Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia debuted in the mid‑1950s as a stylish 2+2 coupe and convertible. Over nearly two decades it became one of Volkswagen's most beloved sports‑car families, with more than 445,000 built.
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Early Beginnings and Production Run
The first Karmann Ghia prototypes were created in 1953, and the model entered full production in 1955. Production continued until 1974, resulting in a total of over 445,000 units manufactured.
Three Overlapping Models and the Type 34
Volkswagen offered three overlapping Karmann Ghia models, marketed as a 2+2 coupe from 1955 to 1975 and a 2+2 convertible. The Type 34 version was built from 1961 to 1973, with 42,505 examples produced in sedan and convertible form, and it featured a Type 3 flat engine.
1967 Mechanical and Electrical Upgrades
In 1967 the Karmann Ghia received several key updates: it adopted the 1500 engine from the Beetle, added front disc brakes, introduced a revised rear suspension, and switched to 12‑volt electrical systems.
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