Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

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The Karmann Ghia – the dream car of the 50s

Some 13 years after the start of production, our model was assembled. Therefore, some modifications are already included: It has the larger headlights and “nostrils”, an armrest on the driver’s side, a windshield washer system and a headlamp flasher.

This Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe, a 1968 with semi-automatic, is a reimportation from the United States and presents itself technically in fair condition.
The Karmann comes equipped with the 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, providing 32 kW (44 hp) of power output. The unwarranted mileage is 86,528 miles.

The red exterior paint and bumper brackets in conjunction with the whitewall tyres make for an attractive appearance. The black interior, also in good condition, blends well with it.

The vehicle is almost in its original state, which is hard to find nowadays. Due to an existing accident damage and various deficiencies that need to be attended, we offer it as a restoration project.

The prototype – presented at the end of 1953 – wowed the client and was also favourably accepted in Wolfsburg: The serial development of a 2 + 2-seater coupé was decided and the production of the Karmann Ghia was launched in August 1955. On the 38th IAA the Karmann Ghia Cabriolet was presented. The vehicle was produced in Osnabruck from 1st November 1957 and priced at DM 8,250.

Karmann united with this vehicle the solid engineering of the Beetle with the elegant body of Italian design. To reduce the tilty and the oversteer tendency, the Karmann Ghia was fitted from the start with a front roll stabiliser. An enlargement of the front seat area has been achieved by the wider body compared to the Beetle. The running boards were omitted.

A total of 50,000 units were built, many of them went to the United States.

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