Volkswagen Karmann Ghia evolution

A Ghia-designed, Karmann-built coupé and cabriolet on Beetle and Type 3 mechanicals — VW's first sporty car.
2 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

Type 141955–1974
1955
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14ⓘ
New generation
Type 14
📅 1955–1974

Built on the Beetle floorpan with a hand-finished Ghia-designed body by Karmann, the Type 14 was Volkswagen's first sporty coupe and cabriolet.

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Type 341961–1969
1961
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34ⓘ
New generation
Type 34
📅 1961–1969

The larger, angular Type 34 used the Type 3 floorpan and 1500/1600cc engine and was among the first cars offered with a power steel sunroof.

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