1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
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The Karmann Ghia has always been a cult car. Collectors all over the world appreciate the clean lines of its timeless design, combined with the simplicity and reliability of its Beatle underpinnings. The Karmann Ghia was conceived as a stylish and sportier alternative to the Beatle. The Karmann Ghia combined the chassis and drive train of the Volkswagen Beetle with the Italian styling of Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-built bodywork by the German coachbuilder Karmann. This 1958 Karmann Is a perfect example of the type. With its Italian styling easily surpassing the test of time.
Even better, this Karmann Ghia is what air-cooled fanatics call the 'low light'. A nod to the headlights sitting lower on the leading edge of the fenders verses the later models where they were moved up to the top of the front fenders. This car exemplifies the classic charm of early air-cooled Volkswagens with minimal chrome and a clean, simple metal dash; completely devoid of pretension. No fake wood and no ugly black vinyl anywhere to be seen - just gorgeous Florida Green adorning every inch of the car. Perfectly contrasted with ivory white nobs and minimalist chrome around the gauges, grills...