Volkswagen Karmann Ghia – A Strange But Fun Ride
The Volkswagen Beetle and the Volkswagen Bus were two of the most iconic models of the ’60s and ’70s but there was another lesser-known model that VW sold. The Karmann Ghia was a strange yet cool convertible. It shared a basic platform with the Volkswagen Bug but it had an entirely different purpose. You could get the Volkswagen Bug in a convertible but the Karmann Ghia had a more nimble design (via Hemmings).
The Karmann Ghia was fun to drive and the people who had one enjoyed them. The look and feel of the car were well above what you’d expect for the price point. Unfortunately, there weren’t a lot of them sold, so when you do see one it’s a treat. Volkswagen built some cool rides during this era and the Karmann Ghia is lasting evidence of that.