Shocking Germtalian: 1963 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Electric Conversion

Volkswagen's Type 34 Karmann Ghia coupe was the lesser-known cousin of the Type 14 (otherwise known as the Karmann Ghia that everyone knows and loves...and just what the heck is this angry looking thing?). Based on the Type 3 platform, the Type 34 was a slightly more evolved version of the idea of an aircooled Volkswagen that looked like a sports car, even if it still drove like a Beetle. But what if you could drive one without the requisite VW emissions guilt? Who will fill the market niche with an all-electric Type 34 Ghia?!? Fear not - we found it! Check out this 1963 Volkswagen Type 34 electric conversion for sale in Durham, NC for $7,000 via TheSamba.com classifieds.

15k: Imported: 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34

In 1961 Volkswagen introduced Der Große Karmann (the Big Karmann) featuring Razor Edge styling on the new Type 3 platform in a package designated Type 34.  The stylish coupe was built from 1962-1969 but never imported to the US market.  The US continued to get the old Type 14 Ghia, never officially receiving the handsome Type 34 that looks like a cross between a Chevy Corvair and a Lancia Fulvia.  A few have made the trip to our shores and will absolutely floor everyone at your local car show, but VW guys will know what they're looking at. Find this 1964 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 here on eBay currently bidding for $16,642 reserve-not-met with 2 days to go, located in Gainesville, GA.

2k: Der Große Karmann: 1967 Volkswagen Type 34 Karmann Ghia Convertible

The Type 34 was another Ghia styled and Karmann coach-built offering from Volkswagen, but unlike the Type 14 was never imported to the USA.  It may have looked like the Corvair from the rear, but it was a pure Germano-Italiano affair and a surprising number of the Type 34 have found their way onto our shores.  Find this 1967 Volkswagen Type 34 Karmann Ghia convertible basket case offered for $2,500 in West Los Angeles, CA via craigslist.  You are going to need one of those towing thingies to get this home.

10k: Rarewagen: 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34

The Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 was built in Germany and sold in the USA from 1955 to 1974, but its planned replacement, the type 34, built from 1962-1969 was never imported to the US market.  The US continued to get the old Type 14 Ghia and never got the handsome Type 34 that looks like a cross between a Chevy Corvair and a Lancia Fulvia.  Regardless, a few examples of the Type 34 have found their way onto US roads but are considered rare.  Find this 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 for sale in Ranchos de Taos, NM currently bidding for $4,050 reserve-not-met and $10,500 buy-it-now with 3 days to go.  Tip from Andy L.