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janoostland
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 Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 5:41 am Post subject: Ghia Badge, which design is original? |
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I see two different styles of side badges for a Karmann Ghia, which is the correct one to use? The one has a flat edge on top, the other has "ears". Or are they both original and go with different years? Mine is an early 1969 and want to be sure I buy the correct version.
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BulliBill
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 7:40 am Post subject: Re: Ghia Badge, which design is original? |
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My 1970 Coupe has its original badge in place with the flat top (no "ears"). I suspect that the "ears" version is much earlier.
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Glenn 
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Braukuche
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 8:10 am Post subject: Re: Ghia Badge, which design is original? |
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Bat ears is lowlight years for sure. Not sure when they changed to the flat version.
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blue72beetle
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| Posted: Sat May 20, 2023 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Ghia Badge, which design is original? |
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The one on the right is known as the "Bat Ears" logo, and it was from 1955-1959, some 1960 had them too. Flat top badge is all cars after that.
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janoostland
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2023 6:27 pm Post subject: Re: Ghia Badge, which design is original? |
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| Thanks everyone for your help! The flat one it is for my 1969! |
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