The Volkswagen Beetle needs no introduction. The ‘People’s Car’ of Germany gained popularity all over the world for being extremely simple to maintain, whilst offering reliable mobility for a family. However, it was anything but sporty in appearance and demeanor. Enter the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in 1955, which took the Beetle’s underpinnings and mechanicals, and wrapped them in a much sportier body that was penned by multiple designers including Italian design firm Carrozzeria Ghia. The Karmann Ghia was a two-door, four-seat sport coupe or convertible, with the same air-cooled engine from the Beetle, mounted in the rear. It was intended to be a comfortable cruiser, rather than a flat-out performance model. This example is a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia that comes from Florida and is a stunning example of a car that was once the highest volume imported automobile into the US.
The Karmann Ghia’s long and flowing lines endow it with a graceful appearance of merely gliding through the air, rather than cutting or forcing through it. This 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia wears a high-end base coat and clear coat paint job of eye-catching red and rolls on period-correct steel wheels and chromed hub caps, with new tires. The rear-mounted engine lends the car a characteristic poise that is most visible when viewed side-on. The black interior features leather seats, a four-spoke, thin-rimmed steering wheel and a floor shifter for the manual transmission. A manual sunroof is present too. A touch from the modern era is present, in the shape of a Pioneer CD/Radio head unit.
As it was based on the Beetle, the Karmann Ghia’s powertrain lineup mirrored that car’s offerings as well. This 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia features the largest engine that came with the range, the 1,584cc (97ci) air-cooled, carbureted flat-four that put out 55hp and 78 lb ft to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual gearbox. Though the Karmann Ghia was intended to be a comfortable cruiser rather than a performance car, it’s low kerbweight of less than 2000lbs, coupled with its sleek shape were enough to endow it with a top speed in excess of 85mph for the power on tap.
The 70s were all about peace, love, and good times. One manufacturer who perfectly captured the times through mechanical symphony was none other than Volkswagen. A quick trip down memory lane and the range of machines leaving factory floors, which included the legendary Beetle and Karmann ghia gave its custodians the chance to explore peace and love with every drive out. Present today is the latter, and a great example of it as well. Hailing from Casper, Wyoming, this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a machine far from the expensive classic-car life portrayed; it is simple motoring that provides smiles per gallon and looks great doing so.
Volkswagens of today are true feats of engineering; they are the golden standard across multiple segments of buyers. This superior feat is nothing short of amazing and places itself as a serious contender, be it a hot hatch eating up sports cars or even high-end hypercars flying underneath another banner. Turn back the clock, and this seriousness was not apparent. Back in the 60s and 70s, Volkswagen was a brand that was the golden standard of its time, plus being an automaker that had soul and color. This may be a statement many don't agree with, but this 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia we have today might make you think about it. This classic German beauty has a reported over 75,000 miles on its clock and stems from a time when Volkswagen was all about peace, love, and good drives.
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is music to classic car lovers' ears. The history of the Karmann Ghia involved the collaboration of three firms and many individuals. An absolute head-turner from the start, it is utterly unique in the Volkswagen lineup. With the floorpan and mechanicals of VW models, styling by Italy's Carrozzeria Ghia, and hand-built bodywork by German coachbuilding house Karmann, this little car won the hearts of many and even held the title of the fastest Volkswagen during the ‘50s. There were three designations for this model: Type 14, Type 34, and Type 145 TC. What we are focusing on here is a Type 14 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe. With a tuned engine and numerous new parts reported by the current owner, this lovely car is available for sale in California.
Now here’s a symbol of the Sixties in all its Baby Blue glory! This 1972 Volkswagen Kombi comes to you from Winston-Salem, North Carolina with a mere 1,473 miles on the clock. That super-low mileage plus the overall pristine outlook of the vehicle leads us to believe that it may have received a restoration. Because why not? After all, such vehicles are historically significant symbols of freedom and peace. They’ve been used to spread love and hope all over the world. And even if you aren’t into that movement, what better and simpler way to digitally detox your family than to pack them into this thing and take a drive on a weekend? Because it’s as analog as things get.
The Volkswagen Beetle is one of the most recognizable cars ever built, with its unmistakable rounded shape and air-cooled engineering making it a symbol of simple, dependable transportation. By 1969, the Beetle had already cemented itself as a global automotive icon, appreciated for its mechanical simplicity and charming personality. This particular 1969 Volkswagen Beetle carries those classic traits while benefiting from a few practical upgrades that make it more enjoyable for modern driving.
Purists best remember the Volkswagen Transporter as the Type 2 microbus or kombi. But Volkswagen has made several generations since then. The T4 or fourth generation was produced between 1995 and 2004, and of course, camper variants were popular too. That’s what we have here for grabs in Laguna Beach, California, a 2003 Volkswagen Transporter T4 EuroVan with 188,000 miles on the clock. This fine camper van comes with a pop-up top, the owner’s manual and a smooth six-cylinder engine driving its rear wheels. So if you’re a fan of road trips where you take your house with you, this van is the ideal companion.
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