741 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Typ.14 1600cc Coupe (1968) XPX 793 Fa
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe (1955-74) Engine 1584cc HO4 OHV Production 445,000 (all Coupes incl. 1500S/1600 to 1974)
Registration Number XPX 793 F (West Sussex)
VOLKSWAGEN SET
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Three companies and numerous individuals came together in the history of the Karmann Ghia. In the early 1950s, Volkswagen was producing its Volkswagen Beetle, and as postwar standards of living increased, executives at Volkswagen were at least receptive to adding a halo model to its range, if not actively seeking an additional model. Luigi Segre was committed to expanding the international reputation of Carrozzeria Ghia. And Wilhelm Karmann had taken over his family coachbuilding firm Karmann and was eager to augment his contracts building Volkswagen's convertible models. Segre covertly purchased a Beetle in Paris and had it taken to Turin. Ghia customized its platform, designed the initial prototype and in five months constructed the model. Segre secretly presented the model to Wilhelm Karmann one year after there first meeting. When Wilhelm Karmann saw the coupe, he expressed an interest in building it, the project Willhelm Karmann would in turn present to Volkswagen.
The styling of the vehicle, however, integrated work by Segre as well as Mario Boano, Sergio Coggiola and Giovanni Savonuzzi — and at various times they each took credit for the design. After Volkswagen approved the design in November 1953, the Karmann Ghia debuted (at the 1955 Paris and Frankfurt Motorshows.
Ghia's pretty curvaceous 2+2 Coupe, based on the earlier
1200 model, but with the larger 40bhp 1285cc engine with all syncromesh gearbox and greased for life steering joints. From 1968 two speed wipers, 12 volt electrics, dual circuit brakes with optional front disc brakes and collapsible steering column. The design was to on virtually unchanged for 19 years. 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
Diolch am 80,085,550 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 80,085,550 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.01.2020.at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon 144-741
.
741 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Typ.14 1600cc Coupe (1968) XPX 793 Fa
Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe (1955-74) Engine 1584cc HO4 OHV Production 445,000 (all Coupes incl. 1500S/1600 to 1974)
Registration Number XPX 793 F (West Sussex)
VOLKSWAGEN SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623738785355...
Three companies and numerous individuals came together in the history of the Karmann Ghia. In the early 1950s, Volkswagen was producing its Volkswagen Beetle, and as postwar standards of living increased, executives at Volkswagen were at least receptive to adding a halo model to its range, if not actively seeking an additional model. Luigi Segre was committed to expanding the international reputation of Carrozzeria Ghia. And Wilhelm Karmann had taken over his family coachbuilding firm Karmann and was eager to augment his contracts building Volkswagen's convertible models. Segre covertly purchased a Beetle in Paris and had it taken to Turin. Ghia customized its platform, designed the initial prototype and in five months constructed the model. Segre secretly presented the model to Wilhelm Karmann one year after there first meeting. When Wilhelm Karmann saw the coupe, he expressed an interest in building it, the project Willhelm Karmann would in turn present to Volkswagen.
The styling of the vehicle, however, integrated work by Segre as well as Mario Boano, Sergio Coggiola and Giovanni Savonuzzi — and at various times they each took credit for the design. After Volkswagen approved the design in November 1953, the Karmann Ghia debuted (at the 1955 Paris and Frankfurt Motorshows.
Ghia's pretty curvaceous 2+2 Coupe, based on the earlier
1200 model, but with the larger 40bhp 1285cc engine with all syncromesh gearbox and greased for life steering joints. From 1968 two speed wipers, 12 volt electrics, dual circuit brakes with optional front disc brakes and collapsible steering column. The design was to on virtually unchanged for 19 years. 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
Diolch am 80,085,550 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr.
Thanks for 80,085,550 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated.
Shot 05.01.2020.at Bicester Heritage Centre, Bicester, Oxon 144-741
.