LOT 103

1965 Volkswagen Karman-Ghia Coupe Coachwork by Karmann-Design by Ghia Chassis no. 145632659 Engine no. 19443295

Sold for US$14,560 inc. premium

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Lot 103

1965 Volkswagen Karman-Ghia Coupe
Coachwork by Karmann-Design by Ghia

Quail Motorcar Auction|14 August 2020, 11:00 PDT|Los Angeles

1965 Volkswagen Karman-Ghia Coupe
Coachwork by Karmann-Design by Ghia
Chassis no. 145632659
Engine no. 19443295

1,191cc OHV Flat 4-Cylinder Engine
Single Solex Carburetor
40bhp at 3,900rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
Front Disc – Rear Drum Brakes

*Beautifully presented Karmann Ghia Coupe
*Attractive Ghia design
*Formerly part of the Kemp Auto Museum
*Elegant color combination

Previewing in Bedford Hills, New York by appointment. Please contact [email protected] for scheduling.

The Karmann Ghia

Recognized almost as readily as the legendary Beetle itself, and with a cult following all of its own, the Karmann Ghia was, in its maker's own words: 'A Volkswagen for people who can't stand the sight of a Volkswagen.' Hand built by Karmann at its Osnabrück coachbuilding works, VW's top-of-the-range model married a modified export Beetle floor-pan, running gear and engine/transmission package to stylish coachwork penned by Carrozzeria Ghia.

Launched in 1955 in 1,200cc form, the Karmann Ghia kept abreast of mainstream Beetle developments, gaining all-synchromesh transmission and progressively larger and more-powerful engines. A cabriolet appeared in 1957 and in 1959 the car's front end underwent a subtle restyle with raised headlamps and enlarged nose intakes.

Produced until 1974, the Karmann Ghia remains one of Ghia's most commercially successful designs.

The Motorcar Offered

This stunning two-tone coupe is a fine example of just how elegant and sporting Ghia was able to sculpt the Beetle. Finished in Pearl White and Sea Sand Beige over matching white and gray vinyl, this Karmann Ghia looks attractive and cheerful – the style of a Ghia masterpiece combined with the reliability and robustness of the tried-and-true Beetle. Part of the famed Kemp Auto Museum in Chesterfield, Missouri from 2005 until 2015, it was acquired by the current owner in 2017.

Looking as smart as one can with its understated color scheme and white wall tires, this Karmann Ghia coupe is complete with documentation from its history at the Kemp Auto Museum as well as copies of recent receipts documenting service performed while in the care of the current owner. How better to hit the road then in a car that has the style of a Ghia masterpiece combined with the reliability and robustness of the tried-and-true Beetle.

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