Ghia's..

[...Whitepower...]

Don't know why i keep looking at these either.. They are slow as shit but i love the lines especially when slammed. Cheap fun.. :yesnod:

http://www.automotiveaddicts.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/vw-karmann-ghia.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y__workk-Oc/TcGabYFEkYI/AAAAAAAABCs/OrJKPtZJuHk/s1600/low+karmann+ghia.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KezP65gUNx8/TVUeGJ7LH-I/AAAAAAAAAtg/YPLUF3Cat0Y/s640/karmann+ghia.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/4946085199_3afe141b47_b.jpg

http://www.vagaddicted.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Karmann-Ghia-+-Trailer.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/640226.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6082/6099081019_26ab0c064f_b.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/428715_10151272754495175_744665174_23337822_1732260482_n.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/705432.jpg

http://i983.photobucket.com/albums/ae316/VWpicsSummer/Bug%20Jam/IMGP8170.jpg

[lander]

Sorry...just stopped by to see if you fked up this thread too.

Looks good though, continue. :thumbs:

:leaving:

[vtelvr]

My mom had one in her late teen years...she said that the Ghia was the most fun car she had owned until dad bought her the 86 GT 5.0 Mustang...

[...Whitepower...]

Sorry...just stopped by to see if you fked up this thread too.


http://cdn.cosbysweaters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/RIVERS-WORST-DAY-EVER.gif

[NeedSpeed]

I dig 'em. You can put a big motor in anything. :D

[Rob]

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy150/mtjulietdba/523089_10150738675313463_121013508_.jpg

and that thing was clear coated that way, it was beautiful

[...Whitepower...]

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z97/greatarod/DSC03794.jpg

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/3632/ghiawhitets4.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/304641.jpg

[Bucwheat]

Don't see them much anymore,they do look good slammed.

[...Whitepower...]

Bag kits are cheap too.. 1968 VW Beetle Air Suspension Kits (http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/1968/VW/Beetle/Suspension/Air-Suspension-Kits/)

[NeedSpeed]

I'd like to see one blacked out.

[simpleman68]

I always liked them. Nice part is that now, you hardly ever see them. Would be a very unique ride to modify. Never thought about it. Certainly be a blast to drop in an FI 4 or 6 to wake her up. I'll bet you could squeeze an older Porsche flat 6 in there.
Scott

[The_Dude]

I thought about this one. The price wasn't too bad.
Volkswagen : Karmann Ghia Base in Volkswagen | eBay Motors (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649&item=140804080059&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT#ht_500wt_1182)

[The_Dude]

I'll bet you could squeeze an older Porsche flat 6 in there.
Scott
You can certainly build a stout Type IV. Lots of after market parts to adapt those.

[simpleman68]

You can certainly build a stout Type IV. Lots of after market parts to adapt those.

Would be a fun project for weekends if I had the time. I restored a couple P 914s in the late 80s that I got for peanuts.
Used to work with a guy named Bob in Lodi, NJ (European Perf Center) Guy was in the race circuit with a few of his 914 6s and he fabbed up some bad azz rides.
Always wished I could have afforded one of them back in the day. Very fun cars that were pretty quick due to their low weight. Awesome what 100 bhp can do. :lol:
Scott

[lspencer534]

Volkswagen : Karmann Ghia as shown in pics in Volkswagen | eBay Motors (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Karmann-Ghia-Project-Race-Car-Drag-Car-Custom-Cal-look-NO-RESERVE-/320953016699?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aba4a617b)

[MrPeabody]

I saw one with a Corvair engine in it once at a car show. It had air conditioning, too.

[...Whitepower...]

Volkswagen : Karmann Ghia as shown in pics in Volkswagen | eBay Motors (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-Karmann-Ghia-Project-Race-Car-Drag-Car-Custom-Cal-look-NO-RESERVE-/320953016699?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item4aba4a617b)

Been eyeing this one.. He dropped the price recently. $1900 OBO and he's motivated due to the motor being shot.

1972 VW Karmann GHIA (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3160143986.html)

[Bucwheat]

Not bad, does need some body work and interior redune.

[The_Dude]

Been eyeing this one.. He dropped the price recently. $1900 OBO and he's motivated due to the motor being shot.

1972 VW Karmann GHIA (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3160143986.html)
Too bad about the rust, but still not a bad deal. Used engines are pretty easy to find on craigslist.

[...Whitepower...]

Shit.. Could probably buy it, fix it, and flip it for $4500.

[...Whitepower...]

Or i could do a type 3.. Gotta dig the wagons..

72 VW Square back (type 3) (http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/cto/3164266098.html)

http://cdn.speedhunters.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/class5_6Ulx_0.jpg

http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/282273.jpg

[The_Dude]

The type IIIs are a lot tougher to restore.

[...Whitepower...]

The type IIIs are a lot tougher to restore.

So i read. Parts are a bitch to find too.

[ApexOversteer]

As far as Ghias go, I prefer the Ghia Supersonic...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/Fiat-8V-Ghia-Supersonic-Coupe_1.jpg


... and the Ghia Cadillac...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/cadillacseries62ghia8.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/cadillacseries62ghia4.jpg


... and the Ghia Desoto...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/1954_DeSoto_GhiaAdventurerII3.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/3737957730_38ba5418c7.jpg


... but not all of Ghia's designs are as lovely as all those. Their Ferraris aren't the best lookers...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/Ferrari340AmericaGhiaCoupe1951.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/1951Ferrari195InterGhia.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/56ghia_ferrari_410_superamerica_31.jpg


... and we can't forget these skeletons in Ghia's closet...

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/FordPinto1971.jpg

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/mustang-II.jpg

[...Whitepower...]

Damn those are some ugly cars.

[lspencer534]

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/ApexOversteer/3737957730_38ba5418c7.jpg

Looks like a 61-63 Thunderbird.

[mike100]

Don't buy a Karmann Ghia, they are just an expensive type1 beetle and full of bondo (since there are no replaceable fenders.

I used to work at a VW shop back in the 90's. believe me...nothing special.

Oh and what's the fascination with lowered (slammed) cars. I dislike the look. mainly because when I was turning wrenches, it meant it would have more suspension and undercarriage damage, have no useable suspension travel, and was harder to get a jack under it.

[mike100]

The type 3's were actually a much higher quality car (and more expensive to buy I'm sure). The f.i. ran ok if you know how to keep them adjusted, but i don't know if you can really get much in the way of spare parts anymore. The later 70's f.i. was a lot more serviceable than the early D-Jetronic.

[OddBall]

Don't know why i keep looking at these either.. They are slow as shit but i love the lines especially when slammed. Cheap fun.. :yesnod:

[

It ain't always about the power. Sometimes it's just a beautiful machine.

[snide]

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/snideb/Z06/IMAG1013.jpg

[MrPeabody]

http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo202/snideb/Z06/IMAG1013.jpg

Al Gore's Town car.

[Torqaholic]

They aren't all slow...

VW DRAG RACE 2008 PRA Karmann Ghia - YouTube

Looks like they handle well too :D

[onedef92]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v396/larinoriani/Random/scirocco.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m111/onedef92/car%20stuff/1974-volkswagen-scirocco--11_800x0w.jpg

I wouldn't mind gettin' my paws on of the them first-gen., 1974–1982 VW Scirocco's, too. They were the Ghia's replacement, you know.