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ZENVWDRIVER
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If anything thank Virgil Exner, and Ghia for taking afew notes. Not much of a coincidence that the 53 karmann Ghia prototype came out along with the 53 coupe d' elegance.
I know this is about newer cars, but Chrysler should be rather flattered. My vote goes to the rcz |
Ditto...x 2
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Abscate
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Yes, I was thinking the boxer engine was another similarity. Anyway, here's a ghia just for easier comparison...
And the Audi TT...
Are there better imitators out there? |
I can certainly see the amazing similarity----------------------all three cars are blue.
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Nice!!
....and none of the manufacturers are compelled to slam their cars into vacuum cleaner accessories
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tisius
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How can that Subaru look like a Karmann Ghia?
Come on....I really don't see it.
The original poster is probably a Subaru-dealership sales representative who wants us all to buy his Subaru's..... either that, or the pot harvest in South-California must be of pretty good quality this season 
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paul_round
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Topghia, That is indeed it!
I also thought it looked like a porsche boxster, maybe porsche picked up the concept instead of VW.
I can't remember where it came from, where did you get yours? |
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John Moxon 
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| Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 7:54 am Post subject: |
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Topghia, That is indeed it!
I also thought it looked like a porsche boxster, maybe porsche picked up the concept instead of VW.
I can't remember where it came from, where did you get yours? |
Karmann made convertibles for a number of major marques including Porsche, MB and Renault so collaboration/cross fertilisation is to be expected.
BTW Vigil Exner was working with Carrozzeria Ghia in Italy in 1953 so it's no surprise there was again a cross-fertilisation of ideas between KG prototype and Chrysler D'elegance.
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J1
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| The original poster is probably a Subaru-dealership sales representative who wants us all to buy his Subaru's..... either that, or the pot harvest in South-California must be of pretty good quality this season |
Just trying to create friendly banter. No need to accuse anyone of being a car dealer or a pot smoker... at least you didn't call me a pot-smokin' car dealer 
OK, so how about we just enjoy this one. I think this concept car design by Renan Carlos Oliveira (a student project I believe) has been posted elsewhere, but maybe worth another look...
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tisius
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now THAT's more like it !!! 
Where can I buy one 
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-Zodiac-
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Doesn't ford own the name ghia?
Don't know if I would like a re make of the karmann Ghia, I guess it's a fun concept to think about.
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aero3113
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KGCoupe
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May as well add the 2009(?) Volkswagen Bluesport Roadster concept to the list of modern cars that bear a faint resembance to the Karmann Ghia:
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