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	Ghia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ghia (Carrozzeria Ghia SpA) is one of the most famous Italian automobile design and coachbuilding firms, founded in 1921 in Turin by Giacinto Ghia (1887 - 1944).
		Ghia also participated in the short-lived Dual-Ghia venture.
		During this transition period, Ghia had partial involvement in the De Tomaso Pantera, a high-performance, mid-engine car with a 351 cu OHV Ford V8.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ghia (277 words)

	Volkswagen Karmann Ghia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Karmann Ghia is a two-seater sports car marketed by Volkswagen, designed by the Italian firm Ghia, and built by German coach builder Karmann.
		Ghia took an already made, but unused design (originally Chrysler or Studebaker) and modified it to fit on a slightly modified Beetle floorpan.
		Since the first Karmann Ghia's used the same 36hp engine as the Beetle, the car was not suitable as a true sports car; however the car's beautiful looks and "Beetle reliable" parts made up for this shortfall.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Karmann_Ghia (599 words)

	Karmann Ghia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In the early (The decade from 1950 to 1959) 1950s executives at Volkswagen decided that it was necessary to produce an "image" car to satisfy the needs of demanding post-war automobile buyers.
		Ghia took an already made, but unused design (originally made for Chrysler) and modified it to fit on a slightly modified Beetle floorpan.
		The design and prototype were well received by Volkswagen executives, and in August, 1955 the first Karmann Ghia was created in (additional info and facts about Osnabrück) Osnabrück, Germany.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ka/karmann_ghia.htm (279 words)

	Ford announces restructuring of Ghia design studio
		The restructuring of Ghia S.p.A. includes a 95 percent reduction of operating staff, refocusing of the skill mix needed to operate an electronic studio versus a full-service coachbuilder, and the updating of the facility and equipment.
		The Ghia studio will have five design staff working completely on the computer and will be charged with the development of new vehicle proposals, concept vehicles, and themes for high-series model trim levels for the Ford of Europe product line-up.
		Ghia’s design proposals will be created and refined completely on the computer and then through data transfer to one of the Ford studios - Dunton, England or Cologne, Germany - a hard model will be milled for review and verification.
	www.cardesignnews.com /news/2001/010323ghia-restructure (488 words)

	Christie's : [GHIA FOCUS CONCEPT] - Featured on Artfact.com
		Ghia Focus is a constantly fascinating symphony of shapes, textures, materials and forms, subtly formed and juxtaposed in both expected and unconventional ways.
		Ghia Focus is built on a 100mm shortened floorpan from the renowned and awesome European full time 4 wheel drive Escort RS Cosworth with the Cosworth 227 horsepower turbocharged and intercooled 16-valve 4-cylinder engine.
		Ghia Focus is a roadster, with a removable hardtop that stows under a hatch in the rear deck.
	www.artfact.com /features/houseLot.cfm?iid=xO0R8nk0 (921 words)

	The Seattle Times: Nation & World: Producer Fernando Ghia, 69, dies
		Ghia, a Rome native who launched his movie career in the late 1950s, worked briefly as an actor and had a stint as an agent before launching a working partnership with his mentor, Italian producer Franco Cristaldi.
		Ghia to begin researching the fate of 31 utopian, self-governing cooperative communities established by the Jesuits more than 250 years ago among the Guarani Indians in the jungles around Iguazu Falls, which define the borders of present-day Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina.
		Ghia's plans for the movie in 1975, wrote: "Ghia is remarkable in his patient persistence, and in his vision of the producer and the medium."
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/nationworld/2002331323_ghiaobit12.html?syndication=rss (645 words)

	Karmann Ghia Club Rems-Murr
		And once the body is formed, they give the Karmann Ghia four coats of paint, including a rust-proofing zinc undercoat and a hand spryes enamel color coat.
		The Ghia's chassis and the 4-speed synchromesh transmission are the same as the regular Volkswagen's.
		Finally, after 185 men have had a hand in it, the Ghia's body is lowered onto one of those strictly functional chassis.
	www.ccwn.org /Karmann-Ghia/USWERB.HTM (3147 words)

	Ghia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Ghia's widow offered the firm to two of Ghia's friends and colleagues, Mario Felice Boano and Giorgio Alberti, only asking that her husband's memory be honored with continued use of his name.
		Much of the credit for this belongs to Filippo Sapino, who'd joined Ghia as a young man way back in 1960, left during the "confused period" (as he calls it), and returned with Ford (since he'd been working for several years at their Bruino studio near Turin).
		Ghia's Lagonda harkens back to the days of gran lusso, but with high-tech touches that would have mystified Alfredo--like the on-board satellite navigation system or the lap top computers built into power-operated desktops for each rear passenger.
	www.europeancarweb.com /features/0402ec_ghia (1215 words)

	1953 Chrysler Ghia Special
		Determined that the family name would continue, Santina Ghia offered what was left of her husband's company to two of his closest associates, Giorgio Alberti and Felice Mario Boano, a successor chosen by Giacinto before his death.
		Whether it was their similar backgrounds or just that Ghia took an immediate liking to Boano, he had made it clear to all involved that he wanted Boano to head the carrozzeria when he retired.
		The relationship that developed between Chrysler and Ghia in the 1950s contributed to the sharing of ideas and designs that traveled in both directions across the Atlantic, creating cars that were neither American nor Italian in design and execution, but something new and wonderful.
	www.imperialclub.com /Articles/53GhiaSpecial (1795 words)

	Volkswagen 1200 Karmann-Ghia, -63
		I finally found a Ghia for sale and bought it without a second thought, altough it took all the money I had or could borrow.
		Ghia is my daily driver (or motorbike) at the summer and will be stored in warm and dry place for winters.
		Note that Ghia is US-model, hence clear front blinkers, all red rear lights, towel-bars on bumpers and gear lock.
	www2.lut.fi /~hosia/ghia_e.html (808 words)

	Ghia limousines
		At the Ghia factory, the first task was to chop the body and frame, the latter to be extended 20.5 in.
		The floor was lengthened, the rear of the body adjusted to suit the lengthened roof and altered rear doors.
		Ghia went on producing Crown Imperials in small numbers until 1965, when it sold its special tools to the Barreiros firm in Spain.
	c-i-f.ifrance.com /ghialimo_us.htm (1193 words)

	VW Karmann Ghia - nagrody (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Though power plants were identical (36 hp air-cooled flat-four opposed engine), the more aerodynamic Ghia styling resulted in a significant improvement in gas milage, averaging an additional 4 to 5 mpg, and increasing the top speed from 67 to 71 mph.
		The Ghia averaged 35 mpg at a speed of 60 mph, compared with average domestic milage of 16 mpg; or more than double.
		The Ghia also had 100% better driver's vision than the Beetle, and of course, an absolutely beautifully- made body with a rich, sleek appearance.
	www.karmannghia.pl /101.html (222 words)

	56-59 Karmann Ghia Registry Homepage
		This led me to start the registry so that I could document the remaining cars and provide a correct source of information to owners who were restoring their cars.
		My goal is to be the best source of early Karmann Ghia knowledge and to share the information with the other members.
		Early Karmann Ghias are very special coach built cars and I hope that the registry can be a fun and informative way to learn more about these cars and help to preserve the marque.
	www.karmannghias.org (399 words)

	Spot the Car Contest ANSWER - 1958-75 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia
		The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is considered by many to be one of the loveliest blends of form and function -- simple uncluttered lines which are anything but easy to achieve.
		The designer friends shrunk an unused Ghia design meant for Chrysler, to fit the Beetle floorpan and the Karmann Ghia was conceived.
		By the time Volkswagen replaced the Karmann Ghia with the new Scirocco in 1975, a total of 3,64,000 Karmann Ghias: 2,83,000 coupes and 81,000 cabriolets had been produced.
	www.cybersteering.com /contest/answer27.html (373 words)

	Tom's VW Karmann Ghia Page
		This is after six months of going to see cars that the owner says on the phone are in mint condition, but I would only think of them as rusty "parts" cars.
		All the work on the Ghia was a true test of my mechanical skills and especially my reading comprehension, trying to figure out which part the manual(s) (yes, I had to used three sometimes) referred to, and what to do with the parts.
		That's right, just send an e-mail to: devw1vww@ibmmail.com In your request list: Type of VW (Ghia, Beetle, etc.), year, and the VIN which is the number on the dash pad (among other locations on the car and is the number Motor Vehicles has on your registration).
	www.angelfire.com /ny/ghia (1389 words)

	Karmann Ghia History
		My Karmann Ghia was "Born" in 1970 (one of 6,398) at the Karmann Coachworks in Osnabrock Germany.
		Today, the Karmann Ghia is one of the most sought after air-cooled Volkswagens, especially the convertibles.
		The Karmann Ghia has a graceful, timeless design that, in 1969, was named one of the most beautifully designed products in the world.
	www.barryg.org /ghiap1.htm (1396 words)

	Todd's 1971 Karmann Ghia
		I'm Todd March, and this is a page about the great Ghia I recently found and brought into my life...
		These Photos are 4 months into the restoration of this all original car, that was in excellent condition when I found and adopted it....
		The Ghia's original paint—Willow Green—was restored with lots of rubbing compound, polishing compound and elbow grease.
	home1.gte.net /tmarch2/toddsghia (301 words)

	Karmann-Ghia showed VW had more than Bugs
		Styling was from the famous Italian Ghia studios, but it's unclear who did the actual styling work.
		Ghia styling director Luigi Segre, who helped promote the Karmann-Ghia project, successfully combined their ideas with the work of other Ghia personnel.
		Beetles without bodies were sent from Volkswagen's main plant to Karmann's facilities, where Karmann-Ghia bodies were made, painted, trimmed and put in Volkswagen's distribution system.
	www.suntimes.com /output/auto/car-news-clas29.html (842 words)

	Type 34 Registry - What is a T34 Karmann Ghia?
		Carrozzeria Ghia began working on the initial sketches for the VW 1500 Karmann Ghia in late 1958.
		The VW Type 34 Karmann Ghia, the flagship of the VW 1500 series, is a notable Volkswagen in several areas.
		Few Type 14 Ghias have been restored to original condition but far fewer of the "other" Ghia are on the road today.
	www.type34.org /staticpages/index.php?page=20030409142446417 (1052 words)

	Tracy's 1972 Karmann Ghia Coupe
		I purchased this 1972 Ghia on April 15th, 2002 in Long Island N.Y. It had to be one of the longest days I can remember.
		After we loaded the Ghia on the trailer, I was given new directions from the seller that took me around everything on the way out.
		By the time we made it home to Central Pennsylvania it was 10:30 P.M. I'm so glad I made the trip because the Ghia was worth all of the aggravation.It is in fairly good shape but does need some restoration.
	www.angelfire.com /pa5/orange_ghia (455 words)

	1964 Ghia Landau Limousine
		The Ghia limousines, produced by Chrysler from 1957 to 1965, also represent the last series of coachbuilt cars ever likely to be offered by a major American manufacturer.
		All Ghia Limousines were built on the heavy duty X-braced convertible frame, lengthened 20 1/2 inches behind the center point.
		As one of the first Ghias built in 1964, it is a very early chassis and thus sports the rare white Imperial script in the windshield garnish moldings.
	www.imperialclub.com /Yr/1964/Limo/Landau (2014 words)

	The Entsminger's 1972 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
		The ghia is looking better, but definitely needs work done in a few areas to place any higher.
		The Karmann Ghia Web Ring - The Karmann Ghia WebRing is composed of like-minded people who share a deep interest in the preservation and restoration of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
		If you have a VW Karmann Ghia related website and would like to be included in this WebRing please take the time to follow the procedures carefully and hope that we all can share our enthusiasm and knowledge about this wonderful vintage automobile.
	www.geocities.com /jentsminger/cars/1972VW/ghia72.html (1143 words)

	Karmann Ghia World
		I've been bombarded with lots of nice profiles of Ghias out there.
		One page has a Ghia Profile Form, so it's easier now to add your profile to the otheres already here on the page.
		Connect to the Karmann Ghia Club of North America page.
	www.serve.com /bacani/kg.html (1593 words)

	1992 Ford Ghia Focus Roadster (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The company was forced to move production to the much larger Highland Park Plant to keep up with the demand for theModel T, and by 1913 had developed all of the basic techniques of the assembly line and...
		Ghia (Carrozzeria Ghia SpA) is one of the most famous Italian automobile design firms, founded in 1921 in Turin by Giacinto Ghia (lived 1887 - 1944).
		Today, the Ghia studios produce various concept cars under the Fordbanner, plus the "Ghia" name is used to denote the luxury trim level in European Ford automobiles.
	www.eurostudent.net /info/6259-1992-ford-ghia-focus-roadster.html (998 words)

	Glynn's Ghia - KG Diary 1999
		Started to move the hood release lever which is dangling loose and mount it solidly to the underside of the dash (it normally mounts inside the glove box, which is made of cardboard), but after 30 years the cardboard is old and crumbling and the hood release lever probably tore off years ago.
		Then I started polishing the LH side of the car, but only got about 3/4 of it, by then it was beginning to get too warm and the polish was drying too fast.
		Also pulled off the 'Karmann Ghia' script chrome trim - the bottom part of the 'G' was broken -I had glued it down- will try and epoxy it back together tomorrow.
	www.softcom.net /users/glynn1/ghia/kgdiary.htm (7642 words)

	69 Ghia : restoring the past
		Also picked up "A Beetle Owner's Survival Manual" for a few tips relevant to the ghia.
		Dad had a tow bar welded for the occasion and they made the journey from houston in pretty good time all things considered...
		We pulled the ghia up front and unhooked the tow bar, then drove it around back to the garage.
	www.skaines.com /ghia (667 words)

	The Karmann Ghia Trading Post - Wanted: Parts
		I'm in search of a Super Charger or Turbo kit for a 70 Ghia and an AC kit for the same model car if you have one for sale or know of a place where one can be purchased please inform.
		1964 ghia cpe.needs complete restoration,drivers side floor panel,body has little rust,carpets,headliner,and rear bench seat all needs to be replaced,windscreen a little fogie on edges,front and rear window mldgs.are presant and in good orded,paint is factory in poor condition,bumpers are straight, rear center,has shallow pits.
		I came across the Ghia getting parts for it and fell in love and knew then that it would be my next baby.
	www.serve.com /bacani/kgtp_w_parts.html (2887 words)

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