#karmann-ghia

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VW Karmann-Ghia in Callantsoog, Holland, Jahreswechsel 1982/1983. - source Gerald Reserve via CARTES POSTALES ET VIEILLES PHOTOS VOLKSWAGEN.

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VW Typ 34 Karmann-Ghia

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Volkswagen Typ 3 1600 TL Fastback 

Towards the end of the 1950s, Volkswagen had a small family car in its collection, the Typ 1 Beetle, which had become a “ The People’s car”, Typ 2 vans and pick-up trucks, and the newly introduced coupé, Typ 14 Karmann-Ghia. A more spacious family car was missing, and the Typ 3 was designed to fill the gap. It was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1961.The Typ 3 was initially introduced under the Volkswagen 1500 model name, after the cubic capacity of the car’s engine. The technology of the car was once again familiar from Beetle, with an air-cooled engine placed at the back and rear-wheel drive. Compared to the Typ 1, the car was about 15 centimeters longer and offered better space for both passengers and luggage. The front suspension built with transverse torsion bars also made the ride more comfortable and civilized. The car was initially presented in two body styles, a three-door Notchback, and a three-door Variant. In 1966, the VW 1600 TL Fastback, a hatchback with a 1580 cubic meter engine, came available.

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1955 VW Karmann Ghia

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1953 Chrysler d'Elegance (Ghia)

"If the essential shape of the Ghia-built 1953 Chrysler D’Elegance looks familiar, it should. Though little appreciated for some years, Volkswagen acquired manufacturing rights to this design, which was then downscaled by Ghia to fit the chassis of VW’s small, 1930s-era Beetle sedan. Germany’s Karosserie Karmann was contracted as body supplier for what was introduced in late 1954 as the VW Karmann-Ghia — a gross misnomer, as the Italian firm had nothing to do with the original styling. It was one of the few times Ex didn’t get the credit he deserved."

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Karmann-Ghia