1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe in Orange & Engine Sound on My Car Story with Lou Costabile

  Рет қаралды 20,001

Lou Costabile

Lou Costabile

5 жыл бұрын

If you enjoy the videos and would like to Sponsor me on Patreon, my Creator link is / mycarstorywithlou
On "My Car Story" we're at the Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis WI on 2-21-19 at the World of Wheels car show.
We're looking at a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe in Blood Orange Paint. The car is equipped with a air cooled engine.
The car's Owner is Dave Long. Dave’s has this car since 1981. He shares in the early years of owning this car he has fond memories of driving to pick up his girlfriend for dates in this car, and she later became his wife.
If you’re interested in attending a World Of Wheels Car Show, here is the link to see the dates and show schedule autorama.com
ENJOY!
Visit our Affiliate Sponsor links for special promotions and coupons exclusively for My Car Story viewers!
Over 7000 Diecast Model Cars
Visit: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=107450...
Escort Radar Detector Deals:
www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=49...
Need a Car Cover
Visit Carcovers.com here
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=631627...
For Our Corvette Fans
Enjoy many great products including custom apparel at
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=769486...
Redline Automotive Accessories
Current promotion: Genuine leather shift boot and steering wheel cover custom made for your vehicle!
shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=116264...

Пікірлер: 113
@guislowhand
@guislowhand 5 жыл бұрын
When I was 9 my mother gave me a miniature of this vehicle and I found it so beautiful that I never played with it. 20 years later I still have it. It is placed right in front of me in my office.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi G. Alves, Good story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@72dodge340
@72dodge340 5 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@rudolphguarnacci197
@rudolphguarnacci197 5 жыл бұрын
I have a few keepsakes that my mom gave me. Precious, as was her wisdom.
@HansDelbruck53
@HansDelbruck53 3 жыл бұрын
Don't tell me - Now all you do is play with it.
@tonyyero7231
@tonyyero7231 10 күн бұрын
Music to my ears!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 10 күн бұрын
Nice :-)
@iplaymytele
@iplaymytele 2 жыл бұрын
I just purchased in 1971 with a newly installed motor a new paint job and new tires…! It has never been wrecked and has No Rust…! I’m going to use it as my daily driver…….🎵👍🏻🎶
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@cymoncyrado2879
@cymoncyrado2879 5 жыл бұрын
Back in '76 my first car was a '66 Karmann Ghia.. "I liked it". My dad had a '65 Porsche 356c, a year later he got in a wreck in his car and donated the engine to mine....... then "I loved it".
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Cymon Cyrado, Good story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@boco1951
@boco1951 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 73 Karman Ghia just like that except I got it from a Porsche mechanic and he added a awesome carb and Hurst shifter! Just a great looking Ghia you have, Congrats!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bo Co, Happy to read this car brings back memories of your car :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing. Hope you see many cars on this Channel you enjoy! Please Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@72dodge340
@72dodge340 5 жыл бұрын
A friend's parents had one of these when I was in high school. Now I really want one of these!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi 72dodge340, Sounds like good memories and good times :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of your soon, Lou
@kavanghia6908
@kavanghia6908 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Working on my 69 ghia that I saved from the crusher. Say hello when I see you on the road.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi kavanghia, Hope your car comes out the way you like it. Lou
@davidkastin4240
@davidkastin4240 5 жыл бұрын
What a treat to see this beautiful VW. Thank you Lou and Dave. I have always loved these cars and this one gave me that warm and fuzzy feeling lol
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi David Kastin, Glad you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou
@hoganapex11
@hoganapex11 2 жыл бұрын
I sure enjoyed my 72' Ghia. It made many a road trip, some with great stories. Always got around 40 mpg on the highway and did not mind going 70 to 75 mph all day. My son and I did all the interior work (he was 12) and front suspension. Very cool!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hi hoganapex11, Happy to read you & your Son are enjoying your car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@wrightflyer7855
@wrightflyer7855 5 жыл бұрын
I had the opportunity to sometimes borrow my girlfriend's Karmann Ghia back in the summer of '68. It was a fun little car, but with the pedals offset to the right it was kinda strange. But still a lot of fun. Thanks Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
HI Wright Flyer, Sounds like great memories back in the summer of 68 :-) You're welcome, Lou
@jeffrey3498
@jeffrey3498 3 ай бұрын
What a beauty. Wonderful clever car and entertaining tour. Thanks! 😎👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 ай бұрын
Hi Jeffrey, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing, and you're welcome. I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@jeffrey3498
@jeffrey3498 3 ай бұрын
@@loucostabile Hi Lou, thank you so much for replying, and reminding to subscribe. I look forward to enjoying more of your terrific content. Thanks again!
@pontiacgrandprix733
@pontiacgrandprix733 5 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful car, restored very nicely, guy loves his car, that's nice, there aren't many around, I go to a lot of car shows in New York, Westchester and Long Island, never see them, it's a very individual car, that stands out, owners a nice guy, thanks again Lou
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Pontiac GrandPrix73, Glad you enjoy the looks of this car :-) You're right, you don't seem to see them out anymore. Regarding the video, you're welcome, Lou
@franzs9157
@franzs9157 5 жыл бұрын
very nice lou used to see these on the road 30 40 years ago its a beauty thank you
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Franz Reidner, Was a treat to share this car in this showroom condition and bring back those memories of "that sound" :-) Glad you enjoy this car, and you're welcome, Lou
@tippey2011
@tippey2011 5 жыл бұрын
Lou I am not a Volkswagen person but this is a very nice old car. Just gorgeous looks like new! Beautiful color too! I remember these vehicles they were everywhere back in the day. Sounded great too! The owner was a awesome guy as well! Thanks Lou another great old vehicle! Thanks for sharing Lou!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy this car :-) You're right, the condition is like new. You're welcome, Lou
@unreliablenarrator6649
@unreliablenarrator6649 Жыл бұрын
Clarion made a plug compatible stereo radio/cassette that fit exactly for Bugs & Ghias, that was a popular aftermarket upgrade.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@JeffKing310
@JeffKing310 5 жыл бұрын
Great car and car story. Thanks Lou!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
My pleasure Jeff :-)
@ThePr8head
@ThePr8head 5 жыл бұрын
Lou I love your channel! I can go from AMC Gremlin 401 to VW 1600 and LOVE BOTH! THANKS!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi ThePr8head, Thank you for the kind words :-) Glad your enjoying the and along for the ride. You're welcome, and stay tuned.... Lou
@tomasalvarez6040
@tomasalvarez6040 4 жыл бұрын
My dad bought me a 72 ghia when i turned 18yrs of age. My first car. Now, at my old age of 41, its still my daily driver. Gets too much attention, which embarrases my teenage son and my wife...but I enjoy the attention 🤣😎👌👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Tomas A, Happy to read your 1st car story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@AndrewGraham07
@AndrewGraham07 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful period piece in fine fettle. Best wishes to you both from Germany !
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew Graham, "Beautiful period piece in fine fettle" AWESOME :-) Best wishes received, and wonderfully returned to you too, Lou
@chandermotwani3493
@chandermotwani3493 3 ай бұрын
Beautiful Story Beautiful Car 🤘🏻💯♥️
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 ай бұрын
Hi Chander, Happy to read you appreciate the looks and story about this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@michaelyunis5981
@michaelyunis5981 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see these old cars still around I’m sure VW is trying to build similar shape in the near future as history repeat itself!!??
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mojeer Yunis, Happy to read you appreciate this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@marqueslabbe1105
@marqueslabbe1105 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!!!!!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marques, Happy to read you appreciate the looks of this car :-) Thank you for viewing, sharing and I believe you're going to see many more cars on this Channel you'll enjoy. Hope you Subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@marqueslabbe1105
@marqueslabbe1105 3 жыл бұрын
I'm about to buy a karma ghia.
@abefrohman1759
@abefrohman1759 5 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👍
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy this car abe frohman :-)
@josephromano6825
@josephromano6825 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting car Lou! You don’t see many of those around! Nice car!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Joseph Romano, You're right, and in this condition, I was glad I was able to share this one with you :-) Lou
@donkeyshot8472
@donkeyshot8472 4 жыл бұрын
3:34 reviewer has one of the most beautiful cars ever built right before him, then asks: "so what makes you so attached to the karmann ghia?"...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын
However the answer is it reminds him of the time dating his wife.....
@ivorwm2291
@ivorwm2291 5 жыл бұрын
Great restoration!
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ivor Little, Glad you appreciate the work that goes into making a car look this good :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you'll enjoy, Lou
@ivorwm2291
@ivorwm2291 5 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile my best friend bought a blue 1974 Karmann Ghia brand new and had A/C installed by the dealer. He immediately regretted selling it 2 years later. I base all the Ghias that I see off the condition of his car. This car looks better than new!
@ivorwm2291
@ivorwm2291 5 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile Lou. I enjoy all of your postings
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ivor :-) Glad you're along for the ride.
@gclarkbloomfield8848
@gclarkbloomfield8848 3 жыл бұрын
...boy, Lou, you could just see how over-the-top excited Dave Long was at being on "My Car Story" with his lovely blood orange '72 Type 14 Karmann Ghia...oooh, la!! ...don't know if you're familiar with the back story on this lovely rounded pack of fun that VW sold between 1957-74....it was actually designed by the Turin, Italy design firm of Carrozerria Ghia...hence the smooth, sexy curves of this model; so at odds with the upright Beetle and the later Rabbit...AND why the heaters were rather non-existant...this car was designed by Italians whose version of winter may see temps in the high 30's and low 40's; but NOTHING compared with Northern Europe and North America...the functional front end defroster scoops were helpful to de-fogging the windshield but notoriously ineffective in actually heating the interior... . ...the actual construction of the vehicle did not occur at the Wolfsburg facility but at the German coachworks plant of Karmann, located in nearby Westphalia town of Osnabruck...it is worthy of note that the Karmann plant was also responsible for such other cars as the Audi A4, VW Golf and Sirocco, the BMW Series 6 Coupe, Ford Escort RS Cosworth, the Chrysler Crossfire and the Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabriolet... (no. really...amazing, but true..)... .. nyone ...anyone who had a love affair with the Beetle would, if they had a scintilla of sports sensibilty, become nearly obsessed with the beautiful styling of the Karmann Ghia...they combine the simplicity and utility with a fun, racy looking exterior...truly a hybrid made in automotive heaven...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 3 жыл бұрын
Hi G Clark Bloomfield, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@gclarkbloomfield8848
@gclarkbloomfield8848 3 жыл бұрын
@@loucostabile ...oh, done seemingly years ago, my friend...
@jerrywise9578
@jerrywise9578 3 жыл бұрын
I had a 72 Ghia. Signal Amber Orange. First car a bought. Loved it. Took it everywhere. It was in perfect shape until a 68 Plymouth Fury hit me head on. That was the end of my beautiful Ghia. Still miss it.
@unreliablenarrator6649
@unreliablenarrator6649 Жыл бұрын
I generally don't like the Gias after 1969 but that thing is figgin beautiful. Nice work.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Unreliable Narrator 66, High praise :-) Lou
@bdogjr7779
@bdogjr7779 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome Lou《☆》Farfegnuggen :*: ever notice how VWs all have a familiar smell ? Fine restoration and engine sound ☻
@martinliehs2513
@martinliehs2513 5 жыл бұрын
fahrvergnügen? Or farfignewton? VW marketing 1990's style.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi BDOG JR, Glad to read you think this car is "Awesome" :-) Lou
@JeffKing310
@JeffKing310 5 жыл бұрын
I have noticed that smell - strange combination of fuel, dust, mould and optimism.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
@gphilipc2031
@gphilipc2031 5 жыл бұрын
Love the KG body lines.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy the design of this car :-)
@garbage854
@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын
Nice 😀 I used to walk by a red one on the way to elementry school.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael Coffey, Sounds like good memories :-) Lou
@garbage854
@garbage854 5 жыл бұрын
😀@@loucostabile
@linmoore4068
@linmoore4068 Жыл бұрын
WOW I have a 1970 Gaia my first car a gift from my parents. I’d love to have it look new again. Do you have any recommendations on who in Ga. to bring mine up to new again. I m 73 now would love to be able to drive again. Some engine work done and does run.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Hi Lin, Happy to receive a "WOW" from you :-) Hmmm, I don't have a recommendation of who would be the person to restore yours, however I hope you find that person soon and hope you're behind the wheel of your car again soon, Lou
@ollie1464
@ollie1464 Жыл бұрын
Would love to be able to happen at least to part next to my 72 super beetle in the same color.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile Жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing.
@RockawayCCW
@RockawayCCW 5 жыл бұрын
In the movie Bullit, his girlfriend drove one of those.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Good to know.
@RockawayCCW
@RockawayCCW 5 жыл бұрын
I love car-spotting when I watch old movies. Bullit is a great one for that. Lots of 50s and 60s cars.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
I enjoy doing that too :-)
@johna1160
@johna1160 5 жыл бұрын
She drove a Porsche 356 Cabriolet. Her name (the actress) was Jaqueline Bissett.
@wrightflyer7855
@wrightflyer7855 5 жыл бұрын
@@RockawayCCW Check out imcdb.org--good site for movie vehicles.
@20alphabet
@20alphabet 5 жыл бұрын
Very cute.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Nice :-)
@carguy53
@carguy53 4 жыл бұрын
I have the twin to this car, only a 1974 with the automatic stickshift trans. It's got 36k original miles on it.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын
Hi carguy53, Happy to read you have a car like this too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@doginu
@doginu 22 күн бұрын
6:43 There's nothing on that car that can be removed with a 9mm wrench. 8mm,10mm and 13mm ...
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
@kens.213
@kens.213 9 ай бұрын
A 9mm wrench won't take apart anything on these cars. Try a 10 and 13mm wrench for that. A 17mm will also be helpful for removing the engine. I wrenched on these cars for nearly 50 years.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 9 ай бұрын
Hi Ken S., Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZfaq Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZfaq Channel, Lou
@rudolphguarnacci197
@rudolphguarnacci197 5 жыл бұрын
What a misunderstood vehicle. These were great cars.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou
@ashqelon7267
@ashqelon7267 5 жыл бұрын
Relatively easy car to work on, yet anymore like many cars, FIND A PART is the real challenge.
@davidcoats2897
@davidcoats2897 5 жыл бұрын
Wrong. There are plenty of aftermarket manufactures of parts, plus plenty of donor cars. I bought a 71 last year, and have had no problems finding parts.
@ashqelon7267
@ashqelon7267 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidcoats2897 Perhaps not this unit. I have old heavies and getting stuff for them is getting difficult to find parts so maybe this car is easy. Go find pieces for a 69 CJ Torino or a 69 Trans Am .. Cheers
@davidcoats2897
@davidcoats2897 5 жыл бұрын
Ash qelon I thought we were talking VW Ghias. I wasn’t talking about a 47 Ford
@ashqelon7267
@ashqelon7267 5 жыл бұрын
@@davidcoats2897 , this is one of those conversations where past the first minute, the dynamics of all the variables as part of the entirety, seem to intrude and take over. Yes, the VW may be exclusive in this ONE point. Out side this, we others car owners have a much different dynamic on things to deal with. Your points I trust are correct. My points are a interesting venture.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.
@peterlewis3715
@peterlewis3715 9 ай бұрын
How much for the little car?
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 9 ай бұрын
Not aware this one is for sale.
@nikolaikalashnikov4347
@nikolaikalashnikov4347 4 жыл бұрын
My first car, in the late 70-ies, 200 Mark, with some holes in it from corrosion,, so what.
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Nikolai Kalashnikow , Happy to read you enjoy your 1st car :-) Lou
@VermontPaintandPhoto
@VermontPaintandPhoto 2 жыл бұрын
im actually selling mine 1973
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you receive the price you're looking for.
@edlawrence5059
@edlawrence5059 5 жыл бұрын
Is it heat or Zyklon B? Lol
@loucostabile
@loucostabile 5 жыл бұрын
:-)
VW Karmann Ghia Coupe, the car that can be anything you want it to be!
14:17
Parekh’s Classic Automobiles
Рет қаралды 4,7 М.
1964 Volkswagen Type 34 Ghia - Jay Leno's Garage
20:47
Jay Leno's Garage
Рет қаралды 704 М.
你们会选择哪一辆呢#short #angel #clown
00:20
Super Beauty team
Рет қаралды 44 МЛН
NERF WAR HEAVY: Drone Battle!
00:30
MacDannyGun
Рет қаралды 53 МЛН
Heartwarming: Stranger Saves Puppy from Hot Car #shorts
00:22
Fabiosa Best Lifehacks
Рет қаралды 21 МЛН
VW Karmann Ghia: The sportier Beetle.
10:24
Auto Chatter
Рет қаралды 10 М.
Karmann Ghia - Shannons Club TV - Episode 65
13:17
Shannons Insurance
Рет қаралды 20 М.
1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Review - An Air Cooled Beauty!
10:17
Shooting Cars
Рет қаралды 17 М.
5 Things To Know About The VW Karmann Ghia
7:38
Jalopnik
Рет қаралды 637 М.
Edd Saves £350 Restoring VW Karmann Ghia's Engine Bay | Wheeler Dealers
7:37
25 Cent Car / P Kyddy Car
1:01
British Seany
Рет қаралды 16 МЛН
СЕКРЕТ AMG ВЫХЛОПА РАСКРЫТ #shorts
0:58
Мистер Глушитель
Рет қаралды 1,4 МЛН
Stunt Bike vs Trial Bike 🔥
0:32
Red Bull
Рет қаралды 44 МЛН
Незапланированный краш тест автомобиля
0:23
Новостной Гусь
Рет қаралды 1,8 МЛН
Su sesi Taktiği İle Araba Kaçırdı 3 🚗 lie water sound #shorts
0:28