1965 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia - Driving the 130hp Air Cooled Hot Rod Coupe (POV Binaural Audio)

MAN'S DRIVING CAR
KARMANN GHIA

My question is??? When VOLKSWAGEN is coming back with the Karmann Ghia again? I think it will be a KO for VOLKSWAGEN introducing the ad with part of this video and the New Karmann Ghia.

Was initially confused when I saw the title since the original motors had much less power. As soon as I heard the engine, though, the title made sense.
My parents had a 1964 Beetle rated at 40hp from its 1200cc engine. Our old beetle could reach maybe 70 mph on a flat road (the manual claimed 72), which was usually OK back when the speed limit was only 55. Any time we saw a hill up ahead, we would floor it to gain enough extra speed to hopefully avoid downshifting and ending up with the motor screaming in 3rd at 45mph.

What is that thing on your face ???

Just hearing the shifter moving around before startup told me there's beefy linkage and a stronger shifter mechanism. I had a 914/6 that I put a rennshift shifter in and this shifter sounded nice and solid, just like the rennshift! What a blast this car must be and probably surprised quite a few unsuspecting drivers of faster cars on the road! PS, I'm guessing the owner, being a Porsche guy, upgraded the brakes and suspension? Love these type sleeper cars!

Was für ein schöner Wagen - it's a Beauty !!

It only weighs about 1900lb.

what sucks is how cheap all the old VWs were when I was younger. If I had known they would go through the stratosphere I would have bought a pile of them so I could retire and drive my favorite. I never would have guessed a crappy VW van would be out of my price range let alone a nice one.

Basically a ‘66 911

what a sound!
so coooooool!!

what a sound!
so coooooool!!

I couldn't help but notice the 09/20 Texas state vehicle inspection sticker.

That radio can't make the kind of harmony that this engine and transmission do. Sweet! Thanks to the owner - I'm drooling.

Absolutely beautiful car!! Where was this filmed, I wonder?

Please post the engine spec and who built it.

I bought the Volvo P1800 instead, wish I still had it. I'll bet there isn't too much VW left in the engine, the cast crank can't do the ripems, I note the two big carbs, I hear the muffler, and I know the clutch can't take the torque of this engine. The stock brakes are pretty good for stopping but only once, you can get a disc kit, roller bearings up front vs ball, shocks, sway bars. The Volvo had all of this.

Love the Volkswagen cabriolet and the kia soul

NOT IIHS CRASH TESTED

Day 64 of asking Tedward to drive (oh man got some catching up to do, those exams are killing me😮‍💨)

Mine was a '68 Cabriolet and now that I am 73 I would love to have it back for the Spring Summer and Fall drives. Thank you.

Love the car and that New England countryside. But I'm confused why the owner kept that gigantic five year old Texas inspection sticker that blocks half the forward view. People are strange...

My dad owned a VW dealership in the late 60’s early 70’s… I grew up with these.
Thank you for some of the very best reviews I have seen! This one especially makes me happy.

My 65 KG's 1200 was rated at 40hp new.

When did this car come out on the market? Late 50s? Anyway my grandmother bought one when they first came out and it had suicide doors back then.

my grandparents bought one of these new in 65, same color combo I believe. I never saw it or even a photo of it. my dumb bitch of an aunt ended up with it and ruined the engine. they also bought a new bug the same year then traded it in 67 for another bug. my family had that car until 1995.

Man, what a great car!

Always liked these, too bad it's not a convertible

What town are you driving in.

I was 18 (circa 1985) and delivering pizzas as a night job. One of my co-drivers was a Sergeant in the Army who drove a night shift. He drove a '59 Ghia that he had imported from Germany. It was a bone stock coupe in orange and very clean. he daily drove it but treated it with respect. He knew I was a VW fan as I drove a series of shit-box Beetles always trying to keep one running. He tells me one night that he was moving back to Germany to take a contractor job and looking to sell the Ghia.. He only wanted $1,500 for it. But this being 1985 and driving for $2/hr, I had no savings or prospects to make it happen. A few weeks later he stopped by the pizza shop to say bye to everyone. He decided to ship the Ghia back to Germany with him. I still kick myself for needing to let that one go but in reality, I likely would have drove it into the ground or banged it up.

Sweet car!

I had short-throw gearsticks on my VW's. They were "aluminium quick shifts" - just a metal bracket you fit under the gear stick. Still available today.

I got to drive once for a day, teaching how to shift. Had a great feel.

Other than the color ( would have used light green) this would be exactly what I would do, maybe a bit more outlaw. Quite lumpy idle got some cam. 2.6k at 60 about right. Great shifting This is the only real alternative to a 356 left. Maybe a quicker steering ratio. So simple and light. Who needs more than this? But dude not 100K, you wont find anything that is or was not really rusty. It will need metalwork but if your into that then its worth it. So easy to tweak the suspension

Great video ! one of my automotive pet peaves is dirty windshields . They also make night driving a living hell with all the glare .

I love the mid-sixties VW’s and Karmann-Ghia’s. My first car was ‘65 VW in 1968. I have driven a KG and it handled amazing well. But now at 73 and 260 lbs, I don’t think I would fit too well but I would to drive and find out for sure. One note, on this car it appears the gas gauge is fluctuating with the engine speed… need to check and be sure the gas gauge is grounded properly.

I used to have a ‘74 Ghia convertible (maroon w/ tan rag top) loved that car. Converted from 1200 to 1600 cc. Very simple inside, including the dashboard and it’s fast too. Good for cruising and of course, road trip. I sold to a couple, and I’ve heard they brought it with them overseas, until now they’re enjoying it.

What a beautiful car, but an equivalent convertible would be the one to die for!

Simply, beautiful!

I really like the tachometer. I had a 73 that came with a clock instead, and had to have a print shop make a tach face for a generic tach to make it look original.

Nice ghia ! Ive had a few... you can make a bug do the samething !!

Great video.. great car! I know it's extra work, but I like & appreciate the 3rd Person + 1st Person cams. Keep it going! Cheers.

I had a 74, not jazzed. Just the stock Ghia. Does that car have the 2 Borg Warner carbs like the speedster? 👍☮️🌞

Great car!

Where did they get that tach?

My dad used to Drive this Car. What a Beauty ❤

Decent video, but one suggestion. Your fisheye camera is not doing the car justice at all and hiding the actual beautiful lines and proportions.

I had one for four years most fun car I ever had. Traded it in for a 69 Mustang 2+2 and always regretted it. Drove from NY tovSt Petersburg Fl on $12 for gas in 1966. Thanks for the memories

Nice! I love my Ghia too, though I only have about 90 horses with my 1776cc. What displacement is this motor? The name of the CA builder?

How many CC's?