[{"id": 6801093, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 912, "content": "$912 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630191953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801104, "authorName": "Calstickshift", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/calstickshift/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very nice build here. Is the sunroof an add-on or is that original?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630192267, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801133, "authorName": "ACDrums", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acdrums/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at this and try to not smile.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630192770, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801208, "authorName": "MrBonus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mrbonus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. A true poor man\u2019s 356.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630194062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801271, "authorName": "pg_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pg_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a great build, everything about it is fantastic. My only concern is the vulnerability of the sump to hitting the ground.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630195192, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801276, "authorName": "rustyrotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustyrotors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Doubt a poor man will win this auction. Maybe my all time favorite combo,any older Ghia and added horsepower. The smoother the better. And the rocker mouldings have been retained! Are the wheels the same size and Mfg.front and rear? Might be gettin too old to get up and out of it but would still love to own this. Maybe more than I would a love a faux Speedster and I've lusted for years for one of those. Great car!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1630195244, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801359, "authorName": "Fvee20", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fvee20/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@calstickshift The sunroof is aftermarket but very cool. There was never a cloth sunroof on a Ghia. That being said I love everything about this. If someone offers me decent money for my bus in the next couple of days I'll be a bidder!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630196967, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801440, "authorName": "Braukuche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braukuche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Fvee20 you are right, Karmann never made Ghias with sunroofs metal or rag. But there are a few rare birds out there with ragtops made and sold by Webasto and Golde which made them for a host of makes back in the day. There even a few documented Ghias with Golde metal retractable sunroofs like on 356 Porsches.\nThis one however is a modern version of not the same quality as the old Webasto and Golde ones.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630198933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801454, "authorName": "Braukuche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braukuche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This in an impressive build mechanically speaking. Ball joint front end vs the original kingpin, four wheel disc, dual master cylinder, thick anti sway bar up front and camber compensator in the back and sounds like an appropriately built transmission for the 912 engine.\r\nI bet this is a blast to drive.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1630199196, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801455, "authorName": "daleallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have seen photos of two \"low light\" Ghias with Golde steel retractable sunroofs and they are remarkable quality, fitment and finish. I have never seen a \"ragtop\" sunroof installed on a Ghia. I have, however, seen one or two on an E-type Jaguar. I agree with @Braukuche that this is a modern cut in. Not a car for the \"purists,\" but this is an interesting car that looks hella fun.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630199245, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801463, "authorName": "Braukuche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braukuche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daleallen there\u2019s a thread in the Ghia forum about the sliding ragtops. I have a Webasto myself in clip form out of a 68 - 71 Ghia and an original 62 Golde installed metal slider I\u2019m restoring.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630199438, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801471, "authorName": "daleallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Braukuche Now that you mention it, I do recall seeing pics of your '62 with Golde installed metal sunroof. I need to revisit your thread and catch up on your progress!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630199685, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801494, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello, thanks for checking out my auction for my beautiful 64' Karmann Ghia.\r\nTo answer the question about the oil sump, it has plenty of clearance and has never bottomed out. The sunroof is after market. \r\nSunroof is after market and really makes the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630200246, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801503, "authorName": "CarsBicyclesAndSushi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carsbicyclesandsushi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, great Karmann Ghia. \r\n\r\nNever even knew I even liked these then this one comes around and opens my eyes! \r\n\r\nWell done, proper mods and color and gotta love a drive video on Mulholland Drive!\r\n\r\nGLWA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630200508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801540, "authorName": "hotrodsisme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodsisme/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by hotrodsisme", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630201434, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801545, "authorName": "hotrodsisme", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hotrodsisme/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks like a blast to drive !", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630201475, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801560, "authorName": "Daniel_H", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daniel_h/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great Ghia! As the 356 rises to the sky this once humble classic will take off as well-\r\nVery cool car and a rising star fa sho", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630201774, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801562, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 4964, "content": "$4,964 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630201826, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801604, "authorName": "nylonoxygen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nylonoxygen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello @witz, lovely build. It appears in the \"Driving By Video\" that the drivers side brake light may be out. Do all items operate as they should? Thanks and GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630203093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801615, "authorName": "Jeffmeyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffmeyer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201c my friends all have Porsche\u2019s..., I must make amends\u201d", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1630203376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801618, "authorName": "Jeffmeyer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jeffmeyer/", "bidAmount": 6912, "content": "$6,912 bid placed by Jeffmeyer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630203451, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801619, "authorName": "BigSpanner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigspanner/", "bidAmount": 7912, "content": "$7,912 bid placed by BigSpanner", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630203497, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801775, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "the perfect period hot rod. GL", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630208508, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801777, "authorName": "milage", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/milage/", "bidAmount": 9999, "content": "$9,999 bid placed by milage", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630208527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801785, "authorName": "jjjunior", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjjunior/", "bidAmount": 10101, "content": "$10,101 bid placed by jjjunior", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630208966, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801878, "authorName": "machinebaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/machinebaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630213368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801887, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome! Isn\u2019t it great when following an SUV up a windy road feels like a lap of the Nurburgring!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630213819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801923, "authorName": "Flying_Dutchman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flying_dutchman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a good example of why I became a BaT addict.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1630216274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6801988, "authorName": "jjofer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjofer/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by jjofer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630225622, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6801999, "authorName": "OutOfMyElement", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/outofmyelement/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Porsche's what?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630228233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802055, "authorName": "PWSchuh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pwschuh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This thing just seems like it's begging to be driven on days worth of two-lanes..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630236259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802159, "authorName": "darthmustang", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darthmustang/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love what you've done to the dash!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630241340, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802183, "authorName": "kingkarmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingkarmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That is a sweet outlaw look\r\nMagnus Walker would be proud!\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630242035, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802290, "authorName": "CarFoolLane", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carfoollane/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Don't really care for yellow cars much, and especially not wild about yellow interiors. But this presentation just flat-out works. \r\n\r\nI'm fine with the sunroof (it might even add some headroom, which these are not known for), and I love little details like the period-style gauges below the dash. I'd probably find a way to attach hub caps for more of a sleeper vibe, but that's about it.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630244261, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802311, "authorName": "Catharine", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/catharine/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yummy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630244557, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802326, "authorName": "Carrera4.0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carrera4.0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow - it sounds even better than it looks. GLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630244852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802401, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz May I ask why you giving up on this very nice creation? I have a Type 3 done up and at 66, I get a little beat up on rough roads with the shorter wheelbase.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630246312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802472, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Glenk, I have a 911 soft window project I am working on.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630247598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802583, "authorName": "It's_Bill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/it%27s_bill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "VW should have built them like this. Well done, Sir.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630249014, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802623, "authorName": "GSAragazzi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gsaragazzi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A few years back I was lucky enough to follow a VW Type 3 wagon from Flagstaff to Sedona via the backroads (89A). The sounds were intoxicating and I HAD to ask the driver about it. He explained that he had swapped the VW motor for a 912 engine among other alterations. (The car was nimble, planted and fast). \nWhat we have here is that same mechanical music but its now wrapped in a beautiful body. (Pseudo 190SL coupe)\nWish I was in a position to bid, bc ever since that day I\u2019ve wanted one in my life.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630249800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802693, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nylonoxgen: you are correct: the driver side brake light was out. It now works and everything functions as it should. \r\nThanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630250501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802769, "authorName": "BenihanaCLT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/benihanaclt/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz, is that the original steering wheel?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630251534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802823, "authorName": "NorCalBert", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/norcalbert/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Other nifty bits are the gearshift lock and the external sump on the engine.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630252252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802877, "authorName": "nylonoxygen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nylonoxygen/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by nylonoxygen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630253208, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6802933, "authorName": "amigaboy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/amigaboy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "bet this bad boy SCOOTS! GLWTS!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630254391, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802966, "authorName": "Caymanorcarrera", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/caymanorcarrera/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Phenomenal.........something about these old Ghias with the early bumpers......this one checks LOTS of boxes.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630254921, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6802983, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a great car with the perfect mods...and I love that sunroof! This is one VW that should be proud to display the Porsche badge (discreetly) on the engine cover. I have this same power plant in my 56 A Porsche with all around discs like this so I imagine this handles and drives much like mine...and that is a pure joy!! I doubt those barrels were rebored..just that a big bore barrel and piston kit was used.... my good buddy Dave Bonbright overhauled the heads on mine while we did the rebuild.( The Porsche factory sent Dave the heads from their Le Mans class winning 356 to restore so he knows his stuff..he also has the real \"Doc Hudson Hornet\" from \"Cars\" and was on Jay Leno's garage..good to have great friends in high places!) This KG will go for 912 $$ I'm guessing..and deservedly so...No longer \" a poor man's Porsche\"!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630255115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803024, "authorName": "Analog_Bob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/analog_bob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Witz any mods to the sheet metal to accommodate the motor swap ? Everything looks original. Very tasteful build with restraint.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630255486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803058, "authorName": "jiperrault", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jiperrault/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is really something, great color, great mods.... Cliff Booth really should have driven this one down Mulholland in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630255943, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803089, "authorName": "KC356B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc356b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A priming bulb.. from a Boat motor ? \r\nGood one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630256477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803377, "authorName": "bikerkim", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bikerkim/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my 64 ghia coupe project should be getting excited at all the great ideas i\u2019m stealing from this car. count me among the \u201cnot yellow fans,\u201d but the upholstery concept is Grade A, and is on my list of stolen ideas. \r\nmy 69 ghia coupe has an aftermarket sunroof, but it is neither a metal nor cloth slider. it is a pop-up glass top, that can be completely removed. i agree that in a small, non-A/C car during a typical hot/humid iowa summer, such a modification is a necessity. \r\ni do like the no nonsense wheel treatment for this car; makes me think that the hubcaps fell off cornering at speed. but for me, i love mag wheels, thank you.\r\ngreat car, and i haven\u2019t even listened to the videos yet.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630260256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6803459, "authorName": "Synchromesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/synchromesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the color and the engine swap but why keep the stock drum brakes with such a power upgrade? I mean they were barely adequate even with the stock engine. It was one of the major upgrades I did on my Super Beetle and it was well worth it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630260747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804154, "authorName": "manpot", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/manpot/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Synchromesh It has disc brakes all around according the to script above", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630263850, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804286, "authorName": "bmitch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmitch/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Such a cool car! The want is strong!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630264818, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804404, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@analong_bob: Thanks for your comments! The only sheet metal mods are the large 912 cover plate had to be trimmed down to accommodate the Ghia factory opening.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630265528, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804481, "authorName": "Analog_Bob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/analog_bob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ witz great looks factory stock in there , fantastic build.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630265841, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804654, "authorName": "Corey", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corey/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very, very nice build. Subtle, tidy, clean, and powerful. Just about perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630266800, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804779, "authorName": "Synchromesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/synchromesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manpot: ah yes! I missed that. Saw the pics of old pattern wheels and assumed it has drums. My bad. This car is ready to party then!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630267602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6804904, "authorName": "2chevaux", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2chevaux/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ghia 2 have!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630268169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6805911, "authorName": "JLsKA510", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jlska510/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The driving video is a real experience for the senses!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630275033, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806082, "authorName": "nevis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevis/", "bidAmount": 24000, "content": "$24,000 bid placed by nevis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630278483, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6806306, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking build. Love the stance, the bare wheels, interior and engine choice. \r\nCongrats to the winning bidder. :)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630282156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6806838, "authorName": "mark_99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark_99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attractive, hand-crafted bodywork at a fraction of the price of a 356. That engine should provide at least comparable performance too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630293327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6813256, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Mark_99, thanks for your comments!\r\nI agree! It\u2019s drives a lot like a 356.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630370517, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6813258, "authorName": "GenRev", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/genrev/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice driving vid\u2026 There\u2019s nothing like the sound of an air cooled boxer engine at high rpm\u2019s\u2026 Ahh, I can almost smell the exhaust\u2026 GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630370534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6813428, "authorName": "zddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 912 gauges look soooooooo good", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630372581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815137, "authorName": "kingkarmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingkarmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz\r\nI notice your venting your crankcase gases into the right side carburetor. I have a similar up on a Ghia. I occasionally have to clean #1-2 sparkplug of carbon build up. What's been your experience with this set up?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630422259, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6815280, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kingkarmann: Venting to the right carb air cleaner is factory for 912/356. I have never had to clean spark plugs of carbon build up. Maybe with running cold plugs you may.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630424121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6821345, "authorName": "dougdadmac", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dougdadmac/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz Early pollution control probably. No one will ever convince me that a Porsche engineer had a Eureka moment to vent the crankcase gases to the carb on C/SC and 912 engines. This car has one of my favorite engines for non matching 356s and should be fun and reliable.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630464851, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6821757, "authorName": "ilots", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ilots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I just love this, keep coming back to just look and wish! Great build seller, very tastefully done!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630483247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6823696, "authorName": "Railroad_Ave", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/railroad_ave/", "bidAmount": 24250, "content": "$24,250 bid placed by Railroad_Ave", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630518822, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6825183, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@manpot: Thanks for your comments! Your 56 A sounds like a fun ride, the way I like it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630524271, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6827115, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you want to contact me directly use the Contract Seller Button.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630531701, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6827459, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A cold start video has been added to the gallery.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630533188, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6837207, "authorName": "kingkarmann", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kingkarmann/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz\r\nDo you have any pic's of the sliding top closed?\r\nI don't see any in the set.\r\nThank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630675338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6837243, "authorName": "daleallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kingkarmann It's in California; there's no need to ever close it! (lol) Seriously, though, it's a good point to show pics of it in the closed position.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630675843, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6837815, "authorName": "Braukuche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braukuche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A friend installed this brand of sunroof of in a bay window bus and they look terrible when closed. They cave in in the middle when closed as the bows are not strong enough to support the material under tension and maintain the roof line. I\u2019m curious as to how they look closed on a Ghia.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630682336, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6839013, "authorName": "nylonoxygen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nylonoxygen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz, interesting idea to have a start button in the engine compartment. What was the thinking behind that?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630693486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6839526, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good question, comes in handy for setting up carbs, timing and points. And it is just cool \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1630695757, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6839554, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630695878, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6841922, "authorName": "HELIDR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helidr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking and sounding car! Wish I had room for her in my garage...John", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630707264, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6841997, "authorName": "Craiger56", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/craiger56/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the mid/late \u201870s a VW shop I worked at had a regular customer with a \u201869 Bus with a 912 motor and even that was fun to drive.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630707730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6842729, "authorName": "daleallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daleallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz Thanks for posting photos of the top, but I can see why they were initially omitted. Wow, that car has lost a lot of weight since the top was installed! It clearly doesn't fit in the slightest for purposes of keeping out water. And I can't imagine the amount of buffeting from air flow, despite the water intrusion from such an ill-fitting top. But at least a prospective buyer now knows that the closed top is for sun protection only. And it doesn't appear to me to sag in the middle, which is a big plus!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630718310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6843582, "authorName": "lovecars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovecars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I remember reading a long time ago that Steve McQueen had a Karmann Ghia with a Porsche engine, and that he used to cruise Mulholland Drive with it, surprising a few folks here and there with its speed and handling. Anybody know more about that?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630759691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6843654, "authorName": "costapa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/costapa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm a kar man guy \nbut I was unable even to imagine to make a nice sentence including all these 4 words: \nPorsche Volkswagen Karmann Ghia\nI can imagine the effort to put the sentence in place. \n\nWundersch\u00f6n engineering!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630761167, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6843900, "authorName": "jjofer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjofer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can you please confirm that the roof does not leak or make noise when driving while closed?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630765699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6844004, "authorName": "dmac62", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmac62/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\u201cOutlaw\u201d K.G. Very cool! GLWTS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630767110, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6844026, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@daleallen: Thanks for the question about the sunroof. The K. Ghia roof is shaped like an egg. So when the roof is in the closed position the opening is completely covered and does not leak. As far as wind noise, it depends on how fast your going and adjusting it to reduce noise or close all the way. The roof can be locked down to any position so it does not move.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630767590, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6844056, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lovecars: Yes Steve McQueen ,Paul Newman and Jerry Seinfeld had K.Ghia's with 912 motor's. Look up Jerry's 912 Ghia and you can see him driving his blue Ghia.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630768037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6844079, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Jerry Seinfeld\u2019s 912 Ghia", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1630768493, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6844139, "authorName": "nevis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nevis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "this car has all the right stuff- love the exterior and the interior colors- so tasteful. David Bustamonte built this car and he is one of the the top Porsche builders in Western US, so the mechanicals are top notch.....overall, love it!", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1630769273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6844495, "authorName": "JFH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@witz (The Seller)\nRegarding Jerry's 912 Ghia...I like yours more.\nGLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630774709, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6845322, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wind noise is a GIVEN and should be enjoyed!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630781911, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6845450, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "OK I am in", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630782662, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6845451, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by steampunk911guy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630782671, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846219, "authorName": "SDigor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdigor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Majestic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630789382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846248, "authorName": "jjofer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjofer/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by jjofer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630789571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846305, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Talkin bout a body blow bid", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790037, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846315, "authorName": "Braukuche", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/braukuche/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I doubt that, serious bidding doesn\u2019t start for another five minutes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790078, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846317, "authorName": "audiphile99", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/audiphile99/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm curious as to what top speed you have taken this to with this engine?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846321, "authorName": "nylonoxygen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nylonoxygen/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by nylonoxygen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790114, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846336, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have taken it to about 100 mph", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846341, "authorName": "isill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isill/", "bidAmount": 32888, "content": "$32,888 bid placed by isill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790279, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846349, "authorName": "jjofer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjofer/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by jjofer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790318, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846351, "authorName": "isill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isill/", "bidAmount": 33888, "content": "$33,888 bid placed by isill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846361, "authorName": "jjofer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjofer/", "bidAmount": 34500, "content": "$34,500 bid placed by jjofer", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790429, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846373, "authorName": "isill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isill/", "bidAmount": 34888, "content": "$34,888 bid placed by isill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790529, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 6846386, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hmmmmm", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790627, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846389, "authorName": "isill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/4/21 for $34,888 to isill", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630790651, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 6846393, "authorName": "jjofer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jjofer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations! Well bought", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1630790668, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846394, "authorName": "Jasonfromvancouver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasonfromvancouver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846395, "authorName": "isill", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isill/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1630790676, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846397, "authorName": "ThrillBaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thrillbaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats to both Seller and Buyer\u2026A great ride!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790691, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846399, "authorName": "GlenK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As a VW guy It is a great choice!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790698, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846403, "authorName": "Timturbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/timturbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had a \u201866 like this, but only front disc brakes, back in 1974. Congratulations to buyer and seller!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846422, "authorName": "witz (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/witz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks for a great auction! Congratulations isill", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1630790849, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846498, "authorName": "steampunk911guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steampunk911guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Basically a different looking 912. Love the semi ingenious future outlook to it. Great buy just went a bit above me...Enjoy isill", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1630791485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6846953, "authorName": "Paul_Allen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paul_allen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats on the sale. \r\n\r\nPS I didn't want to sidetrack the auction, but for all you Ghia/356 enthusiasts, here's one that is VERY unusual. Look at all the pics here: https://imgur.com/a/64VOpqb", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630794253, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 6847525, "authorName": "James_Bennett", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/james_bennett/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\ud83d\ude33", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1630804192, "type": "comment"}]