1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia

Gateway Classic Cars of is proud to offer this stunning 1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia ‘Low Light' for sale by our Tampa showroom. 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 and bumpers.

Finally, you can cruise around in classic European, minimalist style, while knowing that nearly every mechanical aspect of this car has been addressed. New brakes, wiring harness, shocks, upholstery window rubber, carburetor, battery, mufflers and on and on. It's almost a new car! Don't worry. It still has every ounce of it's “old charm". If you're looking to go back to a simper time. This Karmann will happily take you there.

Pick up this little green gem and enjoy an authentic, mid-century German, motoring experience before it's too late. To view this 1958 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in greater detail, including 100+ HD photos and HD video, please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com. For more information please call Tampa Showroom at (813)645-6200 or email us at Tampa@33570.

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