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When Volkswagen produced its first commercially successful vehicle, the Volkswagen Beetle, in 1938, it wasn’t designed to be a sports sensation. However, the Beetle was such a hit that it sold over 21 million specimens throughout its long production run. In 1955 VW produced the Karmann Ghia: its genesis was the brainchild of the German coachbuilding house Karmann, with styling by Italy’s Carrozzeria Ghia. Since its debut in 1955, the Karmann Ghia sold over four hundred thousand cars till its end of production in 1974. Our subject car is a 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe in mostly original condition with just 10219 miles.
Our subject Karmann Ghia is an older restoration that was repainted early in its life in the current red. It sits on a set of vintage Western rims, which are wrapped in Michelin ZX Classic rubber. Throughout its nineteen years of production history, the Karmann Ghia has barely changed from its original design and components; however, one of the notable changes was the standard addition of disc brakes to the front in 1971. The front luxury leather seats have been recovered. The doors have the original trim and molding still intact. Our subject car has had modern upgrades installed, such as a modern FM tuner and cassette player and dual speakers where the rear seats would’ve been.
Volkswagen initially produced the Karmann Ghia with a 1.2L engine producing 34hp, with later years featuring different capacities and variations. This Karmann Ghia features a reportedly original 1.6L engine—their highest-rated engine—coupled to a 4-speed manual transmission that produces 60hp.
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.
The '60s was a time for peace and love. What's the perfect machine to replicate this feeling? Volkswagen and its line of air-cooled machines. Built to evoke the sense of traveling further and freely, being behind the wheel of a '60s Volkswagen is an experience to treasure, especially if it's this 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe we have today.
Regarded by many as one of Volkswagen's most aesthetically pleasing offerings, the Karmann Ghia stood as a distinct departure from the Beetle's appearance while sharing more commonalities beneath the surface than differences. This harmonious creation emerged from the collaborative endeavors of three notable entities, each contributing to the vehicle's name. Volkswagen, the driving force behind the project, entrusted the esteemed Italian design firm Carrozzeria Ghia with shaping the car's form. In turn, coachbuilding company Ghia took on the responsibility of constructing this automobile, further cementing its reputation as a prominent player of that era. Today, we present the opportunity to acquire a 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, a vehicle that embodies this intriguing history. The current owner attests to a comprehensive refinishing process, encompassing both its exterior and interior, resulting in a renewed visual allure. Imposing an even more irresistible proposition, the odometer indicates a mere 17,000 miles of travel, a testament to its remarkably low usage over the years.
There are but a handful of cars that have had such an impact on humanity’s mobility as the original Volkswagen Beetle. With over 21 million units sold, its production exceeds the population of many countries in the world. But there’s so much more than mere numbers. Conceived in 1938 by a rather colorful historical figure, development of the Beetle fell to a man named Ferdinand Porsche. Yes, That Porsche. The model was made until 2003, with thousands of updates, yet its basic shape and value proposition remained. In fact, the car was called the Volkswagen Type 1 until 1968 when it gained the Beetle moniker. If we were to attempt a more comprehensive history lesson, we’d need your ear for an entire day, or rather your attention for at least 25,000 words. Since we’re a car seller, we proudly present this 1974 Volkswagen Super Beetle without further ado. This lovely Bug comes from Irvine, California with a mere 43,253 miles to its name. Before we delve deeper into what it constitutes, let us tell you that a Beetle is the best starter classic car, owing to its simple, cheerful and easy-to-fix nature.
The Volkswagen Beetle was truly the people’s car and its production numbers was a clear sign of that. With massive production numbers, standing out in the world of peace, love and happiness was truly a task. Present today is a Volkswagen Beetle that is out of the ordinary and takes shape with this lovely 1978 Volkswagen Super Beetle Champagne edition. With just 1,100 examples produced and just a mere 36,800 miles on its clock, this low mileage limited edition German classic has all the charm a Volkswagen Beetle brings to your life and then some more.
The Volkswagen Type 2 was Volkswagen’s second mass production vehicle, after the popular Beetle. Introduced for 1950, the Type 2 came in panel van, minibus and pickup truck variants. Soon, it became immensely popular in its own right, most notably as a symbol of the Sixties. Subsequently, the name changed to Transporter, and it’s a name that we see to this day. However, few today will make the connection between the two. For many, the Volkswagen Type 2, Microbus, Kombi or bus is its own vehicle, and a fine classic too. Here, we’ve got a 1965 Volkswagen Bus of the 21-window variety, for sale in Elk Grove California after undergoing a full rotisserie restoration. That makes it an excellent turn-key classic that you can drive straight away.
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