Bill, "Low Light" is what they call the 1957-1959 Karmann Ghia, due to the position of the headlights being low on the fenders compared to the 1960 and above models....Converts started in 1958 and are very rare....only 1500 convertibles produced in 1958, most of which are history.........
VINCE U STILL HERE?
Ya learn somthing every day. I kept looking at the front end and couldn't put my finger on it. They shoulda left them fenders be.
Cool lookin' car!
Cool lookin' car!
Gerd, I'm still here, no immediate plans on leaving.....
Lo Light! That would be a great vanity plate for you, Vince!
If it's taken you could always get LoLife........;)
If it's taken you could always get LoLife........;)
VINCE BASED ON CANDI IM GOING WITH U
HEY VINCE
WHAT COLOR IS THAT BUG
WHAT COLOR IS THAT BUG
Diamond Gray, and you Gerd, get the first ride...
kewl,
i love the color
i love the color
Hey Vince, if it checks out, sell it to me for a profit and keep the Speedster.
Luke, Sorry dude, I have been looking for one of these for a long time....I can always replace MR356 a lot easier than the Ghia....
Actually it's a completely different experience having the Ghia, you are more of a caretaker with something that old, and the history is also involved. With the Speedster your more of a sportier/driver type. If you know what I mean....It's just a whole different trip.
Actually it's a completely different experience having the Ghia, you are more of a caretaker with something that old, and the history is also involved. With the Speedster your more of a sportier/driver type. If you know what I mean....It's just a whole different trip.
Vince is getting philosophical on us....
Jeez, I don't know if I like where the change on ownership is taking you Vince. You'll have to lose those horns if you keep this up.
Jeez, I don't know if I like where the change on ownership is taking you Vince. You'll have to lose those horns if you keep this up.
Brian, I would like to think I'm an A-hole regardless of what I drive, but this isn't a done deal yet, My wife is still persistant on keeping MR356, so I can have a bad attitude in either....
The horns will be around a while longer, who know's, after Paso Theron might even give me the tail........
The horns will be around a while longer, who know's, after Paso Theron might even give me the tail........
Caretaker - that's quite true. One of the fellows (Oregon guy) on the Pelican site just sold what I believe is the finest "survivor" 1972 911S that is in existence. Nearly perfect and completely original. He owned it for many many years and undoutedly the car is worth a large sum of money. But he sold it for much less than its value. He sold the car to the next person whom he knew well, trusted completely and that he has complete faith will be the next "caretaker" in this car's life history. When he disclosed this information to the board, alot of people were taken aback by his actions. Here's what he said:
"My car is going where it will end up forever out of the hands of those who know the price of everything and the value of nothing."
I believe Vince that you know the value of that Ghia.
angela
"My car is going where it will end up forever out of the hands of those who know the price of everything and the value of nothing."
I believe Vince that you know the value of that Ghia.
angela
Thank you Angela....Money isn't everything...Did I just say that???
I need a Scotch...........
I need a Scotch...........
Pour me one, Vince.
I just ordered GT mirrors.
I just ordered GT mirrors.
CORY AWESOME MIRRORS
Vince
did ya get it?
did ya get it?
God, I'm gone 2 days and there is more than 200 posts to read....
Can't do it....Whatever I missed, I missed.....
YES, I did buy the Ghia, it was NOT as good as advertised, but the problems are all small ones.....
The body is pretty straight, no bondo that I could detect with a magnet, nose looks great, front and rear lids perfect. new paint (right color), rebuilt 1600 with progressive Weber, the engine compartment leaves a little to be desired, but no rust, new interior, none of the gauges work, new top.....all the glass is good, wide 5's but need paint to match body.....dropped spindles, front tires suck, all in all, I was a little disappointed but nothing I can't fix.......
having it shipped in the next few weeks.....
current plan is to sell the Harley, and keep the speedster till the Ghia is a dependable driver for our summer runs, but I will put a sign on the seat at Paso if someone is serious about buying....
I'm just not real motivated to sell MR356 right away.....
Can't do it....Whatever I missed, I missed.....
YES, I did buy the Ghia, it was NOT as good as advertised, but the problems are all small ones.....
The body is pretty straight, no bondo that I could detect with a magnet, nose looks great, front and rear lids perfect. new paint (right color), rebuilt 1600 with progressive Weber, the engine compartment leaves a little to be desired, but no rust, new interior, none of the gauges work, new top.....all the glass is good, wide 5's but need paint to match body.....dropped spindles, front tires suck, all in all, I was a little disappointed but nothing I can't fix.......
having it shipped in the next few weeks.....
current plan is to sell the Harley, and keep the speedster till the Ghia is a dependable driver for our summer runs, but I will put a sign on the seat at Paso if someone is serious about buying....
I'm just not real motivated to sell MR356 right away.....
BYE VINCE
Vince...glad to hear you bought the car...but selling your Harley??? you can't do that!!!
In all honesty I wanted to buy a convertible Ghia but we could never find one here in CA that didn't have rust or smell of cigarettes and I just gave up and bought the Speedster instead... so now I'm really jealous, I would love to see it someday.....good luck.~Esther
In all honesty I wanted to buy a convertible Ghia but we could never find one here in CA that didn't have rust or smell of cigarettes and I just gave up and bought the Speedster instead... so now I'm really jealous, I would love to see it someday.....good luck.~Esther
Esther, although Gerd can't wait for me to leave, I plan on doing the same runs we have done in the past, I will just be in the Ugly duckling.....
:)
I know, I know, the deal with Gerd...he just wants your horns...LOL
~Esther
~Esther
Ugly Duckling my ass, that car is SWEET! Congrats Vince!
Good rundown on the new darling, Vince. Glad it checked out -- happy also that you're not abandoning your post with MR356.
Hoo-YAH!
Hoo-YAH!
HORNS???????
DUNCE HAT ???????
Dale, I think they called it a Dunce CAP.......
and Gerd could use one Theron.......Theron, are you listening..
and Gerd could use one Theron.......Theron, are you listening..
HEY ILL PROUDLY WEAR A DUNCE CAP
BY THE WAY WHAT IS A DUNCE CAP?
BY THE WAY WHAT IS A DUNCE CAP?
Seconded.
Vince, how are you getting the Ghia to So. Cal? I am going to be driving a motorhome to So. Cal and may be we could work a delivery deal. PMail me Wpierson1 @cfl.rr.com if interested.
Vince, how are you getting the Ghia to So. Cal? I am going to be driving a motorhome to So. Cal and may be we could work a delivery deal. PMail me Wpierson1 @cfl.rr.com if interested.
VIP Transport......but thanks for volunteering....
Great! Now throw away that progressive carb. The purist in me says get a 36 hp motor and restore the whole thing to factory specs but if you like the increased hp of a 1600 just get it optimized with dual carbs, etc. I guarantee you won't be the ugly duckling; that is an uber cool car....
Vince congrat's on your recent pick-up... OMG awesome looking Ghia. I think you'll have to LEAD the ride to Hotel Del this year, if you get your to-do list done prior too.
Speedster "D"
Speedster "D"
No concours cars in my future, so forget about the 36HP....
I will however opt for dual carbs in the near future....My intent is to have a cool driver, as stock as possible, or within reason....
I will however opt for dual carbs in the near future....My intent is to have a cool driver, as stock as possible, or within reason....
I wanna know if anyone asks if it's one of those "Speedster kits."
Actually Cory; Jjr told me someone asked him once if his CMC was a Karmann Ghia....those two models do get mixed up.
GERD....I didn't know what a dunce cap was so I looked it up...
A dunce cap also known as a dunce hat, dunce's cap, or dunce's hat, is a tall conical hat. In popular culture, it is typically made of paper and often marked with a D, and given to schoolchildren to wear as punishment for being stupid or lazy......
DO YA STILL WANT ONE?????? JUST CHECKING :)
~Esther
A dunce cap also known as a dunce hat, dunce's cap, or dunce's hat, is a tall conical hat. In popular culture, it is typically made of paper and often marked with a D, and given to schoolchildren to wear as punishment for being stupid or lazy......
DO YA STILL WANT ONE?????? JUST CHECKING :)
~Esther