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1961 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

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Vehicle Specifications

VIN
3270577
Classic Car ID
102754335
Stock Number
100124
Category
Import Classics
Body Style
N/A
New/Used
Used
Mileage
25,708 miles
Engine
Stale air 40hp, original engin
Transmission
4 Speed Manual
Exterior Color
Red
Interior Color
Black
Seat Color
Black

Classic Car Overview

Brief History of the Karmann GhiaOf all the variants and models of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, the Type 14 is the most well-known of them all. First introduced in Europe in 1955 and in the US as a coupe in 1956 (convertibles arrived in 1958), the Type 14 Karmann Ghia featured sleek body lines and the familiar rear-mounted, air-cooled flat four engines found in Beetles. Roughly 450,000 cars were produced over its production life with only 80,000 convertibles. Styling choices were made in Italy at the famous Ghia Studios, which at the time was known for working on exotic Italian sports cars. The design choices for both the interior and exterior went mostly unchanged throughout the years, with some changes being caused by new transportation regulations in the 60s & 70s. Taillights, turn signals, hazard lights and parking lights are among the most noticeable cosmetic differences between the model years. The Ghia was created out of the desire to produce a sport bodied car upon a reliable and tested chassis, which Volkswagen already had in the Beetle. Although the suspension was virtually the same as the Beetle, the sleek, low body gave the car a good ride and slightly better performance, but it was never advertised as an all-out sports car.Specifications1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible25,708 miles shown, TMUStale-air 40hp original engine (5112074)4-speed manual transmissionGood tread on the white wall tiresNewer topDeep red paint is in good conditionNice original bumpersNice original wheels, trim, rings, etc.Extremely nice, solid, straight body panelsBeautiful original rust-free floor pansHas had outer sills done, with very solid originals insideNew headlinerOriginal tan seats are in good conditionCarpets have nice original German square weaveNice original dash that looks uncutInstruments are all intact and has a Bendix radioInspection and servicing do

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