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Dean Martin’s Custom 1962 Ghia L6.4 Can Be Yours
Jalopnik ^ | Sun 13 May 2012

Posted on 05/14/2012 9:59:59 PM PDT by nickcarraway

It's no secret famed Rat Packer Dean Martin is still about as cool as it gets, so it only makes sense he would choose a vehicle as cool and unique as a 1962 Ghia L6.4 as a mode of transportation.

After getting his hands on the car, Martin decided his Ghia—one of 26 L6.4s built—still needed a little bit more unique personality and enlisted famed custom car builder George Barris to add a few subtle touches. Whether you love the styling of the Ghia or hate it, it's impossible to dispute it's one of a kind nature.

Under the hood of the Ghia is a 335hp Chrysler 383ci V-8 which like the rest of the car is original from when Martin owned it. You read it right, this Ghia has a pampered existence to thank for the fact it is a completely original car—beyond the Barris custom treatment of course.

Martin's Ghia is currently being offered for sale by Hyman Cars LTD—a classic car dealer well known for their unique and rare inventory—at the price of $199,500. While it certainly isn't cheap, it's rather hard to put a price on feeling like a member of the Rat Pack every time you get behind the wheel.


TOPICS: Hobbies; Miscellaneous; Music/Entertainment
KEYWORDS: cars; deanmartin; ghia; ghial64; jalopnik; ratpack
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To: mylife

I am also a history buff and love to see neat little tidbits and trivia. Yes, it’s well done.


21 posted on 05/14/2012 10:49:31 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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To: nickcarraway

http://stevesomething.wordpress.com/tag/dean-martins-homes/

22 posted on 05/14/2012 10:50:18 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: ConservativeStatement

Yup and it was turned down even though Gleason was “The Greatest”


23 posted on 05/14/2012 10:52:21 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: nickcarraway

I drove it’s little sister, Karmen, from Sf to LA and back. It’s convertible top blew off on route 5, but, otherwise, it was fun


24 posted on 05/14/2012 10:55:30 PM PDT by Rudder
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To: jocon307

RIP Dino, I still love you very much.


Earlier this evening I was watching Dean Martin Roasts on

Youtube while watching a special on Johnny Carson.

I then saw a great clip of Dean Martin, George

Goble, Bob Hope on the Johnny Carson Show. Dino was

flicking his cig. ashes into George Gobel’s drink.

The dialogue was spontaneous and hilarious.

Great stuff!


25 posted on 05/14/2012 11:00:15 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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To: doorgunner69

“A thing of beauty, but imagine getting parts for it if you actually drove it.......My greatest fear of getting a classic anything.”

I have a 57 Bel Air and 67 Camaro. Easy to get parts.


26 posted on 05/14/2012 11:14:47 PM PDT by FastCoyote (I am intolerant of the intolerable.)
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To: knarf

yes, me too


27 posted on 05/14/2012 11:18:50 PM PDT by SoDak
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To: nickcarraway

8/26/09: Bonhams - 1962 Ghia 6.4L Coupe – Sold for $117,000 Owned by Gary Morton (Lucille Ball’s second husband) and later modified for its second owner Dean Martin by the King of the Kustomizers, George Barris. Sold without reserve. $117,000
http://www.sportscardigest.com/quail-lodge-auction-results-bonhams/


28 posted on 05/14/2012 11:26:11 PM PDT by anglian
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To: FastCoyote

When I was a little kid my Dad bought a ‘57 Bel Air. I still remember the “New car smell”. LOL


29 posted on 05/14/2012 11:29:41 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
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To: nickcarraway

What’s the mileage?

Extended warranty?


30 posted on 05/15/2012 1:01:44 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously, you won't live through it anyway)
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To: FastCoyote
No, it's not mine. I only wish.

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31 posted on 05/15/2012 2:08:22 AM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: ETL
What about the film "Scared Stiff?"

One of my all-time favorites!

32 posted on 05/15/2012 2:10:42 AM PDT by Cowboy Bob (Greed + Envy = Liberalism)
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To: FastCoyote
No, she's not mine. I only wish.

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33 posted on 05/15/2012 2:13:40 AM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: nickcarraway

I have to be honest. That is one ugly car.


34 posted on 05/15/2012 2:16:37 AM PDT by muir_redwoods (I like Obamacare because Granny signed the will and I need the cash)
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To: Cowboy Bob
What about the film "Scared Stiff?" One of my all-time favorites!

Those were just some westerns that he did.

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35 posted on 05/15/2012 2:26:10 AM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
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To: nickcarraway

bfl


36 posted on 05/15/2012 2:31:11 AM PDT by BikerTrash
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To: nickcarraway
As long as we're dreaming, I'd opt for either Clark Gable's or Gary Cooper's ride.


37 posted on 05/15/2012 2:58:41 AM PDT by Fresh Wind ('People have got to know whether or not their president is a crook.' Richard M. Nixon)
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To: Rudder

Thanks for the reminder;) My husband bought this two-seater soon after we were married so we wouldn’t have room for his mother;)

I don’t understand why the Ghia is considered an American car - it was a VW.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Karmann_Ghia


38 posted on 05/15/2012 3:37:01 AM PDT by sodpoodle
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To: ConservativeStatement

The Pawn Stars won’t be buying it nor will Les at Hardcore Pawn unless they can get it for about $50K.


39 posted on 05/15/2012 3:51:19 AM PDT by luvbach1 (Stop the destruction in 2012 or continue the decline)
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To: ETL
'73 Pontiac Gran Prix
40 posted on 05/15/2012 4:09:16 AM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth again.)
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