Both of my vehicles are more than twice as old as I am. They're typically not as reliable, but you can actually work on them yourself, which is a huge advantage to me. And there's nothing like driving an old car, you get that real mechanical connection. Btw, I'm 17 with a 1980 300d benz and a 1970 GMC k15 that I'm restoring.
That beetle that drove by is a 66', you can tell by the turn signals...since it has the same headlights and taillights as the 66' and below beetles. The 64' is considered the best year by many VW enthusiasts. The only reason a 67' is a good year, is because it was a one year car, the only year they had that style, so the rarity makes it good, besides that it's nothing special. That may just be my opinion since I own a 64', but I'd rather have a link pin VW over ball joint any day.
Juice Box God I said the 64' is considered best by many enthusiasts, not by everyone. Also, it only costs a few bucks to convert a 6v Beetle to 12v... I've done it many times. Don't say I don't know what I'm talking about, you thought the beetle in the video was a 68+...it's definitely not. I guess it's to each their own though, different people prefer different years of the beetle. Like me, I'd rather have the small window of the 64' than the later models. I also prefer link pin over ball joint, but that's just what I like.
i went from a 89 civic with dpfi to an 99 accord big difference in power when i would drive the 89 on the interstate id have to have it wide open just to keep 80 miles an hour now i dnt even need to use a 1/4 and my gas mileage went up big time
It makes me so happy that you review this because i've been around slammed Volkswagens my whole life and i've been a fan of yours since you had like 140k subscribers. I still want you to review my bagged 62 bug with an sti swap
Awesome love how you still review the little guys. I live around LA and you see a those and old datsuns around alot. That car captures the Los Angeles spirit. I drive a 1966 mustang and it gets attention pretty well.
Oh, these guys make much more power with boost, I've seen the 1300cc make 200 with about 15-20 pounds of boost. I've got a '79 Super, so I really enjoyed this video!
I’m not really one for bags, but I am one more old, bagged cars like F-100’s and Bel Air’s, and holy hell this Karmann Ghia is beautiful when completely slammed
I love vag and I think the reason for that is in the UK vag cars are easy to modify and there cheap my first car is a mk2f polo and the vag scene is a really friendly scene. the reason you don't really scrap in them Is the way vw designed the floor pan
The reason for the clock is that when it comes to old cars basically EVERYTHING was an option and beleive it or not a tachometer was a "luxury" back in the day and some people felt they could live without next time ur at a car show look at the older dashes and sometimes you'll even see what is supposed to be a gauge but has a factory block off plate on it
The pedals remind me of a reverse Murcialago. The pedals are off to the left a bit (well the seat is pointed towards the left because of the transmission)
Yo Dave! Loved this review. I personally think you'll make a killing only reviewing odd ball rides like this one. Caracter, think alot of people value this. Here's hoping more of these come your way!
The whole slow vehicle thing is true. I have a Honda Ruckus that I did a bunch of work to (stock 49cc motor, but rebuilt) and it looks badass, but slow as a turtle. But I've never had anything get so many looks and thumbs up before
Love the old VW’s they don’t need much to look sweet,just cool rims(I like the stock dog dishes on this)and get them laying on the pan and your styling!! I had a type 3(squareback) this same faded light blue,lowered static it was a blast! Thanks for the old school flavor👍🏿
Your videos have the most professional high quality look to them. You can tell that they arent rushed and effort is put into them. Keep up the good work!
i saw one with an ez36 in the back with a precision 5858 pushing 500whp on stock internals (i assume on e98 and nitrous) at santa pod dragway now that's what i call a 10 second car
Hey Dave, I know in your Gears and Gas little biopic you went to college (for filmmaking I think?), before switching over to doing what you do now. Did you ever finish a major? If not, do you plan to? Also, what kind of advice would you give to people who are struggling to find their calling during those years?
Got a 66 no motor needs floor pans only paid 40.00 bucks for it I have 94 gsxr 750 motor making straight axle chain mid engine chain drive low buck. It's going to be fun.
Clock in the cluster was usually something like a base option. On the other hand, tachometer was usually as an performance option for an aditional cost.
not a fan of bagged look. Only things I would of done if the car was mine is the restoration, lowered ( not to the floor just a height good to get over speed humps/ bad potholes), and widen the wheel to fill the body more but that my opinion. Still a cool car.
Miguel Hernandez you cant widen the wheels if your going lower, the fender will rub. This has a Narrow beam so it doesnt rub but it gives in that sunk in look
Jason Guarino I wouldn't have lowered it crazy so the wheel should fit. And widen it to fit the car better not super close to the fender, I still want turning room.
Ive got a 65 ghia that would put a major whoopin' on any lambo it has a 2386cc motor with a huge whif of the nitrous! I like being an underdog plus the lay-deez looove it!-Go get one!!
I just purchased a 1971 Karman Ghia with a brand new motor new tires new paint…..! It is in fantastic shape….! I’m going to use it as my every day driver…….🎶
There is production cars here in the UK that are so low spec they don't have a rev gauge. Citreon C1 and Peugeot 107 for example. Also mk1 Peugeot 106's had a big clock where the rev gauge should be
Hope they drive it carefully. The body was not designed for speeds like that. It'll fold like a piece of paper on impact unless they reinforce and cage it.
Yea love Volkswagens in general, my dream is a golf mk1 with the prestine 1.5/1.8 in it Hope it will come true one day..... been having my license now for 1.5 year without a car. Greetz from the Netherlands
Double on the "having a slow car..." statement. A lot of people get obsessed over hp, drag times, etc...that, just cruising, gets overlooked. LOL I think the slow cars get the most attention anyway, EVERYONE can see you as you drive by! (for those people thinking: "oh he must have a slow car") yes, yes I do.
The Karmann Ghia has an older brother it's design test the Cadillac Series 62 Coupe coachwork by Ghia possibly 2 or 3 were only built. IMHO one of the most beautiful Mechanical ArtWork every made. I feel the Karmann Ghia is its more simplified sleeker sibbling. Imaginary world I would love both just to stare at it. www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a29295/rita-hayworth-cadillac-ghia/
only in America does the car ride that high. do Americans think European cars ride high and look like shit or what. the higher ride night is due to American "safety regulations"
This is what i class as a fun car. Wasn't over the top expensive, not fast, doesn't handle or break. But it make's up for in character and makes you smile, plus little old carby motor's sound awesome. That is what make's automotive fun.
DAVID! Please update us on the Nissan Silvia S15 that your friend has(the owner of jasmine I'm pretty sure). Doubt anyone will see this but guys like this comment if you'd wanna see the S15
We had some Ford Fairmont Ghia's here in australia, were a luxury version of the Ford Falcon's we got here also. Nice video as always David! Love your content man
The owner basically fixed everything. Puts car on bags, they leak. Owner likes the way it looks.... Can't afford to restore it! Come on Dude, it's a cool car for sure. I love it, but that thing is a Deathtrap. Thankfully a deathtrap that will leave you stranded more often than not, ergo saving your life!
LOL at the clock. Even MK1 VW's had clocks in the spot you would expect a tachometer. Most cars during the era that was a luxury and only available in top trim models.
Well..I have a MX5 and a MT09....soooo no back seats for me ;) but my gal has a 86 so her car it is for some road fun. But that Ghia is gorgeous. I would love to daily that thing.
One of my college Profs has a clean green Karmann Ghia. Some knuckleheads rent Lambos, Maseratis , and Ferraris but I walked around the Volkswagen more.
TH-cam is unliking videos I liked. like Jasmine ,I know I liked that video go back and watch it again and it isn't liked. this has been happening to a lot of videos not just yours. TH-cam you are messing up
This is the best use of air ride! It suits a build like this
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Thanks for watching guys!
This thing was wild.
ThatDudeinBlue I totally agree about everyone owning atleast one old car, for instance Im 18 and just recently bought a 68 mustang and I love it
ThatDudeinBlue like the new intro
ThatDudeinBlue I don't think you ever stopped smiling during this review haha. so mad.
Love these things. Another cool car to review if you could find one would be a Crosley Hotshot.
ThatDudeinBlue yo my buddy has one of these that I'm gonna help him restore still haven't gotten to starting it haha such a nice car!
Both of my vehicles are more than twice as old as I am. They're typically not as reliable, but you can actually work on them yourself, which is a huge advantage to me. And there's nothing like driving an old car, you get that real mechanical connection. Btw, I'm 17 with a 1980 300d benz and a 1970 GMC k15 that I'm restoring.
did anyone notice that beetle at 3:16? lol
Is it a '64?
not sure, i don't really know about classics
That beetle that drove by is a 66', you can tell by the turn signals...since it has the same headlights and taillights as the 66' and below beetles. The 64' is considered the best year by many VW enthusiasts. The only reason a 67' is a good year, is because it was a one year car, the only year they had that style, so the rarity makes it good, besides that it's nothing special. That may just be my opinion since I own a 64', but I'd rather have a link pin VW over ball joint any day.
Juice Box God I said the 64' is considered best by many enthusiasts, not by everyone. Also, it only costs a few bucks to convert a 6v Beetle to 12v... I've done it many times. Don't say I don't know what I'm talking about, you thought the beetle in the video was a 68+...it's definitely not.
I guess it's to each their own though, different people prefer different years of the beetle. Like me, I'd rather have the small window of the 64' than the later models. I also prefer link pin over ball joint, but that's just what I like.
Not trying to start shit... since us VW people are usually pretty friendly. I too love the 67', but I'd rather have an older year.
This is one of your best reviews, it's great when people absorb the 'old car' lifestyle
Mr BW I'm 16 and I have a 1970 datsun
WavyAbe when i was 16 i dailyed my 64 ford fairlane and worked 40hrs a week to fix it 24/7. haha
Air rides on old cars look so much better
Omg Thats my buddy Scotts car lol! I knew i recognized that car from somewhere!!! (School)
Awesome video man congrats on 600k hitting 5k myself soon :D
the best part about having a slow car for me is having your foot into it all the time
Yeah I miss that with my miata. Now if I do that I'll be in jail
i went from a 89 civic with dpfi to an 99 accord big difference in power when i would drive the 89 on the interstate id have to have it wide open just to keep 80 miles an hour now i dnt even need to use a 1/4 and my gas mileage went up big time
You have a Mazdaspeed6? That car is awesome man
Yeah man they're plenty fun
You probably wouldn't even notice it hasn't got power steering with that HUGE steering wheel hah. Awesome car! 😁
You don’t need power steering in these. Large steering wheel and he engine is in back.
He should clearcoat over the rust so it doesn't keep eating it, but other than that, it's good.
Really love the older car reviews. I love seeing the character and hearing the story, definitely would be happy to see more of these, David!
It's officially faster than his girlfriends car lol
I've had my 1974 Ghia since 1994 and it's a daily driver. It is excellent on snow and ice. 👍👍
It makes me so happy that you review this because i've been around slammed Volkswagens my whole life and i've been a fan of yours since you had like 140k subscribers. I still want you to review my bagged 62 bug with an sti swap
Awesome love how you still review the little guys. I live around LA and you see a those and old datsuns around alot. That car captures the Los Angeles spirit. I drive a 1966 mustang and it gets attention pretty well.
This is really a return to what made your content unique in my eyes, good work!
It's so cool seeing you drive one of my favorite cars on one of my favorite stretch's of road. I love cruising PCH.
this is the first time I have ever heard of this car but I'm already in love with it
I had one in the winter in Canada. I never had that smile on my face. And "go please" is a true owners saying
Oh, these guys make much more power with boost, I've seen the 1300cc make 200 with about 15-20 pounds of boost. I've got a '79 Super, so I really enjoyed this video!
if you want to have your mind blown drive a split window vw bus! Come to Austin TX and I'll let you drive mine!! instagram.com/rubadubematt/
Didn't know they were called "VW bus" there. We call it "Kombi" here in brazil, we have one on the family.
+Thiago Oliveira And the VW Bug is called the Fusca there right?
Yeah and vocho in Mexico
I’m not really one for bags, but I am one more old, bagged cars like F-100’s and Bel Air’s, and holy hell this Karmann Ghia is beautiful when completely slammed
You look so happy in that car, thats what is the point of old and slow cars. I wish i had a beetle
every one needs to own a car from the 60/70s and everyone needs a car from the 90s
subie skyline34 what about 80s? it had the best cars and engines
Kanggoo the 80s was a bad time before because they had less power because of gas prices and emissions
subie skyline34 but the years you said were the golden years but also some of the 50
WavyAbe I like 50s cars but they are to pricey and big
subie skyline34 got a 1966 plymouth belvedere fully restored and 1994 honda accord haha
I love vag and I think the reason for that is in the UK vag cars are easy to modify and there cheap my first car is a mk2f polo and the vag scene is a really friendly scene.
the reason you don't really scrap in them Is the way vw designed the floor pan
The reason for the clock is that when it comes to old cars basically EVERYTHING was an option and beleive it or not a tachometer was a "luxury" back in the day and some people felt they could live without next time ur at a car show look at the older dashes and sometimes you'll even see what is supposed to be a gauge but has a factory block off plate on it
Thank you for this video brah...the world needs this 🙏🤙🤙🤙
FINALLY I get notified of your new videos! Been a while since YT send this notification my way.
Awesome video man.
You should drive one in texas, Its fun looking over at a red light and seeing the wheel well of the truck next to you. Fun! not dangerous at all!
I think the was a Ghia speed shop in the San Fernando Valley back in the day maybe its still there they made these go fast lol
The pedals remind me of a reverse Murcialago. The pedals are off to the left a bit (well the seat is pointed towards the left because of the transmission)
Yo Dave! Loved this review. I personally think you'll make a killing only reviewing odd ball rides like this one. Caracter, think alot of people value this. Here's hoping more of these come your way!
if you ever come out to Illinois out by Chicago you can drive our 66 for Galaxie 500! everyone loves a good V8
The whole slow vehicle thing is true. I have a Honda Ruckus that I did a bunch of work to (stock 49cc motor, but rebuilt) and it looks badass, but slow as a turtle. But I've never had anything get so many looks and thumbs up before
Obviously the car has a clock instead of a speedometer because it's so slow. Mine has a calendar on it.
That build is honestly perfect, wouldnt change a thing! Except maybe that door thing, but everything else is just character!
Love the old VW’s they don’t need much to look sweet,just cool rims(I like the stock dog dishes on this)and get them laying on the pan and your styling!! I had a type 3(squareback) this same faded light blue,lowered static it was a blast! Thanks for the old school flavor👍🏿
i love how the shift knob is a german wwII grenadesque
Looks like the one that was on Fast n' Loud.
awesome vid...they were converted from right hand drive and that's why the pedals and shift pattern is peculiar
Matthew Barnette not true at all
My mistake...That's what I was told by a bug enthusiast back in 96. Perhaps my memory is a bit foggy.
Oh well thanks for the update
it's cool seeing you drive around where I live, that tripped me out when i realized you were at Huntington Beach xD
Mazada 3 ain't want none! hahaha!
That license plate though!! 🙌🔥 great review David I fucking love that build. Serious character! Good for that dude keeping it
Nice paint and stance. In my eyes its perfect!
Your videos have the most professional high quality look to them. You can tell that they arent rushed and effort is put into them. Keep up the good work!
Did yall see that old beetle that passed by? 😂
i saw one with an ez36 in the back with a precision 5858 pushing 500whp on stock internals (i assume on e98 and nitrous) at santa pod dragway
now that's what i call a 10 second car
Love it! I have a 73 bug, it's slammed. So fun to drive!
Yeah dude, I own a slammed bug. There are videos on my channel. Love dubs
omg I love it! I've yet to see a Karmann Ghia in person.
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Same every time I fuel up my 1970 Baja I always get stopped and talked too about story's
These are the cars I want to see more of! Old VW are great! Would be fun if you drove a golf mk1
I love aircooled vw's and I agree the pedal assembly is a little close together but you should really review a VW bus if you could!
always loved ghias
Hey Dave, I know in your Gears and Gas little biopic you went to college (for filmmaking I think?), before switching over to doing what you do now. Did you ever finish a major? If not, do you plan to? Also, what kind of advice would you give to people who are struggling to find their calling during those years?
I absolutely love old cars. that's why I drive a 73 AMC Gremlin
Got a 66 no motor needs floor pans only paid 40.00 bucks for it I have 94 gsxr 750 motor making straight axle chain mid engine chain drive low buck. It's going to be fun.
Clock in the cluster was usually something like a base option. On the other hand, tachometer was usually as an performance option for an aditional cost.
Fix the mechanics and the interior,leave the outside alone! Car be sweet with just that done.
i like how the shifter is a german m24 stick grenade
I had a buddy buy a ratty Ghia similar to this. It had so much rust, we gave it the nickname DiarGhia
Had a 62. Loved it! A drunk woman hit me and totaled it!
this review honestly put the biggest smile on my face. you can never be mad driving a classic air-cooled vw.
If someone has a car that he/she wants David to review how would we tell him about it?
I think FB or car meets I think
Narragetto he told numerous times that you should email him c:
oh okay, do you know what it is or when/where it's mentioned in the video? it's not in the description.
i think it is in the about tab on his youtube channel
Business inquiries at Thatdudeinblue@gmail.com
Beautiful Italian design
not a fan of bagged look. Only things I would of done if the car was mine is the restoration, lowered ( not to the floor just a height good to get over speed humps/ bad potholes), and widen the wheel to fill the body more but that my opinion. Still a cool car.
Miguel Hernandez you cant widen the wheels if your going lower, the fender will rub. This has a Narrow beam so it doesnt rub but it gives in that sunk in look
Jason Guarino I wouldn't have lowered it crazy so the wheel should fit. And widen it to fit the car better not super close to the fender, I still want turning room.
I'd just leave it stock.
AE86 of Mt. Akina I know it was designed to be stock but stock looks a bit funny to me.
As long as they were restoring it, why didn't they bother fixing the broken down suspension?
I love my 64' Ghia everywhere you go its nothing but smiles :)
If u r ever in Utah u can review my 11 second 69 bug with nos
street legal and has been in the blow it up show
I'd take this over a Lamborghini any day
Ryan V I’d take a Lamborghini, sell it, and fully restore a Karmann Ghia with a built VW air cooled engine, and have money left over.
Ive got a 65 ghia that would put a major whoopin' on any lambo it has a 2386cc motor with a huge whif of the nitrous! I like being an underdog plus the lay-deez
looove it!-Go get one!!
at 3:17 there was a beetle overtaking!
I just purchased a 1971 Karman Ghia with a brand new motor new tires new paint…..!
It is in fantastic shape….! I’m going to use it as my every day driver…….🎶
There is production cars here in the UK that are so low spec they don't have a rev gauge. Citreon C1 and Peugeot 107 for example. Also mk1 Peugeot 106's had a big clock where the rev gauge should be
that's a sweet hat
Here in germany Rothe Motorsport is building one one a tuned 996 Turbo RWD platform. Should be fun:)
Hope they drive it carefully. The body was not designed for speeds like that. It'll fold like a piece of paper on impact unless they reinforce and cage it.
Are you in California again? If so welcome back! -Sacramento
Any aircooled freak can notice that exhaust leak ;)
that mazda got smoked
For such a small engine it pulls HARD hahaha or is it just me?
Ted Bear you think that 1.6 gets going, you should see some of our cars in the UK :P we have 1.6s pushing 160hp no stress (obvs turbocharged though)
Haha yea a friend of mine runs a Honda EG 1.6 VTEC pulls maaaaad 170HP
My moms 1300 bug has 35hp........ STOCK... Now it is like maybe 30 hahaha XD
My bug had 170 hp no turbo. But that's nothing. If you go balls to the wall you can pull 250 without a turbo
Yea love Volkswagens in general, my dream is a golf mk1 with the prestine 1.5/1.8 in it
Hope it will come true one day..... been having my license now for 1.5 year without a car.
Greetz from the Netherlands
Love it.
You should ask the owner the permission to race it with Do It With Dan's old Harley :
Double on the "having a slow car..." statement. A lot of people get obsessed over hp, drag times, etc...that, just cruising, gets overlooked. LOL I think the slow cars get the most attention anyway, EVERYONE can see you as you drive by! (for those people thinking: "oh he must have a slow car") yes, yes I do.
The Karmann Ghia has an older brother it's design test the Cadillac Series 62 Coupe coachwork by Ghia possibly 2 or 3 were only built. IMHO one of the most beautiful Mechanical ArtWork every made. I feel the Karmann Ghia is its more simplified sleeker sibbling. Imaginary world I would love both just to stare at it.
www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/news/a29295/rita-hayworth-cadillac-ghia/
only in America does the car ride that high. do Americans think European cars ride high and look like shit or what. the higher ride night is due to American "safety regulations"
This is what i class as a fun car. Wasn't over the top expensive, not fast, doesn't handle or break. But it make's up for in character and makes you smile, plus little old carby motor's sound awesome. That is what make's automotive fun.
DAVID! Please update us on the Nissan Silvia S15 that your friend has(the owner of jasmine I'm pretty sure). Doubt anyone will see this but guys like this comment if you'd wanna see the S15
We had some Ford Fairmont Ghia's here in australia, were a luxury version of the Ford Falcon's we got here also. Nice video as always David! Love your content man
It's so weird seeing David do a review in your own neighborhood...
The owner basically fixed everything. Puts car on bags, they leak. Owner likes the way it looks.... Can't afford to restore it! Come on Dude, it's a cool car for sure. I love it, but that thing is a Deathtrap. Thankfully a deathtrap that will leave you stranded more often than not, ergo saving your life!
I've been waiting so long for you to review an aircooled vw! Super stoked!
LOL at the clock. Even MK1 VW's had clocks in the spot you would expect a tachometer. Most cars during the era that was a luxury and only available in top trim models.
Well..I have a MX5 and a MT09....soooo no back seats for me ;) but my gal has a 86 so her car it is for some road fun.
But that Ghia is gorgeous. I would love to daily that thing.
Lets see a mini cooper review. I keep seeing you do all of these light weight cars. Find a Cooper S, 2000-2006 Supercharged Version!
One of my college Profs has a clean green Karmann Ghia. Some knuckleheads rent Lambos, Maseratis , and Ferraris but I walked around the Volkswagen more.
this car has an awesome fallout 4 look to it
TH-cam is unliking videos I liked. like Jasmine ,I know I liked that video go back and watch it again and it isn't liked. this has been happening to a lot of videos not just yours.
TH-cam you are messing up
Hahaha. This is EXACTLY what it's like driving a KG! Spot on. Hope I see this little rod on my KG drives in bay area.
My son and I are working on a 69 Ghia that we saved from the crusher. Hope to see you on the road 👍
In my opinion, one of the most gorgeous cars of the era. I'd love one of these with a 911 turbo powering it. Or maybe a W8, sticking to VW.