#karmann

[demoralised]

Corrado VR6

[tyshadragon]

A timeless classic, the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe combines sleek design with German engineering.

[les-belles-mecaniques]

1955 VW Beetle Karmann Cabriolet

[air-cooled-lover]

[mensfactory]

1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe,

The collaborative concept was envisioned by Luigi Segre, owner of Italian styling studio Carrozzeria Ghia, and Wilhelm Karmann, whose coachbuilding firm was already manufacturing Beetle convertible bodies.

Volkswagen approved the prototype, and debuted the first Type 14 at the Paris and Frankfurt auto shows in 1955, bringing the model to the U.S. later that year.

The successful design soldiered on for two decades, with 445,000 examples made through 1975.

Courtesy: RM Sotheby

[frenchcurious]

Audi 100 LS Cabriolet by Karmann 1969. - source Cars & Motorbikes Stars of the Golden era.

[monkeyssalad-blog]

443 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe (1967) AKX 984 E by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe (1955-74) Engine 1493cc HO4 OHV Production 364,401 (+ 80,837 Convertibles + 41,689 Brazilian produced cars) Registration Number AKX 984 E (Buckinghamshire) VOLKSWAGEN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623738785355... First shown as a prototype created for Ghia by Luigi Segre and shown at the 1953 Paris Autoshow. In the early 1950's with the Type 1 Beetle selling well and the European economy improving, Volkswagen proposed a more luxurious and individual version to add to its range and contracting with German coachbuilder Karmann for its manufacture. Karmann in turn contracted the Italian firm Ghia, who adapted styling themes previously explored for Chrysler and Studebaker to a Beetle floorpan widened by 12 in In contrast to the Beetle's machine welded-body with bolt-on fenders, the Karmann Ghia's body panels were butt-welded, hand-shaped and smoothed with English pewter in a time-consuming process commensurate with higher-end manufacturers – and resulting in the Karmann Ghia's higher price. The design and prototype were well received by Volkswagen executives, and in August 1955 the first Type 14 was manufactured in Osnabrück, Germany. Public reaction to the Type 14 exceeded expectations, and more than 10,000 were sold in the first year. The Type 14 was marketed as a practical and stylish 2+2 rather than as a true sports car. As they shared engines, the Type 14's engine displacement grew concurrently with the Type 1 (Beetle), ultimately arriving at a displacement of 1584 cc, producing 60 hp In August 1957, Volkswagen introduced a convertible version of the Karmann Ghia. Exterior changes in 1961 included wider and finned front grilles, taller and more rounded rear taillights and headlights relocated to a higher position – with previous models and their lower headlight placement called lowlights. The Italian designer Sergio Sartorelli, designer of Type 34, oversaw the various restylings of Type 14. Diolch am 99,428,742 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,428,742 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-443

[classic-vintage-bmw]

🛸 In honor of the passing of Ace Frehley, I'll share the 1976 BMW / Karmann Asso di Quadri (Ace of Diamonds) Concept Car by ItalDesign. Unveiled at the 1976 Turin Motor Show, it was the second installment in Giorgetto Giugiaro’s “Aces” series of concept cars. Built on the E21 320 chassis, it was powered by the 320’s carbureted 2.0-liter inline-four M10 engine, delivering 109 horsepower (81 kW) at 5,800 rpm. More info and images can be found in the following link https://classic-vintage-bmw.tumblr.com/76assodiquadri