The Beetle based VW Karmann Ghia is one of my favourite designs of the Fifties. However, this coupe that debuted in 1961 shared that designation - but not it's good looks. Called the Type 34 Karmann Ghia, it was based off VW's new Type 3/1500/1600/Notchback/Squareback platform, and looked a bit like the love child of a Renault 8 Gordini and a Chevy Corvair. The source of my discontent mainly focuses around the front end treatment with it's furrowed brow. The car looks permanently angry and confused. With it's tiny greenhouse and long hood and trunk, I also find it looks a bit out of proportion.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
The Beetle based VW Karmann Ghia is one of my favourite designs of the Fifties. However, this coupe that debuted in 1961 shared that designation - but not it's good looks. Called the Type 34 Karmann Ghia, it was based off VW's new Type 3/1500/1600/Notchback/Squareback platform, and looked a bit like the love child of a Renault 8 Gordini and a Chevy Corvair. The source of my discontent mainly focuses around the front end treatment with it's furrowed brow. The car looks permanently angry and confused. With it's tiny greenhouse and long hood and trunk, I also find it looks a bit out of proportion.
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