My Karmann Ghia is off to see the Wizard. The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia was introduced in 1955 and remained in production until 1974, which is what year this car is. | This Day in Automotive History - Drive History

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia has a graceful, timeless design that, in 1969, was named one of the most beautifully designed products in the world. In June of 1972, Car and Driver magazine put the Karmann Ghia into world class status by comparing it to the ever classic Porsche Speedster. The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is truly a special car. It is beautiful and timeless in design and it wonderfully affordable, reliable, and fun to drive! By the late 1940's and early 1950's, people around the world had