Got a mis-guided friend who does not want a teener but instead wants a Ghia...Where should he look??? Do they have a Web Site like this one ???

2-OH!

www.thesamba.com

I'm going to get a Ghia someday. It was the only car my mother liked. The one I get is getting a type 4 in it though. I don't know any boards for them though.

John, at Ghia specialties, he's on this board

There are a few links on my links page that might help:

http://ghiaspecialties.com/ghia_links.htm

I second the choice of the samba. By far the best.

Have to add the 914club on my next update.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

What's misguided about it? I'd be happy to own another early Volks someday. If I ever find myself a nice, affordable Notchback you can be damn sure I'll snap it up.

Nothing works better than Cash In Hand and a trip to the Pomona Swap Meet in So. Cal. Lot's to choose from, instant gratification.

Not so misguided a friend.

Karman Gooeys are very nice cars if properly done. Had one all through college. Mine burned rubber in 2 gears and handled well with the low cg and suspension mods.

Only thing I didn't like about it was the pedals are set to the right of the seat and your leg is cocked at a funny angle at all times. I'd be driving along and all the sudden would get this charlyhorse in my leg.

The other thing is rust. Did I mention rust? They are, like 914's, made by Karmann, and that's German for RUST.

My wife made me sell it and buy something with four seats for the "family". Years later, I wanted a "fun" car and ended up with my teener.

Ken

thesamba.com is good, but I think the best place to look is our local newspapers. Karmann Ghias are rather plentiful in our area, and there's usually one or two for sale in the weekend papers, and the prices seem reasonable. But just fyi, here's another good website:
http://www.serve.com/bacani/kgtp_fs_cars.html

Also check the bulletin boards at Bow Wow, Auburn Foreign Car, etc, etc..

I can't help with finding one, but I have always liked the Ghia, especially "Cal-Look" modifies ones. But then again, I also love Outlaw 356s too.

I've still got my first KG. Just couldn't bear to part wtih it.

Off to the right?

I have been driving 914s so long, my right leg is exactly (_____________________) that much longer than my left.



M

Well, if he's a glutton for punishment, I'm wanting to sell mine (or trade for a 914).

I'll always like the looks - but I've been feeling like I want something a bit faster and more nimble in corners. (Mine has 19mm anti-sway bars front and rear). (Oh, and the Fuchs are non-negotiable. I'll put the original wheels and p165's back on her when I find a buyer).

I could go down the long list of "warts" - but I don't want to fill up the hard drive on this server. . .

The convertibles bring in more money than our teaners. Wats up wid dat?

Go to http://www.KarmannGhia.org and subscribe to the mail list. You can get it in digest mode as well.
Tony

Well, I've thought long and hard on this subject, and when it comes down to it - I love the Ghia because to me, it's a 550 with a back seat.

However, now my kids are too big for that back seat, and I'm a bit smarter now, so I realize the difference between a 550 and a Karmann Ghia . . . .

I also realize that:
A: I'd never be able to drive a 550 (or replica) to work on a regular basis.
B: I probably could never afford a 550.
C: I'm still young and stupid enough to believe that a 914 is a more modern 550 (with a top, and a lower price tag). Please, don't spoil this illusion for me.

But anyway - that's why I think convertible Ghias are "more widely desirable" than a 914.
They're also a buttload cheaper to maintain if you keep the engine reasonably close to stock.