1969 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

Tamara van der Heyden


This is my 1969 Karmann Ghia. This has been the car of my dreams since I was 15 years old (around 1986). Fast forward to 2020. A lifelong family friend had a stroke and needed to sell his personal items for hospital expenses, my Father immediately contacted me so I could buy it from him and "keep it in the family". My husband and I flew to California and drove it home to Washington state. Being able to drive this beauty, top down, all along the 101 was a once in a lifetime trip. We took our time and enjoyed every minute of it.

Buying this car has fulfilled (close to a lifelong) dream and has brought me closer to the person I purchased her from. She now resides at our Arizona residence where, hopefully, I will receive my Jbug shipments faster due to the location :) and I can enjoy her more throughout the year.

Our friend has not fully recovered from his stroke but I send him photos and videos so he can see how well she is cared for.

Side note: My husband has never driven her and knows he probably never will. He accepted that a long time ago. :)