VW Beetle Cabriolet and Karmann Ghia: books - history

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet - The Full Story of the Convertible Beetle

Karmann Ghia built the majority of VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghias and Cabriolets - 1949-1980

This book reveals the full story of the Karmann Ghia from initial concepts to the production of the Coupe, the addition of a Cabriolet, and the model's ongoing progress until its eventual sad demise in 1974.
It traces the background story of the firms and key individuals involved - and the development of the Beetle Cabriolet, the original model that brought VW and Karmann together.

Covered are the history of the Karmann Ghia and VW Beetle Cabriolet from prototype to production, the coupe, cabriolet and Type 34 variants of the Karmann Ghia, as well as special models and one-off model variants. Model specifications and year-by-year evolution of design and production are also included.

Karmann Ghia Coupe & Cabriolet

The story of the wonderfully stylish Karmann Ghia, built on the ultra-dependable VW Beetle chassis and running gear. The cars were available from Volkswagen dealers between 1955 and 1974, and these timeless models are now quite rightly considered classics.
This is THE essential guide to these curvy and collectible Karmann Ghia Volkswagens.

VW Karmann Ghia (1955-1974) - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the VW Karmann Ghia models from the years 1955-1974. Describes the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupé, Cabriolet, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 and Okrasa.

• The 53 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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