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1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find Project

As Volkswagens go, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most stylish. We can debate early vs late, type 14 vs type 34, but each offers a unique appeal, on the road and visually. Here on craigslist is a… more»

Karmann Ghia Chassis: 1956 Porsche Speedster Replica

In recent years, my opinion on some replicas has softened quite a bit from the day and age where I scoffed at nearly all of them. The Porsche 356 and 550 replicas have done a particularly good job of… more»

34k Miles? 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

We seem to run across quite a few interesting VW Beetles here at Barn Finds, from well-preserved survivors to wild customs, and just about everything in between.  However, Karmann Ghia sightings are less frequent, and our thanks go out… more»

41 Years in a Barn: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Here’s a cool 1963 Karmann Ghia coupe that certainly qualifies as a barn find. It was parked in a barn near Red Bluff, California, back in 1983 and spent more than 40 years sitting and gathering dust. The current… more»

Cheap Custom Project: 1972 VW Karmann Ghia

Taking over a work-in-progress can be a bit of a gamble, and when that project is evolving into something custom, the risk factor for unforeseen issues popping up becomes greater.  However, this VW doesn’t seem to be hiding anything,… more»

BF Classified: 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Asking Price: $22,000 Location: Deep River, CT Mileage: 1000 Title Status: Clean Seller’s Description: The history we know on this car is that is started in CA and came east rather quickly. She spent most of her time along… more»

Parked 41 Years: 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

It says a lot about my aspirations that I’ve bought several Volkswagen repair manuals under the assumption that I’ll eventually buy one just to work on it. The VW I’d have in mind is an early-’70s Beetle or, in… more»

Surf Mods: 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

We normally shy away from modified vehicles, but every once in a while, we run across something that actually has character and deserves a mention. The seller of this 1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia claims that it has some “California… more»

Cheap Project: 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Volkswagen built its success and considerable wealth from the extraordinary sales of its humble Beetle. However, management viewed a halo model as a desirable addition to its range as early as 1950. Three companies eventually collaborated to deliver the… more»

“Original” 1974 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe

Though we all know the Karmann Ghia as a Volkswagen, Karmann was responsible for both the idea of a sporty VW and its design, with VW a reluctant participant. VW had trouble finding an owner/operator after WWII – the… more»

13k Genuine Miles: 1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Growing up near a VW dealership, I got some pretty good exposure to the brand during the seventies in my childhood and came to appreciate most of the company’s offerings at a fairly early age.  And while I might… more»

Rare Type 34 Project: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

I have pretty much come to grips with the fact that I will not soon own a car older than 1982. Don’t ask me why; it’s just a matter of personal preference. There’s only so much variety I can… more»

1968 VW Karmann Ghia Convertible: A Bargain at the Price

Is that one year of dust I see on this tip car which was brought to us by TJ? Looks more like the accumulation of a half decade or more, but nevertheless, this one’s ready to come out of… more»

Field Find: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

The Karmann Ghia was a sporty version of the VW Beetle. Built between 1955 and 1974, for a time it was the second most popular imported U.S. car in the U.S. This example from 1964 looks to have been… more»

Open to Offers: 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia

Some classic cars represent a collaborative effort by several companies, which is true of the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. It utilized the underpinnings and drivetrain of a Beetle with a body designed by Carrozzeria Ghia and assembled by coachbuilders Karmann…. more»

Restoration Candidate? 1973 VW Karmann Ghia Coupe

In 1965 when I was ten, my dad bought his first new car: a Ruby Red ’65 VW Beetle. I remember tagging along with him to the small VW dealership in town one Saturday. As Dad was “negotiating” with… more»

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