Volkswagen Karmann Ghias and Cabriolets: 1949-1980

By Richard Copping

Volkswagen enthusiast and expert Richard Copping 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. Contents include: Background story of the firms and key individuals involved, 1949-1980.The history of the Karmann Ghia and V W 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.The development of the Beetle Cabriolet, the original model that brought VW and Karmann together.Model specifications and year-by-year evolution of design and production.Specially commissioned photography and a wide range of fascinating period imagery.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 184797418X
• ISBN13: 9781847974181
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.6" x 10.4"