Vehicle Description
1957 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia� Marvelous condition with full show
quality correct restoration, paint and mechanicals! Beautiful early
variant Lowlight�Karmann Ghia� Volkswagen's original halo car Trout
Blue exterior with light and dark blue interior with white trim
1192 cc flat four-cylinder engine Four-speed manual transmission
Hydraulic Front and Rear Drum Brakes Original six-volt electrical
system Wide whitewall tires Torsion bar suspension with stabilizer
bars Sapphire I AM radio� Very tidy undercarriage� � The Lowlight
is a very rare and early variant of the VW Karmann Ghia, built
between 1955 and 1959 and recognizable at the little extra
taillights and the little air inlets at the front. MotoeXotica
Classic Cars is pleased to present this rarely seen 1957 Volkswagen
Karmann Ghia that is finished in very sought after Trout Blue
exterior. With a seating position lower than that of a standard
Beetle, Ghias were nicknamed "Lowlights." The Type 14 debuted at
the October 1953 Paris Auto Show as a styling concept created for
Ghia by stylist�Luigi Segre. This VW is equipped with an air-cooled
1192cc flat four-cylinder engine (#1304869) with a single Solex 28
PICT Carburetor�backed by a four-speed manual transmission. The
engine bay is nicely detailed and the car is still powered by an
original six-volt electrical system. This Ghia's ride is steadied
by independent torsion-bar suspension on all four wheels and
stabilizer bars and hydraulic Front and Rear Drum Brakes. The
exterior is painted in Trout Blue and accented by beautiful wide
whitewall tires, VW moon wheel covers, chrome bumpers, moldings,
emblems and center caps - all of which are in excellent condition.
The car's windows are clear, crack-free and pristine. All of the
body panels are solid and straight and are gorgeous. Fitted with a
Sapphire I AM radio, the interior is finished in blue and white on
the door panels, with dark and light blue sporty front contoured
bucket seats that are adjustable to give the driver full stretch
and a rear bench seat that folds down for more space. There's a
white, two-spoke steering wheel for the driver and the Trout Blue
metal instrument panel, complete with passenger grab bar, looks
new. There's also a wire utility basket between the front buckets
with dual cupholders and space for small item storage. In the early
1950s, Volkswagen was producing its�economy car, the Type 1
(Beetle). With an increase in post-war standards of living,
executives at Volkswagen proposed adding a�halo car�to its model
range, contracting with German coachbuilder Karmann for its
manufacture. Karmann, in turn, contracted the Italian firm Ghia,
who adapted styling themes previously explored
for�Chrysler�and�Studebaker�to a Beetle�floorpan�widened by
12�inches. In contrast to the Beetle's machine-welded body with
bolt-on fenders, the Karmann Ghia's body panels were�butt-welded,
hand-shaped, and smoothed with�English pewter�in a time-consuming
process commensurate with higher-end manufacturers, resulting in
the Karmann Ghia's higher price. The design and prototype were well
received by Volkswagen executives, and in August 1955�the first
Type 14 was manufactured in�Osnabr�ck, Germany. Public reaction to
the Type 14 exceeded expectations and very few nice examples exist
today. The Type 14 was marketed as a practical and
stylish�2+2�rather than as a true�sports car. As they shared
engines, the Type 14's engine displacement grew concurrently with
the Type 1 (Beetle), ultimately arriving at a displacement of
1584�cc, producing 60�horsepower. In August 1957, Volkswagen
introduced a�convertible�version of the Karmann Ghia. This car is
currently located at our facility in St. Louis, Missouri. Current
mileage on the odometer shows 71,811 miles. It is sold as is, where
is, on a clean and clear, exempt mileage title. GET OUT AND
DRIVE!!! CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR YOUTUBE VIDEO VIN: 1472693 EIN:
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