1970 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible

Christie and Jordan Seidel


I have been a nurse for 31 years and mother of four- still driving my minivan from 2011- which I also love and will drive until it falls apart. I decided I wanted a convertible for fun- something classic, not the 2025 red racer with a powerful engine. I found this car in NJ (2.5 hours from me) - it was restored with a lot of work going into it BUT once getting it home I realized there was a growing list of ailments. I found one gentleman who could service my antique VW. I supplied him with the parts I obtained from JBugs!

She still has issues but is a work in progress! My son is 14 and has now become an official fan of the Ghia- he reads the service manual and wants to go for rides everyday. Her license plate reads… CGREEN