What's the Best Year Karmann Ghia?

[@rainbowboa100]

my fav is the '61, kingpin front end for that go cart handling, and a short wheelbase for quick handling! oh and the good ole 40 horse motor!

[@seanrigmaiden3887]

My dad and I just picked up a 1969 ghia for free from a friend who lost his storage for the car. Engine is seized but that should be a simple fix. I like the irs Ghias as well.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

That'll be a great project!

[@beaupopp1265]

My 67 ghia convertible is the best. It never leaks because it never goes out in the rain😁. Keep up the great work!

[@AirkooledKustoms]

They're beauties, those 67's! Good on you keeping it covered!

[@oldtanker4860]

I'm drooling over the white Ghia....

[@DIYDumpRat]

For me it's anything before 64! That's when the cooler large Karmann script barge was released. Anything after 70 with the ugly modern indicators I'm not a fan of as well. I can't remember when they put the gas tank filler cap on the outside? think it was the late 60's. I personally like the idea of doing it old school and having to open the hood lol. I just made the first video of my car that as someone with no body work experience will be trying to fix lol 😅 Great video guys! Look forward to seeing more!

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Thanks for watching - that's great you're working on your own Dub. Keeping the hobby alive.

[@11secghia]

im pretty fond of my 65 -kingpin front end all the early parts, no emergency flasher crap (its also a berg 5 speed with a 8000 rpm 2332 !) It runs low 11s off the nitrous

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Nice! That sounds like a sick ride.

[@tombuchmann8248]

I have to agree with the 68 or 69 as far as fun to drive. Irs and the small turn signals a plus. I do however love the early lowlights. Kinda like asking which bus is best. 23 window or the barn door panel. Hell, if it's an aircooled vw, it's fine and dandy. Yes and the daily driven notches toooo.

[@ralphgregory7616]

Early 69 has it all.... 4 lug IRS Small Ft turn signal Rr tail lamps And equipped with Bitchin blade bumpers 👊

[@vintagerustmotors411]

Love the low lights personally, but I agree the best year is the one you own or the one you like. Cheers!

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Right on

[@4cgarage510]

Dig the channel. And the shop! Just started my 71 build on my channel. I’ll stick around and learn. Peace ✌🏼

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Thanks! We'll check your channel and build out - that'll be a fun project!

[@chrisst8922]

Got to be the last year or two. 1584cc and the Type 4 instruments and Europa bumpers. Perhaps in brilliant orange.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

68

[@pabloghia]

I’m glad I didn’t bring my Ghia to you eight years ago for some work. You’d still have it! “What’s the plan for this car?” “I don’t remember, that was two years ago and I haven’t started”.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Ha - yeah, we've had a few projects come in where that's what happened for the owners. The record was 16 years at some other shop before it came to us. Our fastest build was 8 months, but the norm is closer to a year (as long as the client's checkbook can keep up... and the supply chain isn't in pandemic mode).

[@bubot17]

I have a 1966 coupe, but in my opinion a 69 kg would be nice because it has IRS rear suspension at front disc brakes, with a old style body with the smaller tail lights

[@rubenfelix6452]

Just got a 69 for a 5 hour job it starts right up no joke just dont care to much for that type of car its red

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Wow - that's a pretty great trade. What's the rust situation?

[@brienfoaboutanything9037]

Thats amazing information about Karmann: kzbin.info/www/bejne/roLSmWObjM92nKs

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

Great update.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Thanks for watching!

[@houseonpleasantstreet9774]

@@AirkooledKustoms Love classic VWs. Never owned one.........yet

[@nbroca5575]

The best year was 1967 without a doubt. It had the 1500 (1493) cc engine with 53 HP and NO antipollution devices. So it gave the best weight/power relation. It wasn't the fastest but, who wants speed when driving a Karmann Ghia?

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Rule #1: Always look good.

[@equalizertime188]

THE KARMANN GHIA WAS NEVER MADE TO CRASH !!!! 🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔🏔

[@AirkooledKustoms]

We do see a lot of nose damage on these cars.

[@henrywalts4338]

67’ get ready to fight me but know your gonna lose, even google agrees with me😂

[@paulzeleny4879]

Who plays the Intro music?..

[@VolksStokes]

So sad to hear about leakage on verts. I thought it was an issue with mine only and was gonna hire someone to fix it. So this means i got no hope. Its a ‘71 vert. Is that a waste of money to restore?

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Great question. NO! But you have to remember that all convertibles will leak at some point - especially if they're left to sit out or you drive in the rain. Just the nature of the beast, unfortunately. However, definitely not a waste of money to restore. In fact, verts tend to have a higher market value. Plus, all the non-monetary value of enjoying your Dub.

[@VolksStokes]

@@AirkooledKustoms 🥰 Made my day hearing that. Sooo true!! You really can’t put a price on joy, pride, history of a vehicle that’s 50 years old now. Thank you for everything you do for our small community.

[@nbroca5575]

@@AirkooledKustoms My '67 Ghia never leaked but then it had a new roof when I bought it. My '90 SAAB 900 Turbo vert never leaked in 12 years of ownership and 180000 Mi.

[@gustavopadilla9176]

I love the 66 ghia,.......

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Mmmmm mmmm, who doesn't?!

[@eaw6590]

1969

[@AirkooledKustoms]

You're not wrong there!

[@dinopulgarin2530]

61 Vert. Lowest Production no # ... Great Channel thank you always informative. BUT your wrong about hard tops.. I get the hottest chicks with my Vert !

[@dinopulgarin2530]

Haaa License Plate says 74 ......

[@AirkooledKustoms]

There ya go!

[@dianaquinones6031]

How many panels does the Karmann Ghia have?

[@AirkooledKustoms]

1 big one, 4 smaller ones for the main body (a bunch of other small metal pieces that could be added into the count).

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

'63~'67. Best is "66.

[@AirkooledKustoms]

solid choice

[@restorationov2910]

69 Ghias

[@AirkooledKustoms]

A very good year!

[@marcoocram815]

68/69 or a lowlight

[@joyzheng90]

68 hard top

[@AirkooledKustoms]

Definitely a beauty!

[@ephemerabluetit335]

1970.

[@gamerboyx1014]

sexy beard

[@AirkooledKustoms]

We prefer to call it righteous!

[@nonamejones2321]

What about a 67' hard top?

[@AirkooledKustoms]

A great Bug!