An excellent article about a wonderful car! As a Ghia owner, I still bristle at comments regarding the KG as being a 'poor man's Porsche'. The sentiment is alluded to in the article ("If you’re looking for a sleek, air-cooled 2+2, but can’t swing a Porsche 911, maybe a slightly hot-rodded Karmann Ghia will fit the bill."). The Karmann Ghia stands on its own merit and occupies its position in the marketplace because it is an interesting and enjoyable automobile.
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