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Condition:New Language:English Format:Paperback Publisher's Number (SKU):VWKGGP Print:Colour ISBN:9781855207189

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  • 160 Pages
  • 200 Photos & Illustrations
  • Paperback
  • Colour
  • Published in 2006
  • 3rd Edition
  • Part of the Brooklands Gold Portfolio Series
VW Karmann Ghia Gold Portfolio 1955-1974

A portfolio of contemporary articles covering VW Karmann Ghia models over twenty years from 1955. Included are road and comparison tests, new model introductions, full specifications and a road research report. Models covered are the Types 14 and 34 fitted with coupe and convertible bodies and powered by 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600cc engines. ‘Buyers guides’ are featured. A total of 160 pages, with 16 in full colour.

Table of Contents
  • For Richer Volks - A New Wagen from Road & Track (Oct 1955)
  • New Karmann Ghia Volkswagen - 1200 Road Test from Sports Cars Illustrated (Apr 1956)
  • VW’s Gorgeous Ghia from Motor Trend (May 1956)
  • The Ghia Karmann Volkswagen - 1200 Road Test from Road & Track (Apr 1956)
  • High links at Wolfsburg from Motoring Life (Aug 1955)
  • New Volkswagen Special from Motoring Life (Aug 1955)
  • Testing the Karmann Ghia Volkswagen - 1200 Road Test from Auto Age (Apr 1956)
  • L.P. MAG on the K.G. VW from Autocar (July 12 1957)
  • A Karmann Ghia VW - 1200 Road Test from Autosport (Feb 15 1957)
  • VW-Okrasa - 1200 Road Test from Road & Track (Apr 1957)
  • Ghia Karmann versus Volkswagen from Wheels (Apr 1957)
  • Ghia VW is Here! from Modern Motor (Feb 1957)
  • The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia - 1200 Road Test from Car South Africa (Oct 1958)
  • New Beutler - Volkswagen Coupe from Cars Illustrated (Mar 1960)
  • Rich Folks’ Wagon - 1200 Road Test from Modern Motor (Mar 1960)
  • Karmann Ghia: Konnoisseur’s Koupe - 1200 from Wheels (Apr 1960)
  • Karmann Ghia with Okrasa Conversion - 1300 Road Test from Car South Africa (Dec 1960)
  • Volkswagen Karmann Ghia -1200 Road Test Afrom utocar (Apr 7 1961)
  • VW lifts the Veil on Karmann - 1200 Road Test from Sports Car World (Aug 1961)
  • Karmann Ghia Volkswagen - 1200 Road Research Report vCar and Driver (Jan 1962)
  • "...Have Karmann make the Body” from Car and Driver (Jan 1962)
  • Karmann Clothes the VW - 1500 from Car and Driver (Jan 1962)
  • Karmann Ghia 1500 Road Test from Canada Track & Traffic (July 1962)
  • VW With Yankee Punch from Hot Rod (Feb 1962)
  • Karmann Ghia VW - 1200 Road Test from Road & Track (Mar 1962)
  • Cars on the Continent - 1500 Road Test from Cars Illustrated (Jan 1963)
  • VW Karmann Ghia 1200 Convertible from World Car Catalogue (1964)
  • Karmann Ghia VW 1500 Road Test from Road & Track (Feb 1963)
  • Getting Personal - Karmann Ghia 1500 vs. Ford Capri Comparison from Test Car (June 1963)
  • Karmann Ghia 1500 Road Impressions from Sports Car World (Feb 1963)
  • The Personal Bit, Karmann Ghia 1500 from Wheels (Feb 1965)
  • The 1500 TS Karmann Ghia VW Road Report from Popular Imported Cars (Apr 1965)
  • Used Cars on the Road - 1200from Autocar (July 23 1965)
  • Karmann Ghia 1300 Coupe from World Car Catalogue (1966)
  • The Next Beetle in Disguise? - 1600 Road Test from Modern Motor (Feb 1967)
  • VW Karmann Ghia - 1500 Road Test from Foreign Car Guide (Mar 1967)
  • The Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe Road Test from Wheels (Apr 1967)
  • VW Karmann Ghia 1600 Coupe from World Car Catalogue (1969)
  • Poor Man’s Porsche - 1500 Road Test from Motor Trend (June 1967)
  • The Rallying Albers & their Champion Ghia from Foreign Car Guide (July 1968)
  • Why Would Anyone Buy a VW? - Squareback vs. Karmann Ghia vs. Bettle Comparison Test from Sports Car Graphic (Sep 1969)
  • Karmann Ghia from World Car Guide (Jan 1970)
  • Karmann Ghia Test Report from Road Test (Feb 1971)
  • An Electric VW Karmann Ghia from Autocar (Aug 10 1972)
  • Karmann Factory Visit from Karmann GMBH (1966)
  • The Last Speedster ever made is... Karmann Ghia? from Car and Driver (Aug 1972)
  • Karmann Ghia - 1600 from Road Test (Feb 1973)
  • Karmann Ghia - 1600 from Road Test (Feb 1974)
  • Volkswagen Karmann Ghia 1956-74 Used Car Classic from Road & Track (Nov 1982)
  • Restoring the Red Baron Car from South Africa (Oct 1993)
  • Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Best Buy from Classic & Sports Car (Mar 1999)
  • Top Ghia from NZ Classic Car (Mar 1999)
  • Karmann Have Some Fun! Buyer’s Guide from Practical Classics (Apr 2004)

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