Newest addition: 1967 343 coupe

Hey gang;

I just pulled the trigger on the rarest of all Karmann Ghias.... a type III. Based on the Type III (Fastback/Squareback) chassis, the Type 3 Ghia was the most expensive air-cooled VW at the time, and never officially imported into the USA (Canada was the closest they came).

Whereas Type 1 Ghias numbered well over 500,000 in 20 years of production, Type 3s only numbered about 42,000 from 1962 to 1969.

It's NOT the LHD sunroofed coupe that I really wanted (model 345); this one is a '67 343 standard LHD coupe with a 1600 dual port and dual carbs (which I prefer over the later fuel injection models).

Just sent the seller a deposit via Paypal, and will arrange shipping and balance at PNC bank tmw. It's in south Florida.

Some minor front end damage (but NOT the nose), a slightly cracked windshield and a little rust on one rocker, but overall a very SOLID, strong running car. Won't take much to get this one in shape.

ALMOST better than sex.... I hope all you other Ghia guys (and gals) are sufficiently jealous tonight....


God bless to all..

Art
(O = | = O)
'67 343 Ghia Coupe
'72 Ghia Convertible
RIP:
'60 Ghia Coupe
'66 Ghia Coupe
'68 113 Sedan
'71 Ghia Coupe
'74 Ghia Coupe
"Always looking for NICE '71 Ghias and that elusive "345"



http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1155657

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZzzIpuIO0k

Yellow '74 Coupe SOLD!

They just drove it away! Cheryl Taylor Viers of Bellevue, MI. Cheryl says she's going to use it as a daily driver so I will probably see it around town from time to time. Thanx, Cheryl!