In this model of heaven, surely, the Germans build the cars and the Italians design them. That was exactly the case with the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, one of the most distinctive cars ever made, a ...

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An ordinary VW Beetle underneath, the Karmann Ghia blends practicality with Italian styling. It also has an interesting backstory, having been designed by an Allied secret agent. This one is in ...

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 ...

While we saw many memorable custom Karmann Ghias during the years, this one stands out because, instead of its original flat-four, it received the largest-displacement engine ever fitted into an ...

The first time you laid eyes on a Type 34 Karmann Ghia, did you know what it was? If you’re anything like me, you scratched your head and wondered if it was a Corvair... or a BMW?! Transformed into a ...

Nigel first entered the world of automotive journalism in the mid-80s, working for what was then the “bible” of weekly automotive content - Motoring News. Those were the days of tip-tap typewriters, ...

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Classic 1966 Karmann Ghia coupe in red with a cream roof. A left-hand drive (LHD) U.S. import, now MOT and tax-exempt. Features the 1966-specific dash trim, a 1300cc engine, and a new dynamo. Upgrades ...

Engine swaps are a dime a dozen, especially LS swaps. Those ahve become so common that there’s a mock-up tool designed to help you check if your car’s engine bay can take the GM V8. Body swaps are a ...

Here's a highlight: a Lowlight. So named because its headlights are lower than those on the later models, this early Karmann Ghia is blend of sumptuous Italian styling and workaday German engineering, ...