As you may or may not know, Low-light
Ghias – those built up until 1959 – do not
exactly grow on trees. Perhaps it’s the
climate that dictates how many of these
beauties survive, or maybe it’s down to
the high proportion of early cars being
exported across the Pond. But one thing’s
for sure: you don’t often see first generation
Ghias in Europe, especially not ones as
good as this.
So what’s the story with this car? I’ll let Kris
fill you in: “I have always been inspired
by the lovely lines of the Karmann Ghia.
The restoration of this 1959 Low Light
Karmann Ghia, owned by one Kris
Bogaerts has been a real labour of love,
and the result is amazing turn page
volksworld.com VW USA Issue 10 21
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