This VW Karmann Ghia is a 1974 model meaning its from the last year of production, this makes this example very desirable as it has all the upgrades that were developed over the models production period. The car is rear-engined and the air-cooled flat-4 has a displacement of 1,588cc, produces 50hp and top speed is 140kph, its modest performance means this car can be thoroughly enjoyed on the road.
Some of the features of the later models are the large bumpers to meet safety regulations, four-spoke steering wheel and instruments with trip counter, these have all been kept as original. Both the interior and exterior of this car are in good condition and the engine starts without issues.
The main appeal of this car is its design. In the 50s, as VW enjoyed the success of the Beetle, they decided to make a halo product and this was their creation, a car designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and built by famous coachbuilder, Karmann. In 1953 the first prototype design was completed by Ghia and it didn’t take long for VW to approve it.
The base of the car is the Type 1 Beetle, it uses both chassis and mechanicals from it and because of this it means it’s a relatively easy classic car to maintain due to parts availability.
The Karmann Ghia has a design of the era that has now been lost from modern cars and it’s a car that can be driven without worries. This example is highly original and low mileage, it’s in great condition and can be thoroughly enjoyed.