1958 Karmann Ghia Lowlight Coupe - SOLD

Here we offer both a mode of classic transport and a work of art rolled into one!

This beautifully stylish and highly desirable 1958 Type 14 Karmann Ghia Lowlight Coupe has been recently imported by ourselves direct from inland South Africa.

A full nut and bolt body off restoration was completed about 12 years ago and it has seen little use since hence remains in great condition throughout.

Painted in it's original colour of Dolphin Blue it retains the factory original features and detail that were best expressed in these original 'lowlight' models built between 1955 and 1959. Enthusiasts covet these cars as they demonstrate the purity of the original Ghia design with their low-set headlights and small intake grilles together with period bakelite and chrome interior detailing and painted dash. 

In contrast to the Beetle's machine-welded body with bolt-on fenders, the Karmann Ghia's body panels were butt-welded, hand-shaped and smoothed with English pewter in a time consuming process commensurate with higher-end manufacturers, resulting in the Karmann Ghia's higher price.

The Type 14 was marketed as a practical and stylish 2+2 rather than as a true sports car with 'Prettier but slower than a Porsche' being the advertising slogan back in the day.