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A little diddy, 'bout Rick and Ghia
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:27 am
by bassduke49
I happened upon a fellow (a Brit, actually) who had parked a well-restored Volkswagen Karmann Ghia at a dog park that I frequently drive by. "My god, it's 'Sea Green'!" I exclaimed. I parked and went looking for the fellow, and asked if we could get together so that I could photograph my Sea Green 4003 next to the car. So we did today. Almost exactly the same shade. Enjoy!
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:35 am
by 8mileshigh
Fantastic Paul...............did he sell you the car?
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:39 am
by wints
Great pix Paul...
I love the KG's, they are so cool, especially in those statement colours...and the bass is quite wonderful too!
Rest gently on both sets of those beautifully contoured wings now...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:55 am
by jingle_jangle
Wait'll Wood sees this thread...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 2:59 pm
by 86kubicki
Aaaaghhhh!!!!!
My hemorrhage aside, those are some amazing pics Paul! I really must get off my arse and take a pic of my 4003DCM and a very similarly painted Miata.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 3:58 pm
by bassduke49
Hmm. Sounds like a good subject for a new thread in "General" (see same).
No, I didn't buy the car.
Paul W., I'll send you high-res for next year's calendar!
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 4:40 pm
by ricnbacker
the bass looks like it half the size of the car!...lol
nice picture
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:39 pm
by rickenbrother
Cool pic, Paul!
A neighbor of my has a Dodge truck in that color. I think of the Sea Green Ricks, every time I see it.
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:34 pm
by gray
Very cool. I love both the subjects in the picture!
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 7:40 pm
by shinynewtoy
Karmann Ghia... Love it, love it, love it. Now that the Z's been gone for a while, I'm itching for a new 4-wheeled toy... always wondered what might happen if you stuck a 911 engine back there...
Thanks Mr. Boyer, for getting the wheels turning...
Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 11:43 pm
by grayk
Great bass ! Even greater car ! I have wanted a Karmann for years.... just dont seem to be able to make it either financially or practically !
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:04 am
by cheyenne
That looks to be a calendar pic for sure!
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:57 am
by shamustwin
I've had two Ghias. Love those slow beasts!
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:59 am
by bassduke49
Remember the great VW TV ads from the late '60s, early '70s? The Ghia ad showed the car moving along the highway, with the voiceover exuding about its great Italian styling and its affordability. They show the car approaching one of those huge paper banners stretched across the road. Switch cameras to the other side of the banner. You hear the car approaching and then a ripple in the banner appears. You hear the car backing up and see the car trying again to get through the banner. Voiceover continues: "But it's not very powerful."
Those stand as some of the best car ads ever.
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 8:50 am
by jnbass
Mama Mia-Gia!
Outstanding.