VOLKSWAGEN VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 Coupe 1961 orange / black

VW Karmann Ghia Type 34 Coupe 1961 orange / black

VW Model car

Karmann Ghia 1600 Type 34

master data

Article number: 430050225

VW number: 000.099.300.AB.K2Y

Scale: 1: 43

Weight: 170gr.
STREET
CAR
Model type: OTHER
Brand: VOLKSWAGEN
Model Year: 1966
Availability: sold out

Description

After the outstanding success of the Karmann Ghia 1200 on the basis of the beetle, it was decided at Volkswagen, who to ask for 1961 planned midsize sedan in 1500 from the outset also a sporty brother aside. Here we drew on the successful concept of the Karmann Ghia 1200: The design took again the Italian coachbuilder Ghia, which is modeled on the then ultramodern line of Chevrolet Corvair, which was characterized by a peripheral on the waistline profile edge. The panel and assembly carried out at Karmann in Osnabrück, so that no production capacity of the Beetle or the new 1500 had to vacate in Wolfsburg. The debut of the new "Ghia" at the 1961 IAA was a complete success. Trade press and visitors were impressed by the sporty character, the radiated the car. But despite all the laurels in advance of sales got off to a hesitant. Obviously the price of 8,750.00 DM was too high for a Volkswagen, but for example, one could for less money a Isabella TS or a Mercedes 180 put in the garage.

rarity

Manufacturer: Minichamps

Scale: 1:43

Material: Metal

Packing: Folk Tales Classic Collection

Circulation: 2,000 pieces limited

Color: orange / black

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Collectors model. Not suitable for children under 14 years.