I've been on a bit of a Karmann-Ghia kick lately. I love the idea of a sexy Ghia designed body on a sensible Beetle chassis. They do lack power, but this is an easy problem to fix, especially if ...

It has only taken a smidge over eight months since we dropped it, but this past Sunday I helped buddy Scott nearly-literally shoehorn the beautifully rebuilt 1500cc wind-chilled motivator back into ...

LAS VEGAS -- You'd be hard pressed to find a more humble car than the Karmann Ghia. Back in the day, it was a poor man's sports car. So imagine what happens when you drop a 650-horsepower, 10-cylinder ...

Beautiful design from a renowned Italian carrozzeria. A coachbuilt body, crafted by a German specialist with roots that date back to the dawn of the automobile. A dependable powertrain, easily ...

Engine swaps are a dime a dozen, especially LS swaps. Those ahve become so common that there’s a mock-up tool designed to help you check if your car’s engine bay can take the GM V8. Body swaps are a ...

You might've heard this one before: In Europe, heaven is a place where the British are the policemen, the French are the cooks, the Germans are the engineers, the Italians are the lovers, and the ...

Classic 1966 Karmann Ghia coupe in red with a cream roof. A left-hand drive (LHD) U.S. import, now MOT and tax-exempt. Features the 1966-specific dash trim, a 1300cc engine, and a new dynamo. Upgrades ...

USA Today is reporting that VW has finally admittedthe company cheated the EPA because they couldn't figure out how to pass the diesel emissions standards here in the United States. This recent ...

Some vintage cars get respect without being wildly expensive, exceptionally elitist or notably rare. Volkswagen’s Type 14 Karmann Ghia is both an automotive gem and an affordable sports coupe — a well ...

For people who can't stand the sight of a Volkswagen." That's how VW marketed the Karmann Ghia, a beautiful car born from one of automotive history's most fruitful love triangles. In 1949, Karmann, a ...