Boasting a body designed by the Italian firm Ghia and produced by Karmann, this coupé combines European sporting style with the mechanical simplicity, characteristic of Volkswagen. The rounded shapes, pronounced mudguards and flowing silhouette give it a distinctive and sophisticated charm, making it a true classic on wheels.
Assembled in Germany, this model is fitted with a rear-mounted, air-cooled 4-cylinder boxer engine, a mechanical configuration that became a hallmark of Volkswagen for several decades. Lightweight, well-balanced and a pleasure to drive, the Karmann Ghia stands out for its elegance, reliability and laid-back spirit, representing a perfect fusion of design and functionality.
Registered under number EI-52-64, and belonging to Rui Adriano Ferreira de Freitas, this car was purchased in Lisbon in 1998, following a thorough restoration carried out between 1995 and 1997. Upon its arrival in Madeira, it required only minor mechanical adjustments to the engine.
The vehicle retains its original factory specifications, preserving the authenticity of the bodywork, mechanics and main components, and is considered a ‘Matching Numbers’ example, with the engine and chassis corresponding to the original production records.
Technical Sheet:
Year of manufacture: 1962
Brand: Volkswagen
Model: Karmann Ghia
Country: Germany
Registration number: EI-52-64
Engine: 1,2 cc
Owner: Tiago Miguel De Freitas