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2017 Hot August Nights Collector Car Auction

1968 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 2Dr

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LOT #: 515
SECTION: Saturday
YEAR: 1968
MAKE: Volkswagen
MODEL: Karmann Ghia
STYLE: 2Dr
ENGINE: 1300CC
TRANS: Manual - 4 Speed
COLOR: Blue
INTERIOR:
ODOMETER: 04576

Full Description

The Type 14 Karmann Ghia debuted at the October 1953 Paris Auto Show as a styling concept created for Ghia by Luigi Segre.
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.

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.

This Karmann Ghia is presented in classic white over a red interior.
The car features chrome Spyder wheels and hubcaps,
front and rear bumper overridders and it's original radio.

It is powered by a 1300cc 4 Cylinder flat engine and 4 speed manual transmission.

Auction Details

DATE: August 10th-12th 2017
LOCATION:
Reno/Sparks Convention Center
4590 South Virginia St
Reno, NV