Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1974, Alemanha

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1974, Alemanha
Exterior: Verde
Interior: Bege e Preto
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HIGHLIGHTS

·         One family owned

·         Recent restoration

·         4-speed manual transmission

·         One repaint factory Green with Beige interior

·         Dealer installed air conditioning

·         Radio

·         Custom wheels

The 1974 model year marked the end of the run for the fabulous Volkswagen Karmann Ghia after nearly 20 years of production. This example was recently restored into its original, factory-issued, distinctive Ravenna Green and beige interior combination. The sport coupe was among the last of its kind imported for the American market, and it features rare Volkswagen dealer-installed air conditioning to provide comfort on hot summer days. The Karmann Ghia made its debut in 1955 with a shapely design by Ghia of Italy and a steel body by Karmann Coachworks of Germany. The low-slung coupe echoed the 1953 Chrysler D'Elegance that Carrozzeria Ghia handcrafted into reality from a Virgil Exner design. The famously durable, horizontally opposed, air-cooled flat 4-cylinder engine was rated for 46 HP at 4,000 RPM with a single downdraft carburetor and sent its determined power to the rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission. The Karmann Ghia shared its torsion bar and trailing arm suspension with its Type 1 brand mates, but the aerodynamic body was far less susceptible to wind buffeting than the iconic Beetle and enabled the sports coupe to hit a top speed of 90 MPH. The Karmann Ghia was an immediate success, and its timeless design changed little over the production run. The hand-finished steel body was repainted during the restoration in its original color. The sport coupe interior was brought back to fantastic condition from its headliner to its adjustable leatherette bucket seats and door-to-door carpeting. The original dealer-installed air conditioning and a factory-issue AM/FM radio deliver cabin comfort and entertainment. Volkswagen replaced the vestigial rear seat with a carpeted package shelf for 1974, and this final year Karmann Ghia rides on custom EMPI GT-8 alloy wheels with polished lips and radial tires.

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