Vehicle Description
1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia For Sale. AE code 1600cc engine, 4
speed manual transmission, front disc brakes, 15" painted steel
wheels with caps and beauty rings, radial tires, Atlas white walls,
classic red exterior, bumper guards, chrome exhaust tips, dual
sport mirrors, black bucket seat interior, AM/FM/CD radio, fold
down rear seat. This classic air cooled VW is a great entry level
classic that will put a fun toy in your garage without breaking the
bank!!! Price $12,900 Automotive History: The Volkswagen Karmann
Ghia is a sports car marketed in 2+2 coupe (1955-1974) and
convertible (1957-1974) body styles by Volkswagen. Internally
designated the Typ 14, the Karmann Ghia combined the chassis and
mechanicals of the Type 1 (Beetle) with styling by Luigi Segre of
the Italian carrozzeria Ghia and hand-built bodywork by the German
coach-builder Karmann. From 1962-1969, Volkswagen marketed the Typ
34, with angular bodywork and based on the Type 3 platform and
mechanicals. More than 445,000 Karmann Ghias were produced in
Germany over the car's production life, not including the Type 34
variant. Karmann Ghia Brazil produced 41,600 cars locally for South
America between 1962 and 1975. In August 1957, Volkswagen
introduced a convertible version of the Karmann Ghia. Exterior
changes in 1961 included wider and finned front grilles, taller and
more rounded rear taillights and headlights relocated to a higher
position - with previous models and their lower headlight placement
called lowlights. The Italian designer Sergio Sartorelli, designer
of Type 34, oversaw the various restylings of Type 14. In 1970,
larger taillights integrated the reversing lights and larger
wrap-around turn signals. Still larger and wider taillights
increased side visibility. In 1972, large square-section bumpers
replaced the smooth round originals. For the USA model only, 1973
modifications mandated by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) included energy-absorbing bumpers. A
carpeted package shelf replaced the rear seat. In late 1974 the car
was superseded by the Porsche 914 and the Golf/Rabbit based
Scirocco.
