The more the time passes, the more the feeling that these early Karmann are the new Porsche 356 grows. Indeed we already saw some perfectly restored specimen for sale at a very high price. No later than three years ago a car in this condition would have been worth no more than $2,000 (tops), today it’s a… Read More How low can you go? 1959 Karmann Ghia Coupè “Lowlight”
This 1964 Karmann Ghia was originally painted in Pacific Blue: probably the paint should have been redone so the solution found was to brush it lightly so the primer could emerge and mix with the blue shade. The result is a very particular effect wich reminds the shark skin pattern. Apart from such odd expedient,… Read More Shark skinned: 1964 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
This 1968 Porsche 912 wears the vin #12800001, so it’s the first body made by Karmann coachworks and, according to Porsche Certificate of Authenticity asked by the owner, it was produced on 07/27/1967. The seller says only that the engine is correct (so it’s not original) and that it has a rare 5-speed option. The… Read More Number one: 1968 Porsche 912 by Karmann
This 1963 Typ 34 is said to be an unrestored car which had two owners from 1988. This is model belongs to the “obscure” VW family produced from early ’60’s to mid ’70’s, which includes aother models like the Typ 3. However Ghia, through the pencil of its designer Sergio Sartorelli, made a very nice… Read More Palindrome car: 1963 VW Karmann-Ghia Typ 34 Coupé
This 1960 Karmann Ghia is a very nice survivor which runs and drives. The seller says that it hasn’t never been hit and that the car is complete with every part. The overall aspect is extremely good and solid. No photos of the undercarriage have been posted, but we suspect that you could find only… Read More Mountain patina: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia Coupè
Underrated for many years, these Karmann Ghia are beginning to claw back their place in car history. The Ghia design (directed by master coachbuider Felice Mario Boano till 1955) works well still today. This particular car, covered with a primer which has the same colour of clay, seems quite solid and mostly complete. The wheels… Read More Clay look: 1960 VW Karmann-Ghia
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