Delivered in 1957, this sparkling Karmann Ghia is a desirable low-light example, originally finished in Toucan Black over light gray vinyl seats with dark gray corduroy inserts. Ordered from Midwestern Volkswagen in Columbus, Ohio, it was delivered at the Volkswagen factory in Osnabrück, Germany, to Mary Brown, an American schoolteacher seeking to travel Europe. One year and 6,000 memorable miles later, Ms. Brown shipped the car back to Ohio.

In 1996, a Volkswagen expert acquired the Karmann Ghia from Ms. Brown. The new owner completed a thorough restoration which retained the car’s original specification. With an emphasis on authenticity and factory-correctness, the restoration renders this example as among the finest Karmann Ghias extant, according to authorities on the model. The restoration is corroborated by photography and documentation of the process. Moreover, its quality is further demonstrated by its success on the show circuit, having garnered AACA First Junior, Senior, Grand National, and Senior Grand National awards.

The Karmann Ghia’s chassis and engine numbers match its Volkswagen Zertifkat. It is offered with its initial purchase records, European registration, and detailed service records. Also included is a journal authored by Ms. Brown, documenting the miles she drove in the car. The opportunity to acquire this long-cherished low-light Karmann Ghia should not be overlooked.