After years of hibernation doing the family thing and pending house build, I thought I'd start doing little things with the ghia again. This is the earliest Ghia in Australia, delivered new in koln germany and subsequently shipped to the US in the late 50's and ending up here in 2007/8. It comes with the correct matching numbered pan and body tags and certificate from Wolfsburg. It's all complete now(been collecting a lot of NOS stuff through the years). I'll keep adding photos as I go along. It has been incorrectly converted to right hand drive because I can and its mine!😂
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SPRINTSTAR ·
haven't decided whether to run a Judson or a Swiss made Mag Supercharger.
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grumble ·
I love these little cars they were way before their time.Is that a Rometesch steering wheel or one that came originally?A spot of welding here and a great deal of time but at the end you will have a beautiful litle car.Cheers Les
SPRINTSTAR ·
I've never actually seen it in a Rometsch;only on early VDubs and Porsche 356's. The second horn ring is for the indicators and high beam.
Sides ·
Love the look of the Judson scoop on the back !!!
vw54 ·
shouldnt have a JUDSON scoop if it runing a MAG blower ?????
very nicccceee
Grey 57 ·
Run the Mag Charger Aldo. 👍👍
empi ·
Geez get someone to lower it!!!🥷
Bizarre ·
SPRINTSTAR wrote:. It has been incorrectly converted to right hand drive because I can and its mine!😂
😂😂😂
Cars are meant to be driven & enjoyed
This is going to look great
Have you picked a colour yet??
SPRINTSTAR ·
I know Dave, scoop is wrong if I run the Mag, love the look of the scoop though. I'm leaving it right hand drive Lindsay, giving it to my son eventually..Re:Lowering...Empi/Adam I guess I require your services. As for the Mag Dean, seems a little to rare/unreliable to run on a daily driver..Cheers all!
SPRINTSTAR ·
Bizarre wrote:
SPRINTSTAR wrote:. It has been incorrectly converted to right hand drive because I can and its mine!😂
😂😂😂
Cars are meant to be driven & enjoyed
This is going to look great
Have you picked a colour yet??
Still no idea about the colour, originally planned Porsche356 'Slate Grey'?..changed my mind about that for the meantime at least.
jvans5434 ·
those are the most beeeautiful alloys i have ever seen! might sound stupid, but what are they? "sprintstars"? and where can i get em?
SPRINTSTAR ·
Thanks mate, the wheels are called Der Steiner Rad, it's the only set in Oz. You can buy it from the site listed below in Germany. Let me know if I could help in any way, I can send you Boris Schmidt, the DSR maker's direct number in Germany.
wow this project car is gonna be awesome...any update?
lou0060 ·
luv it! the MAG is the go as it is heaps rarer in Oz than the Judson and goes with the 50's KG and the accessory steering wheel. Also if it's a daily driver what engine are you going to run? anyhting over 1500 will be a problem with the Mg or Judson.....
SPRINTSTAR ·
Inspiration..got the narrowed beam arriving from the US soon. Der Steiner Rad is a good change from the standard issue Fuchs,I do like Fuchs as well but they are just so damn common!
SPRINTSTAR ·
Mag or Sprint?
matara ·
Aldo, you did a great job of retaining the patina on those panels! Looks great, that stance has attitude indeed!
Cheers
Steve
VW-VARIANT-L ·
matara wrote:Aldo, you did a great job of retaining the patina on those panels! Looks great, that stance has attitude indeed!
Cheers
Steve
That's not a picture of Aldo's car,
any updates on the bodywork or colour choice ?
SPRINTSTAR ·
Thanks for clarifying that for Steve mate. No update unfortunately..lack of time and passion..think I'm getting tired of the whole VDub scene, I've been drooling more towards early Citroen's lately LOL! Getting old I guess.
matara ·
Here's a bit of inspiration for you Aldo:-
1966 DS with an LS1 engine! At least you can slam it at the touch of a button, and its all factory 😉
do it Aldo 👍
Love the really early DS's. swivelly front lights and fibreglass roof panels. Buttons on the floor instead of pedals. Very kool
zayus ·
Early DS' are stunning!
A DS with an LS1... wooo!
The oldest KG in Australian, and supercharged or a DS... tough choice, but a cool choice to have to have!
🙂
Love, the steering wheel you have on your car!
The perfect example of form & function.
And, who wants to drive a LHD car in the left lane?!
Pfff, no thank you.
Sprintstar, have fun making your choice.
Zayus
SPRINTSTAR ·
Grey 57 wrote:do it Aldo 👍
Love the really early DS's. swivelly front lights and fibreglass roof panels. Buttons on the floor instead of pedals. Very kool
mate would love to but my hands are full as it is!
SPRINTSTAR ·
zayus wrote:Early DS' are stunning!
A DS with an LS1... wooo!
The oldest KG in Australian, and supercharged or a DS... tough choice, but a cool choice to have to have!
🙂
Love, the steering wheel you have on your car!
The perfect example of form & function.
And, who wants to drive a LHD car in the left lane?!
Pfff, no thank you.
Sprintstar, have fun making your choice.
Zayus
Cheers mate!😎
SPRINTSTAR ·
Just a long overdue update..
PHAT BUG ·
Where's the update champ??
SPRINTSTAR ·
Sorry mate! just trial fitted Mag Supercharger and new 4.5 beam with towers from Matt Watts or King-Tuk off TheSamba. Amazing beam, perfect fit for $495.00US delivered in Oz..had to get the leaves cut locally though to save on weight.
Cheers,
a
Beams look nice. quality good? Nice ride by the way.
SPRINTSTAR ·
Amazing quality, all brand new steel and the welds/fit faultless! Super friendly too and very helpful with overseas buyers. BTW, his price also includes narrowed tie rod links.
PHAT BUG ·
Ghia's lookin great Aldo!!
Can't wait to see it in the flesh 🙂