An Elderly Man Crashed His Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Into A Wall In A Long Island Residential Area, Causing Significant Damage To The Classic Car.

An elderly man crashed his Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Ballito on the afternoon of April 4. He hit a wall in a Long Island residential area, the front end of the antique car was damaged. significant harm. Worse still, the driver had to be transported to a local hospital.

According to local reports, the man injured his leg in the head-on collision. He also suffered cuts on his face. We hate to see something like this happen. It is terrible when a beautiful classical work is damaged, but when a human being is also hurt, the situation is much worse.

Thankfully, with the engine located in the rear, major damage to the front end will involve minimal mechanical problems. However, with the rarity of Karmann Ghias increasing, it can be more expensive to repair German cars in South Africa than in Germany or the US. The Volkswagen’s undamaged parts looked almost untouched, so the man may have been cuddling the car. Hopefully he can restore it to look as good as before.

The sensual body of the Karmann Ghia, also known as the Volkswagen Type 14, was designed by the great Luigi Segre of Carozzeria Ghia S.p.A. Combined with the slightly enlarged Beetle floor, the impressive coupe was unveiled at the 1955 Frankfurt International Motor Show, wow wow enthusiasts. After all, no one expected something so great from VW.

Two years later, a convertible version of the Karmann Ghia was unveiled. Production began at the end of 1974. Several rare versions of the car were made during successful production. Thanks to the heavy damage on this particular vehicle in South Africa, it is difficult to tell if this is a used model. However, interest in Karmann Ghias has been growing lately.