2005 Shannons Sydney Winter Classic Auction
Lot
3
1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe
Sold: $17,500
Sold
Specifications
Engine | Flat 4-cylinder, 1172cc |
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Gearbox | 4-speed manual |
Body Work | Coupe |
Colour | Pearl |
Description
This lot is no
longer available
The Karmann Ghia was a clever exercise in marketing by Volkswagen, combining stylish Italian coachwork from the Ghia studios of Turin with the rugged underpinning of the Beetle. The brainchild of Wilhelm Karmann, who also made the Beetle Cabriolet, the ne