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nick gatt
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 Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:13 pm Post subject: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Hi
My 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia was originally found in Chicago in 2015 but now in the uk ..Its a 1 year colour L571 Terra brown the has had a very old repainted in the correct colour except the the roof which is original paint from the factory..
All the interior, inside is 100 % correct which is unreal as its such great condition ! Still 6v matching numbers car with the original bill of sale , the dealer pack when u purchased the car which is amazing plus some Chicago driving license from the previous owner
Thanks
Nic
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Marcdeb
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:20 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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The condition looks amazing, especially that gorgeous interior. You are so fortunate that so much documentation stayed with the car. I wish I had more history for my cars.
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:22 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Hi mate
Much appreciated, yes I absolutely love to have the history with the car makes it more special in my eyes ..
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:31 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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obus 
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 12:40 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Thanks man
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Sun May 15, 2022 1:05 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Air-Cooled Head
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 6:35 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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WOW!
I live in Chicagoland, and to find a car from here, in this condition, is more than ultra rare.
I didn’t read every post, but this must be a 3-4 digit mileage car.
Congrats!
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 11:34 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Hi mate
Much appreciated bud , it's a low mileage car can't remember now and the car is down my mate workshop now I will have a look tomorrow, let u know the mileage
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Sebastian Gaeta
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 11:50 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Nick,
i am very curious about the fresh air blower in the trunk. I assume the knob under the das is the control for it. It's not on the invoice so I also assume it was added after the fact? I would love to know if it works and if so, how well does it keep the air moving in the cabin?
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Rome
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 7:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Your initial clean-up of the paint is very encouraging. Will you try to get more shine by using a very mild polish and wax?
Your handbrake handle has a Type 3 plastic grip fitted. 
The hood latch is a later design, such as from '68. The original style has a rectangular slot for a "J"-hook on the hood. Your latch looks like it was updated well so I would not worry about it. For comparison, here's moogie32's '63 Ghia with its factory original latch and latch panel-
There was a similar Terra Brown with Ivory top Ghia here in my area, which I've seen several times in person. It was very nice overall but I don't think its interior was still original nor with the same factory colors as yours- an amazing "bonus" which you have. |
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2022 11:23 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Hi chaps
I'm not to sure how good the heater works as it's not working hahah ..I will try to fix it this year's some time
Thanks for the tip on the handbrake cover, bonnet locator didn't realise
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udo dreisoerner
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| Posted: Thu May 19, 2022 12:18 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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fantsatic ghia, i love terrabrown..........
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 9:45 am Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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nick gatt
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| Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 1:32 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Hi chaps
New look for the car I've fitted a 6 inch narrow beam which is more than I normally fit but it's looks fine and drives lovely plus drop spindles and dropped the rear a bit to much which I'm gonna change this week by going up 1 more spine to make the ride better ..
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 2:11 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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Liked it better before. Each his own I suppose.
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VeloMikey
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| Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:12 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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I am with you on this one. I would have polished it up and left it alone. It's a cookie cutter of the red 57 he had. I guess it's a style or a look like "Cal Look"
I'm going to coin the phrase "English Look".
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rbsurfguy
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| Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 4:14 pm Post subject: Re: 1963 Terra brown karmann ghia |
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I'm surprised you can get away with such a narrow front end in the UK. With the wheels that far in, isn't it difficult to turn sharp without hitting the insides?
Jeff
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