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Karmann Ghia
A CARography : Episode FLCAR-310

  • The Karmann Ghia, VW's venture into the sports car market, was created in 1956.
  • While it had limited power for a sports car, its stylish looks and reasonable price made sales strong.
  • Mocking its perceived lack of power, a Karmann-Ghia TV ad showed it bouncing off a sheet of paper.
  • The initial price of the Karmann-Ghia was around $3,000.
  • The type 34 Karmann-Ghia was completely hand-built in 1961.
  • The1966 Kamrann-Ghia model introduced front disc brakes.

A CARography : Episode FLCAR-310
•The VW Beetle
•Karmann Ghia
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