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

[@guislowhand]

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]

Hi G. Alves, Good story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@72dodge340]

That is awesome!

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

I have a few keepsakes that my mom gave me. Precious, as was her wisdom.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Don't tell me - Now all you do is play with it.

[@cymoncyrado2879]

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]

Hi Cymon Cyrado, Good story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@boco1951]

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]

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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@iplaymytele]

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]

Hi Jeff, Happy to read you have a fun car too :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@72dodge340]

A friend's parents had one of these when I was in high school. Now I really want one of these!

[@loucostabile]

Hi 72dodge340, Sounds like good memories and good times :-) Hope you're behind the wheel of your soon, Lou

[@cajunsushi]

Wow, great job in the restoration. Always loved this car.

[@loucostabile]

Hi cajunsushi, Happy to read you "Always loved 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@wrightflyer7855]

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]

HI Wright Flyer, Sounds like great memories back in the summer of 68 :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@hoganapex11]

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]

Hi hoganapex11, Happy to read you & your Son are enjoying your car :-) Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeffrey3498]

What a beauty. Wonderful clever car and entertaining tour. Thanks! 😎👍

[@loucostabile]

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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@jeffrey3498]

@@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]

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]

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

[@davidkastin4240]

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]

Hi David Kastin, Glad you enjoy this car :-) You're welcome, Lou

[@tippey2011]

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]

Hi Steve Flad, Glad you enjoy this car :-) You're right, the condition is like new. You're welcome, Lou

[@franzs9157]

very nice lou used to see these on the road 30 40 years ago its a beauty thank you

[@loucostabile]

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

[@tonyyero7231]

Music to my ears!

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@AndrewGraham07]

Beautiful period piece in fine fettle. Best wishes to you both from Germany !

[@loucostabile]

Hi Andrew Graham, "Beautiful period piece in fine fettle" AWESOME :-) Best wishes received, and wonderfully returned to you too, Lou

[@tomasalvarez6040]

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]

Hi Tomas A, Happy to read your 1st car story :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@ThePr8head]

Lou I love your channel! I can go from AMC Gremlin 401 to VW 1600 and LOVE BOTH! THANKS!!!

[@loucostabile]

Hi ThePr8head, Thank you for the kind words :-) Glad your enjoying the and along for the ride. You're welcome, and stay tuned.... Lou

[@JeffKing310]

Great car and car story. Thanks Lou!!

[@loucostabile]

My pleasure Jeff :-)

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Clarion made a plug compatible stereo radio/cassette that fit exactly for Bugs & Ghias, that was a popular aftermarket upgrade.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing.

[@michaelyunis5981]

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]

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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@kavanghia6908]

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]

Hi kavanghia, Hope your car comes out the way you like it. Lou

[@linmoore4068]

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]

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

[@chandermotwani3493]

Beautiful Story Beautiful Car 🤘🏻💯♥️

[@loucostabile]

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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

I generally don't like the Gias after 1969 but that thing is figgin beautiful. Nice work.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Unreliable Narrator 66, High praise :-) Lou

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

...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]

Hi G Clark Bloomfield, Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@gclarkbloomfield8848]

@@loucostabile ...oh, done seemingly years ago, my friend...

[@jerrywise9578]

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.

[@josephromano6825]

Interesting car Lou! You don’t see many of those around! Nice car!

[@loucostabile]

Hi Joseph Romano, You're right, and in this condition, I was glad I was able to share this one with you :-) Lou

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Lou《☆》Farfegnuggen :*: ever notice how VWs all have a familiar smell ? Fine restoration and engine sound ☻

[@martinliehs2513]

fahrvergnügen? Or farfignewton? VW marketing 1990's style.

[@loucostabile]

Hi BDOG JR, Glad to read you think this car is "Awesome" :-) Lou

[@JeffKing310]

I have noticed that smell - strange combination of fuel, dust, mould and optimism.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@WilliamCokeley]

Could you tell me where you did the restoration-

[@loucostabile]

Not sure.

[@marqueslabbe1105]

Beautiful!!!!!!

[@loucostabile]

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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@marqueslabbe1105]

I'm about to buy a karma ghia.

[@donkeyshot8472]

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]

However the answer is it reminds him of the time dating his wife.....

[@ivorwm2291]

Great restoration!

[@loucostabile]

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 KZbin Channel you'll enjoy, Lou

[@ivorwm2291]

@@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]

@@loucostabile Lou. I enjoy all of your postings

[@loucostabile]

Thank you Ivor :-) Glad you're along for the ride.

[@RockawayCCW]

In the movie Bullit, his girlfriend drove one of those.

[@loucostabile]

Good to know.

[@RockawayCCW]

I love car-spotting when I watch old movies. Bullit is a great one for that. Lots of 50s and 60s cars.

[@loucostabile]

I enjoy doing that too :-)

[@johna1160]

She drove a Porsche 356 Cabriolet. Her name (the actress) was Jaqueline Bissett.

[@wrightflyer7855]

@@RockawayCCW Check out imcdb.org--good site for movie vehicles.

[@ollie1464]

Would love to be able to happen at least to part next to my 72 super beetle in the same color.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing.

[@gphilipc2031]

Love the KG body lines.

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy the design of this car :-)

[@carguy53]

I have the twin to this car, only a 1974 with the automatic stickshift trans. It's got 36k original miles on it.

[@loucostabile]

Hi carguy53, Happy to read you have a car like this too :-) Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@abefrohman1759]

Very nice 👍

[@loucostabile]

Glad you enjoy this car abe frohman :-)

[@garbage854]

Nice 😀 I used to walk by a red one on the way to elementry school.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Michael Coffey, Sounds like good memories :-) Lou

[@garbage854]

😀@@loucostabile

[@jeff-el5ne]

had a 65 kama Ghia in high school he's rite heaters were not very good at all lol

[@loucostabile]

Hi Jeff, 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 KZbin Channel, Lou

[@peterlewis3715]

How much for the little car?

[@loucostabile]

Not aware this one is for sale.

[@doginu]

6:43 There's nothing on that car that can be removed with a 9mm wrench. 8mm,10mm and 13mm ...

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@kens.213]

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]

Hi Ken S., Thank you for viewing and sharing your knowledge. Hope you see many more cars on this KZbin Channel you enjoy. Please subscribe, and hit the "bell" so you can see all the cars when they are uploaded on this KZbin Channel, Lou

[@rudolphguarnacci197]

What a misunderstood vehicle. These were great cars.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Rudolph Guarnacci, Thank you for viewing and sharing, Lou

[@ashqelon7267]

Relatively easy car to work on, yet anymore like many cars, FIND A PART is the real challenge.

[@davidcoats2897]

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]

@@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]

Ash qelon I thought we were talking VW Ghias. I wasn’t talking about a 47 Ford

[@ashqelon7267]

@@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]

Thank you for viewing and sharing your thoughts.

[@20alphabet]

Very cute.

[@loucostabile]

Nice :-)

[@nikolaikalashnikov4347]

My first car, in the late 70-ies, 200 Mark, with some holes in it from corrosion,, so what.

[@loucostabile]

Hi Nikolai Kalashnikow , Happy to read you enjoy your 1st car :-) Lou

[@chrisst8922]

I prefer the Europa bumpers more than towel rails but those heavy overiders are so ugly.

[@loucostabile]

Thank you for viewing and sharing what you prefer.

[@VermontPaintandPhoto]

im actually selling mine 1973

[@loucostabile]

Hope you receive the price you're looking for.

[@edlawrence5059]

Is it heat or Zyklon B? Lol

[@loucostabile]

:-)