443 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe (1967) AKX 984 E by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 Coupe (1955-74) Engine 1493cc HO4 OHV Production 364,401 (+ 80,837 Convertibles + 41,689 Brazilian produced cars) Registration Number AKX 984 E (Buckinghamshire) VOLKSWAGEN SET www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623738785355... First shown as a prototype created for Ghia by Luigi Segre and shown at the 1953 Paris Autoshow. In the early 1950's with the Type 1 Beetle selling well and the European economy improving, Volkswagen proposed a more luxurious and individual version to add to its range and contracting with German coachbuilder Karmann for its manufacture. Karmann in turn contracted the Italian firm Ghia, who adapted styling themes previously explored for Chrysler and Studebaker to a Beetle floorpan widened by 12 in In contrast to the Beetle's machine welded-body with bolt-on fenders, the Karmann Ghia's body panels were butt-welded, hand-shaped and smoothed with English pewter in a time-consuming process commensurate with higher-end manufacturers – and resulting in the Karmann Ghia's higher price. The design and prototype were well received by Volkswagen executives, and in August 1955 the first Type 14 was manufactured in Osnabrück, Germany. Public reaction to the Type 14 exceeded expectations, and more than 10,000 were sold in the first year. The Type 14 was marketed as a practical and stylish 2+2 rather than as a true sports car. As they shared engines, the Type 14's engine displacement grew concurrently with the Type 1 (Beetle), ultimately arriving at a displacement of 1584 cc, producing 60 hp In August 1957, Volkswagen introduced a convertible version of the Karmann Ghia. Exterior changes in 1961 included wider and finned front grilles, taller and more rounded rear taillights and headlights relocated to a higher position – with previous models and their lower headlight placement called lowlights. The Italian designer Sergio Sartorelli, designer of Type 34, oversaw the various restylings of Type 14. Diolch am 99,428,742 o olygiadau gwych, mae pob un ohonynt yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 99,428,742 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated. Shot 09.10.2022, at Bicester Heritage, Autumn Scramble, Bicester Aerodrome, Bicester, Oxon 166-443
