VW Beetle Cabriolet and Karmann Ghia: Illustrated History Books & Guides

VW Karmann Ghia (1955-1974) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring VW Karmann Ghia models from the years 1955-1974. Describes the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupé, Cabriolet, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 and Okrasa.

• The 53 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

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Details:	160 pages, 10.6 x 7.9 x 0.39 in (27 x 20 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	200 b&w and colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2006)
Series:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855207189

Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet - The Full Story of the Convertible Beetle

Karmann Ghia built the majority of VW Beetle Cabriolets between 1948 and 1980. Today, these convertible Beetles are much sought after as practical, durable and very attractive classics. Altogether, over 330,000 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolets were built and the quality of their engineering has ensured a very high survival rate.

Pages from the book "Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet - The Full Story of the Convertible Beetle"

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Author:	Malcolm Bobbitt
Details:	128 pages, 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.39 in (25 x 20.5 x 1 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	115 photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781845840747

Karmann Ghia Coupe & Cabriolet

The story of the wonderfully stylish Karmann Ghia, built on the ultra-dependable VW Beetle chassis and running gear. The cars were available from Volkswagen dealers between 1955 and 1974, and these timeless models are now quite rightly considered classics.
This is THE essential guide to these curvy and collectible Karmann Ghia Volkswagens.

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Author:	Malcolm Bobbitt
Details:	112 pages, 9.7 x 8.25 x 0.47 in (24.5 x 21 x 1.2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	163 b&w and colour photos
Language:	English
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2018)
Series:	Veloce Classic Reprint
ISBN:	9781787113268

Karmann Ghia, Combi, 181, Buggy… - Les dérivés de la VW Coccinelle

Designed by Ferdinand Porsche, the Volkswagen Type 1 established itself as an almost perfect technical base. Simple, efficient and robust, the most famous of German popular cars would give birth to many other models.
These are the derivatives of the Beetle, within the official Volkswagen range, but also, later with models from independent manufacturers. Whether it is the magnificent Karmann Ghia sports coupe (Type 14 and 34) or the very endearing Type 2 Combi: the soul of the Beetle is always present.

This book highlights models derived from the Beetle such as the Combi, the Buggy, the 181 and the Type 3 series. Not forgetting the Beetle itself, a true icon of automotive history. Exoticism is also on the agenda with the Brasilia and other replicas of the Speedster 356.

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Author:	Hubert Hainault
Details:	160 pages, 11.6 x 9.8 x 0.79 in (29.5 x 25 x 2 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	300 b&w and colour photos
Language:	French
Publisher:	Sophia Éditions (F, 2023)
ISBN:	9782385140090