Over the years, I’ve spent plenty of time in cars with hybrid automatic transmissions, the ones that offer you the ability to “shift it yourself” while retaining the conveniences of a conventional automatic. It’s a bunch of baloney, as… more»
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Jan 16, 2019 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Air-Cooled Barn Find: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Parked in a barn since 1980 this ’63 Vw Karmann Ghia is complete and untouched. Purchased from the original owner in the 1970’s the current owner drove the car for a few years before parking it. There is some… more»
Nov 15, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Worthy Project: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible
The Karmann Ghia Convertible (or Cabriolet) was produced between 1957 and 1974. That makes our feature car among the last produced. This one will require a complete restoration, but it doesn’t appear to be a lost cause. You will… more»
Nov 6, 2018 • Exclusives • 9 Comments
EXCLUSIVE: 1958 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible Pair
Update – Chris has decided to offer his Ghias separately. He’s asking $15,000 or best offer for the mostly complete primer car and $5,000 firm for the cream color car. If you’d like to buy one or make an… more»
Sep 28, 2018 • For Sale • 16 Comments
One Owner Find: 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
It’s rare – in one man’s opinion – to see a honest Karmann Ghia in stock, survivor-grade condition. We see plenty on the opposite ends of each spectrum, from over-restored “Cal-look” editions to completed roached projects selling for too… more»
Sep 16, 2018 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Flintstone Floors: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
You’ve got to love a seller with a sense of humor, especially one who references classic cartoons like The Flintstones to describe a part of the car that they have for sale. This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has “Flintstone… more»
Jul 11, 2018 • Classifieds • 17 Comments
Reader Ad: 1974 VW Karmann Ghia Project + Parts Car
What Makes It Special? I am the 2nd owner of this car, it was never wrecked, has its original metal nose, has been professionally painted, custom engine built, is on Porsche wheels etc just needs assembled. It also comes… more»
Jul 6, 2018 • Classifieds • 24 Comments
Reader Ad: 1963 VW Karmann Ghia Barn Find
What Makes It Special? This original 1963 Karmann Ghia Coupe was purchased from original owner in mid-1970s. Used for a few years, then put in barn storage about 1980.
Jul 3, 2018 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Deer Hit and Parked: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
While accident damage can be unnerving for even the most seasoned restorer to fix, it can also sometimes mean that a car was kept off the road for many years while it waited for its date with the body… more»
May 24, 2018 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Sporty Beetle: 1969 VW Karmann Ghia
You can call a Porsche 356 an expensive VW Beetle, but those cars are actually quite a bit different than the Bug. Now the Karmann Ghia on the other hand truly is a re-bodied Beetle. It share’s the same floor… more»
Apr 11, 2018 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Low Light Survivor: 1959 VW Karmann Ghia
This is a rare, early 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, with a colorful history that includes the first owner’s purchase as part of a European delivery program. It is known by enthusiasts as a “low light” model due to the front… more»
Mar 20, 2018 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Light Rust, No Reserve: 1970 VW Karmann-Ghia
This 1970 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is selling at no reserve, with bidding well under $1,000 at the moment. While some pundits go a bit over the top in their estimaton that these cars are rapidly appreciating, it is certainly one… more»
Mar 12, 2018 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Dusty and Musty: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
It’s always refreshing when a car claims to be a barn find and looks the part as well. This 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia definitely needs some work to get it back on the road, but it appears to be… more»
Feb 22, 2018 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Georgia Survivor: 1960 VW Karmann Ghia
I’ve come to appreciate the great state of Georgia as a treasure trove of barn finds and old, forgotten project cars. My 1981 Toyota HiAce was pulled out of a remote north Georgia backyard, and I’ve got my eye… more»
Nov 25, 2017 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Garbage Truck Friendly: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia
We can all appreciate a little honesty in advertising, and the seller of this 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia isn’t pulling any punches with his lot. Noting that he’s not offended if you “..bring a garbage truck” to pick it… more»
