Volkswagen VW Karmann Designed by Ghia in Italy and Power Germany The first Karmann-Ghia was introduced in Europe in 1955 and arrived in America as a coupe in 1956. The convertible soon followed in 1958. It cost $300 to $400 more than the coupe, but was sportier to convertible-The slick little car was sold through 1974. The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a sports car marketed in 2 2 coupe (1955–1974) and 2 2 convertible (1957–1974) body styles by Volkswagen. Internally designated the Type 14, the Ka

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has a graceful, timeless design that, in 1969, was named one of the most beautifully designed products in the world. In June of 1972, Car and Driver magazine put the Karmann Ghia into world class status by comparing it to the ever classic Porsche Speedster. The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is truly a special car. It is beautiful and timeless in design and it wonderfully affordable, reliable, and fun to drive! By the late 1940's and early 1950's, people around the world had