to the rusty Midwest and proceeded to do a beautiful restoration on it. This car was really done nicely with no shortcuts made- I can find no rust repair anywhere, no shortcuts or butcher work anywhere, and all parts used were top quality, mostly German. The glass was removed and the car was empty when it was painted, and then wet sanded and buffed to a mirror image finish. Bob tells me the paint is in excess of 11 years old! The interior was installed with care and looks wonderful. The brake and suspension systems were gone through using all quality parts and I’ve had no problems with them at all, this car was truly a labor of love by the restorer and it shows in every detail. There are great people in our hobby and I’d like to put a little positive light on them, especially Bob.

Thanks Bob!

PS Bob has graduated to a Bay Window now and just happened to stumble into the Ghia forum. I’m glad he did.
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'66 Deluxe Bus
'65 Standard Bus
Build threads:
'66- http://www.leakoil.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=2888&sid=54d8dedfb3822f99c7f2ea430cb4e856
'65- http://leakoil.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=4263

[rokemester]

Hey it's cool that you found the person that restored your Ghia. I can't believe that paint is 11 years old! Having seen it with my own eyes it's an incredible job. The sunroof is a dead give away, that must have been what tipped him off.