[T3] Type 34 Karmann Ghia Road trip to Las Vegas...

[Mike Fisher]

I think Bobnotch is in Traverse City.
Look for him on TheSamba.com where he is always answering questions, or in
his shop working on cars!

On Tue, Sep 30, 2025 at 6:11 AM John Jaranson <john at carartbyjohn.com> wrote:

> Welcome to the 21st century, Jim. Lol.  Enjoy the Traverse City area.  It
> is a beautiful part of the state.  If you have time, check out the Tunnel
> of Trees on M-119 along the coast of Lake Michigan.  Beautiful and fun
> drive if it is not too busy.
>
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> Subject: Re: [T3] Type 34 Karmann Ghia Road trip to Las Vegas...
>
> Turns out that I'm also "On the Road." I had to prove to myself and my
> daughter that I'm still capable of long drives by myself, so I accepted an
> invitation to visit some friends who live near the upper west coast of
> Michigan. Turns out that they have come down with sore throats, so I'm
> currently in a motel in Traverse City, MI.
>
> Let me know if there are any other Type 3ers in this area. I'll be here
> for 2-3
> days.
>
> So far, so good. I finally bought a smart phone and, with the help of a
> lot of
> good friends and family, I'm learning my way thru my "beginner's license."
>
> I came the long way, up to the U.P. and over the top and down the Macinac
> Bridge. I'll go back the same way in a few days. I've been here once
> before,
> but that was with my parents, probably in 1958, just after the bridge was
> finished in late 1957. The view from the top of the span is quite
> impressive.
>
> Jim
>
> On 29 Sep 2025 at 2:41, John Jaranson wrote:
>
> > Jill and I decided to attend the Type 34 World meet-up at the One Crazy
> Weekend VW Show in Las Vegas next weekend.
> >
> > We started the 2100+ mile trip out there today and we completed the
> first leg of our roadtrip to Las Vegas with her 67 Type 34 Karmann Ghia.
> Great weather to cruise in...didnt even need the A/C.  The Ghia is running
> great.  Got 26.5 mpg on the first tank full. Such a fun and easy car to
> drive.
> >
> > 570 mile day planned tomorrow and the weather looks good with sunshine
> and highs in the mid-80s.  Should be a good day.
> >
> > Will try to post daily update.
>
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> Madison, Wisconsin, USA
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