I've had about a dozen cars in my life, including a Karmann Ghia. That was the only one that I actually teared up when I got rid of it. :(

My father, while in the Air Force and serving in Germany, really wanted to buy a Karmann Ghia in 1956. But because he was required to wear his uniform hat when entering the base, he had to get a Beetle convertible instead which was tall enough inside to wear a hat. So, for many years our family had that 56 convertible, painted in an extra-cost green metallic color with a light beige top. I inherited that car as a high school graduation present and I drove it until 1986 as my primary car, but sadly, in the Tacoma area I could not find anyone competent to help maintain the vehicle so I had to sell it. Your car has the same characteristic transmission whine of the early VWs as my Beetle. It was a fun car to drive and own. Miss it a lot. Thanks for the video!

The Sound of the early engines with 1,2 l/30 PS is particulary good. Howling, singing, barking. Everything available.

Great car! I have 58 convertable bug. People refer to the ghia as a "sheep in wolfs clothing" I have always loved that.

Karmann Ghia, the poor man's Porsche! I've had 7 or 8 of them over the years, I only have one now...

Love the wining of the first gear! Great KG you have :)

Beautiful, hope she’s still running strong!

Love that camera view its perfect

Very nice Karmann Ghia, I've just bought a 1961 model that I'm trying to get on the road.

Gotta love the straight cut gearbox. Smooth ride!

I have a 71, That I just Got Last Saturday…..! I had one when I was about in 19 years old….! I’m 67 now…! Looking forward to Honking 🎺🎺at people while I’m cruising around…..🎵👍🏻🎶

Nice KG video "from the driver's perspective" and I have friends who tell me the same thing. THANKS for posting.

I have a Silver Bug. But Karmann Ghia is my favourite dream.

I had a '74 that was my pride and joy. Getting the car as an 18th birthday present AND a graduation gift all at the same time, I couldn't have asked for anything better! Unfortunately, a few days after I took 3rd in a VW show, I was T-Boned in a parking lot and the car was gone. (another reason why elderly people shouldn't be driving!) It's awesome to see these cars on the road and when I do and it certainly brings back memories...even when I'm driving my '74 Super Beetle! lol Enjoy it! -Chris

Hello! We have a candy apple red 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Jenks, Oklahoma!

Awesome !!!! Cant wait to get my 71 yellow coupe running,its mint and an autostic,here in Texas. :)

I owned several as a teen and enjoyed rebuilding the engines and trans. Good to see them still out and about.

I like the little subtle differences of the 50's models like the smaller air grilles on the front and the squared off tops on the tailight lenses.

Nice job. Beautiful car.

Very nice car!! Also, nice neighborhood =D

Nicely done! (Color me envious!)

Awesome! Love it. I'm from MI too!

They were all stick shifts back then...but at least they had a self-starter ;-) I can't help but think that the K-G influenced the styling of the second generation Corvair coupe

Great Ghia! Looks & Sounds Nice... I Have a '65 that's about to be restored to the max (lol) I also have a '64 with a sun roof top (cali styled) as well as another '64 drop top that I'll get to at some point. The '73 BMW I restored got in the way of all of them :-( But they're next!!!

Nice car... Runs great.

There was something so familiar about the area you drove through that I just knew it was Ohio. A little geoguessing and I can place it around Centerville, south of Dayton. I just had to know because it felt so much like home (near Cincinnati).

Can you make a video showing all the car?

Awesome video man. How long have you had it?

What kind of video camera are you using and how did you mounted in your car so it doesn't move at all? Great video

Ha! Your windscreen has the windscreen-wiper scratches like my Ghia :D

Its so beautiful the Karman Ghia...what is it like to own one, its my dream car.

That's a sweet ride MrAaron! Top quality materials and labor went into building those bodies at Karmann Coachwerk. Most people also don't realize the workmanship that went into producing Ghias rivaled that of more premium brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW. You won't find too many Karmann-Ghias just lying around....most have been snatched up and restored because of high demand.

@vlado242 Yes, it's 100% stock. 36 horsepower!

Thanks for your reply. Are you running the stock engine in it?

@vlado242 I used a DSLR and clamped it to the edge of the back seat so that it wouldn't move. I'm glad you liked the video.

Hope mine will sound that 👍

Most people don't know what it is - many people don't know that Volkswagen sold such a car. So yes, it's a big head turner.

I'm proud of never having owned or driven ANY Karmann Ghia, A "thing" or for that matter a bus! I have owned a 68 type1 a 70 beetle A 71 Super beetle, a rabbit, a golf 3 Jetta's, 2 Passat's and a GTI. My next Volkswagen is an AUDI Wagen.

Great i have one to sell.. how much would it be sold for though?

I have a 1959 KG cabrio deluxe with og padded dash all numbers matching with all the panels it was born with I will be restoring it to factory fresh glory next year

Top de mais men!!!!

EUA? I dream with Brazil as well. Caprice and organization. Sincerely, a brazilian jealous!

LOL, @2:25 the other oldie is out going for a cruise!

sweet! :)

You don't need a bigger engine, you just need a different transmission like a freeway flyer

so its a big head turner eh?

Wow! 36hp! That is a beast! ha ha... I would really like to get a ghia but I would definitely go with a bigger aftermarket engine. Keeping the car stock is nice but i think that is just not enough power...

Listen to the 36hp and crash box nothing else sounds like that

Why did you move mirrors?

I want one😎

They say it's a poorman porche because of it's shape

My best friend has one

Talbot Spiegel !? Yeah

カッコイイです✨😍👍

Looking at a '65 to maybe restore. The worst part of this video is when you parked it.. haha

I wanna see it from the outside

still have the 36 HP engine?

Sounds like youve got the set too rich. Or your engine brand new.

I;'m jealous.

Had a '71 with a white vinyl top. Love to buy an electric version.

Hola

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@Lex5576 Thanks for your comments :) Actually my car is for sale. you can see it on thesamba dot com.

I want to meet the one thumbs down - and punch him in the face. You ride puuuuurrrrrrrsssssss. Nice!

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carro original pra quem não tem criatividade...muito sem graça

I just WISH VW made a MODERNIZED version of these today with electronic automatic w/paddle shifters and NAV screen, etc... I'd buy one the same day it came available!!!!