Baby blue: 1969 Karmann-Ghia Typ 34

This model emerged from a collaboration between Volkswagen AG, the Italian design house Carrozzeria Ghia, and German coachbuilder Wilhelm Karmann GmbH, introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961. Styled by Sergio Sartorelli at Ghia, the car featured angular lines and a distinctive profile that distinguished it from contemporary offerings. As Volkswagen’s range-topper at the… Read More Baby blue: 1969 Karmann-Ghia Typ 34

Low light, low conditions: 1958 Karmann-Ghia Coupé

Among classic Volkswagens, the Karmann Ghia has always held a special place thanks to its timeless Italian design by Ghia and the craftsmanship of Karmann. But within the long production run, the so-called “Lowlight” models, built between 1955 and 1959, stand out as the most elegant and desirable. Characterized by their lower front headlights and… Read More Low light, low conditions: 1958 Karmann-Ghia Coupé

A different breed: 1959 Rometsch Lawrence Coupé

This 1959 Rometsch Lawrence Coupé is a rare coachbuilt Volkswagen-based grand tourer of which only 115 were produced between 1957 and 1961. According to the official Rometsch register, just 34 are known to survive worldwide, making this example one of the few remaining opportunities to acquire one. Designed by Bert Lawrence and hand-built in Berlin,… Read More A different breed: 1959 Rometsch Lawrence Coupé

Low light, highly original: 1957 VW Karmann Ghia Coupé

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has always stood apart as a beautifully sculpted coupe, blending Volkswagen’s dependable engineering with Ghia’s refined Italian styling. This 1957 example is a largely original, mostly complete survivor that has been revived after years in storage. The seller says that this was a barn find that has since been brought back… Read More Low light, highly original: 1957 VW Karmann Ghia Coupé

The little sister: 1950 Fiat 1100B Gioiello by Ghia

If this design looks familiar to you, we have the explanation: this car is the smaller version of the ‘Supergioiello’ based on Alfa Romeo, which we have previously featured. Both were designed by the genius Michelotti for the Ghia coachbuilder, which produced a significant number (relatively speaking, of course—we are talking about 10-15 units at… Read More The little sister: 1950 Fiat 1100B Gioiello by Ghia

Bronze rarity: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Supergioiello by Ghia

The Alfa Romeo 1900, affectionately known as Millenove, marked a significant milestone for the Italian automaker post-World War II. Production of this model began in Portello in 1950, with its debut at the Paris Motor Show, featuring the latest design by Orazio Satta. The 1900 series succeeded the stunning Alfa 6C but introduced a new… Read More Bronze rarity: 1953 Alfa Romeo 1900C Sprint Supergioiello by Ghia