Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

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
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-43 next last

1 posted on 05/14/2012 10:00:02 PM PDT by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

If I had the money, I’d write the check


2 posted on 05/14/2012 10:01:58 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

3 posted on 05/14/2012 10:04:15 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Che bella.


4 posted on 05/14/2012 10:08:04 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
" . . . being offered for sale by Hyman Cars"

I had one Hyman car in my life I think.

5 posted on 05/14/2012 10:08:04 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeStatement
Caption: "So, what are you asking for that Studebaker?"
6 posted on 05/14/2012 10:09:14 PM PDT by ibytoohi
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
The interior:


7 posted on 05/14/2012 10:09:51 PM PDT by Zuben Elgenubi
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ibytoohi

“Let me get my buddy Danny in here...”


8 posted on 05/14/2012 10:10:28 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway; All
All the pix of Dean's car
9 posted on 05/14/2012 10:13:45 PM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
I could afford the car but not the cigarettes I'd have to start smoking.

10 posted on 05/14/2012 10:14:10 PM PDT by I see my hands (If you say what you think then no one will like you.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

Amazing!

You just posted a pic of a car I do not know about! I did not think there was an american car I did not know about. It looks like a cross between a chrysler avante and the original plymouth barracuda...maybe a little bit of studebaker loewey coupe.

I am shocked. And I like that car!


11 posted on 05/14/2012 10:19:43 PM PDT by mamelukesabre
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: ConservativeStatement

I love that show!


12 posted on 05/14/2012 10:21:58 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: mylife

Jackie Gleason’s limo was offered in a recent episode.


13 posted on 05/14/2012 10:26:16 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement (Obama "acted stupidly.")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway
CARS HE OWNED

1962 GHIA COUPE

Dean Martin Ghia: but this is more than just a beautiful car. Originally owned by Hollywood star Lucille Ball and husband Gary Morton, it was then bought by legendary Rat Pack member Dean Martin and customised to his personal requirements by George Barris. Rare, beautifully preserved and with that celebrity connection it’s a true Hollywood car.

Image © Bonhams (Image © Bonhams)

STUTZ BEARCAT

Dean Martin and his Blackhawk

Dean Martin and his Blackhawk

Dean owned three Stutz Bearcats, one was crashed

drunky crash

FASEL VEGA

Bob Siler grew up in Burbank, not far from Universal Studios and Warner Brothers where they made his favorite monster movies. A long-time fan of Westerns, he still has a hard time believing that the great John Wayne could die. Bob has created many lists detailing where the famous and infamous lived, are buried, and the cars they drove. He has recently completed this list of Western Stars homes after many years. Burbank Bob now resides in Portland, Oregon.


14 posted on 05/14/2012 10:27:01 PM PDT by ETL (ALL (most?) of the Obama-commie connections at my FR Home page: http://www.freerepublic.com/~etl/)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

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


15 posted on 05/14/2012 10:27:18 PM PDT by doorgunner69
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mylife

Me, too. I get a kick out of it.


16 posted on 05/14/2012 10:27:28 PM PDT by unkus (Silence Is Consent)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: nickcarraway

So clean that the ash-tray has never been used.... oh wait...


17 posted on 05/14/2012 10:37:27 PM PDT by MarineBrat (Better dead than red!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: mamelukesabre

I knew I could stump you eventually.


18 posted on 05/14/2012 10:38:54 PM PDT by nickcarraway
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: knarf

“If I had the money, I’d write the check”

This.

RIP Dino, I still love you very much.


19 posted on 05/14/2012 10:41:02 PM PDT by jocon307
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: unkus

Ive always been a history buff, and like the dynamics of the show.

It’s produced very well.


20 posted on 05/14/2012 10:45:59 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-43 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson