Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
(1955 - 1977)
Brand:
Volkswagen (also known as VW)
Country:
Germany
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia: All 9 models
Car articles about Volkswagen Karmann Ghia by year
In 1959, the range of sports cars on offer was still quite limited. The magazine 'hobby' counted around 30 models and the comparison fitted onto just a few magazine pages. The author Werner Oswald saw the reason for the comparatively small number of models on offer in the transition to self-supporting bodies and the need for rationalization. This report reproduces the original wording of the article at the time and shows the vehicles mentioned in over 170 archive photos as well as in many original sales brochures
Volkswagen wanted to follow up the success of the small Karmann-Ghia in 1961 with a second one in the form of the Type 34. The "big" Karmann-Ghia was based on the Volkswagen 1500 and seemed to have a great career ahead of it in 1961. The magazine "hobby" tested an early example and was very impressed by the capabilities of the new coupé. This report summarizes the original wording of the test at the time and is additionally illustrated with contemporary pictures, a sales brochure and the colour range of the time.
After years, the "big Karmann" finally emerges from automotive obscurity. What makes the angular relative of the successful Type 14 so interesting today? The answer to this question is explored in this vehicle report, enriched with many modern pictures as well as some historical ones.
The VW Karmann-Ghia certainly went down in history as one of the most popular sports cars of the fifties and sixties. Americans in particular were crazy about the elegant Beetle brother, which was available as a coupé and convertible. This driving report, which is illustrated with new and historical images, brochures and a sound sample, explains why this was the case and whether this enthusiasm can still be understood today.
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