She wants a VW Karmann Ghia.There kinda cute I guess.Have any of you had any experence with these.I'm looking on e bay and the seem to bo pretty reasonable on prices.I think I'll look for a web site on them..If I get one it will more than likely beat my vette

Cool!! Yeah, I know about them!! You have to be VERY CAREFULL when your lookin' to buy. A bunch of them have a lot of bondo on them because the bodies are one piece and you don't want one with a lot of bondo on it. Also, you have to look at the floor pans because they rusted out fast. Which one were you interested in on Ebay? I could take a look. I know a lot about V Dubs.

Owned and completely restored it while attending auto body school, and I mean complete (body, interior, headliner, suspension, engine, electrical, bumpers, and drive train).

kept everything stock it was a 4 speed-extremely fun car (1968) it had lots of potential for getting me in trouble. Easy car to work on, it had quick steering and cornered like it was on rails which leads to excessive speeding on winding country roads kinda makes you want too drive like the bad dud in the mustang in the movie "ROAD HOUSE"

The car was a joy to drive (after you got in- it is lower and harder to get in and out of than my vet) but not for a person who has any of the stifness of old age

I worked at a VW dealer in 75.  And I owned a 71 Karmann Ghia.  Those little critters are a lot of fun to drive.  I agree that they corner like stink!  Not real fast so speed is not their thing.

They are know as one of the type 1 VW chassis.  The Beetle is also a type 1, and so is the "Thing".  You can actually swap the bodies between these three.

The only difference between the Ghia and the Bug is the body, and the first gear ratio and suspension rates.  The Ghia first gear is a bit steeper to give it a better launch.   The other ratios are the same.  The Ghia is also faster, has a greater top end, and handles better due to it's lighter weight and better aerodynamics.

Very fun car, but they RUSTED BAD!!!  Watch closely for patch and repair work.

And don't worry, it won't beat the Vette.

kstyer38804.6346643519

I owned a 71 and it was a joy to drive. Take your time and find one with a good pan and channels. They are very easy to work on and parts a readily available. They are also cheap to maintain. Good luck on your search.
Have fun,
Scott

I have a different idea.......find one that needs an engine.........a Big Block!

Get her a VW "Thing" and turn it into a WW2 German Staff car.

Glenn

my dad had one in the 70s it wsa just a fun car to drive and thats what is all about she will enjoy it

Well I did some checking on ebay just to get some preleminary knowladge.Just like I did before I bought my Vette,Lots of homework will get you a good car.They don't seem to pricey for a good example.Got a line on one here in town that a lady wants to sell.Green vert.Excelent cond.according to my shop machanic where I have all my vette work done,all my cars really and they service it regurlay.Well see.Might have to let my 71 Z/28 go,but thats been in the back of my mind anyway.I could sell it buy a real nice mint Ghia for the wife and still pocket some cash.So we'll see.Thanks for the info.

I had a 1974 Super bug made into a flad bed truck. I called it my 1/4th ton pickup!

I told my wife she needed a 2006 Monte Carlo with 303 H.P.

Boy, she sure looks good in it!!!!

   

Denny