"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
08/14/2017 at 05:00 • Filed to: Regular Car Reviews, RCR, VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia
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"Wheelerguy" (wheelerguy)
08/14/2017 at 05:00 • Filed to: Regular Car Reviews, RCR, VW Karmann Ghia, Karmann Ghia | 0
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Have a date with the Karmann Ghia.
KnowsAboutCars
> Wheelerguy
08/14/2017 at 05:38 |
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I wouldn’t necessarily call the late model (the US-spec even less so) Karmann Ghia a beautiful car. Earlier 2nd gen models are a different story.
boxrocket
> Wheelerguy
08/14/2017 at 06:21 |
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They’re not ugly, but there is an awkwardness to the proportions, and the front nostrils add to the overall unease of the design, much like Teslas’ “grilles”. There’s also too many Beetle elements once your brain realizes that’s what they are, especially the roof, windows, headlights, and front turn signals - though I adore the placement being the literal corners of the front.
It’s certainly not the prettiest design he’s reviewed either, since he’s done the Aston Martin Vantage and the Mazda RX-7.
Love the color, and the bold choice of the single main body panel.
vicali
> Wheelerguy
08/14/2017 at 10:16 |
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Lowlight for life.. but I wouldn’t kick any type14 out of my driveway..
Jason Spears
> Wheelerguy
08/14/2017 at 10:44 |
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My first car was a ‘66. I’m partial to the skinnier bumpers, tail lights, and front indicators, but they’re all fundamentally beautiful. Mine was a rusted heap when I bought it and only got worse, but I never minded.