This famous variant based on the VW Beetle was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 1953. Designed by Ghia, manufactured in Germany by Karmann, this model was integrated into the VW catalogue in 1955, when the coupe was launched. The convertible was introduced in 1957. Here we have a pre-1961 model with the first front air inlets, which were refined afterwards.

This famous variant based on the VW Beetle was unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in autumn 1953. Designed by Ghia, manufactured in Germany by Karmann, this model was integrated into the VW catalogue in 1955, when the coupe was launched. The convertible was introduced in 1957. Here we have a pre-1961 model with the first front air inlets, which were refined afterwards.

In the 1950s, Italian coachbuilders frequently collaborated with American manufacturers. Ghia designed this concept car, based on a DeSoto, in 1953. This brand was a division of Chrysler, in activity from 1928 to 1961. The design of the 1954 Adventurer II was completely different. This name was later used for a series-produced car, between 1956 and 1960.

In the 1950s, Italian coachbuilders frequently collaborated with American manufacturers. Ghia designed this concept car, based on a DeSoto, in 1953. This brand was a division of Chrysler, in activity from 1928 to 1961. The design of the 1954 Adventurer II was completely different. This name was later used for a series-produced car, between 1956 and 1960.

This famous coupe is based on the VW Beetle. Unveiled at the 1953 Salon de Paris, this car was designed in Italy by Luigi Segre (also known for his assistance on the design of the Renault Dauphine), who worked for the styling house Ghia. As its name suggests, the Karmann-Ghia was assembled in Germany by Karmann, and it integrated VW’s catalogue when it was released in August 1955.

This famous coupe is based on the VW Beetle. Unveiled at the 1953 Salon de Paris, this car was designed in Italy by Luigi Segre (also known for his assistance on the design of the Renault Dauphine), who worked for the styling house Ghia. As its name suggests, the Karmann-Ghia was assembled in Germany by Karmann, and it integrated VW’s catalogue when it was released in August 1955.

This famous coupe is based on the VW Beetle. Unveiled at the Salon de Paris at the end of 1953, this car had been designed in Italy by Luigi Segre, who worked for the styling house Ghia. As its name suggests, the Karmann-Ghia was assembled in Germany by Karmann, and it integrated VW’s catalogue when it was released in August 1955.

Based on the Lotus Eleven produced from 1956 to 1960, this unique model was bodied at the request of a wealthy customer by the Swiss company Ghia Aigle, led by Michelotti, who has agreements with Ghia in Italy but is financially independent. It was actually first introduced in 1957 as a spider, then received a plexiglass roof, reproduced here and unveiled in Geneva in March 1958.

The Italian coachbuilder Ghia worked with many car manufacturers before being acquired by Ford in 1973. Ghia also developed its own range. This elegant 450 cabriolet was initially based on a Fiat 2300 when it was unveiled, but the very small series that was manufactured from 1965 to 1967 was based on the 4.5-litre V8 Plymouth Barracuda.

The Italian coachbuilder Ghia worked with many car manufacturers, before being bought by Ford in 1973. Ghia also developed its own range. This prototype S 230, unveiled in 1963, was based on a Fiat 2300. A small series was assembled in 1965, equipped with a V8 borrowed from Plymouth. This green prototype still exists.