The retro phase in automotive design gathered strength in the 1990s following the introduction of the PT Cruiser and Prowler. Our feature car continues that theme, combining old-world charm with modern engineering. The Karmann Ghia panels gracing this classic… more»
Karmann Ghia
Jan 6, 2025 • For Sale • 6 Comments
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»
Dec 23, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Nov 26, 2024 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1957 VW Ghia La Carrera Panamericana Tribute Magazine Car!
The creativity of “car people” can be interesting on the low end and absolutely captivating on the high. Of course, where this scale stops completely depends on the viewer, but so many interesting cars come from this side of… more»
Jul 23, 2024 • For Sale • 7 Comments
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»
Jun 12, 2024 • For Sale • 15 Comments
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»
Dec 18, 2023 • For Sale • 33 Comments
“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»
Oct 4, 2023 • For Sale • 28 Comments
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»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Malibu Beach Cruiser: 1969 Bradley GT Kit Car
Bradley is one of the best-known kit car companies, or maybe I’m just perceiving that because there was a GT running around our neighborhood when I was a kid, and it made quite the impression on my young mind… more»
Jan 4, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Nov 2, 2022 • For Sale • 3 Comments
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»
Sep 25, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
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»
Sep 21, 2022 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Rare 1959 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Low Light Convertible
Sometimes many hands make the best cars: the Karmann Ghia was based on the Volkswagen Beetle platform, its body was designed by Carrozzeria Ghia, and it was constructed by German coachbuilder, Karmann. From 1955 to about 1960 the cars… more»
Apr 25, 2022 • For Sale • 5 Comments
Stored 30 Years: 1969 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
The Karmann Ghia was a sports car marketed by VW as a 2+2 coupe from 1955-74. Internally known as the Type 14, some of the mechanical bits of the Karmann Ghia was borrowed from the VW Beetle with styling… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Barn Find
According to the ad, this 1970 VW Karmann Ghia has been sitting in a Sunnyvale, California barn since the 1990s. “The owner left it at his folk’s place tucked away in a shop and went on with his life… more»
Mar 2, 2022 • For Sale • 28 Comments
Fixer-Upper! 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
Claimed to have only 49K original miles and needing some TLC, this 1973 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is a for-real barn find and not just another old car slapped with that moniker. It appears to be in OK shape so… more»
