Oxford Diecast 76KG003

Oxrord Diecast 1:76 scale model of the VW Karmann Ghia Lavender/Pearl White

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Prototype Eras
Era 5 (1956 to 1966) British Railways Late Crest
Era 6 (1967 to 1972) British Rail Blue (Pre-TOPS)

Manufacturer description

An iconic VW classic car from the 1960s in 1:76, the Karmann Ghia with its elegant sloping styling. In real life, the car made its debut in 1953 with a launch in both Frankfurt and Paris. The Karmann Ghia was in production from 1955 until 1974 when over 445,000 were built first at the Ghia Works and then at the VW Osnabru?ck plant in West Germany. During all that time, it remained virtually unchanged in design. It was the result of a joint collaboration between Germany’s Wilhelm Karmann and Luigi Segre and his colleagues of the Italian Carrozzeria Ghia Company. The new prototype emerged in 1953, based on the existing VW Beetle chassis. Karmann loved the design which he took to VW with a view to production. The Karmann Ghia was available as either a 2-door 2+2 convertible or 2-door coupe? sports car, although towards the end of its production life it became purely a two-seater model. 

The Karmann Ghia was marketed as a practical and stylish 2+2 rather than a true sports car. The detail that went into its production included butt-ended body panels, hand-shaped and smoothed with English pewter, a labour intensive process which – like other high end manufactured cars – was reflected in the price – around $2250 US dollars at the time. In today’s market you may be able to pick one up for around £26,000 PLUS!

This 1:76 scale model comes in Lavender/Pearl White and is on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford Automobile wrap.

Catalogue listing

Oxford Diecast 1:76 scale model of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Lavender and Pearl White. The model is supplied with part number 76KG003, mounted on a plinth, covered by a clear case lid and wrapped in an Oxford Automobile branding sleeve. It is presented as representing the British Railways Late Crest period.

The real Karmann Ghia was introduced in 1953 at launches in Frankfurt and Paris and remained largely unchanged throughout its production run from 1955 to 1974, during which more than 445,000 units were built in West Germany. Based on the Volkswagen Beetle chassis, it was offered as a two‑door 2+2 convertible or coupe, later becoming a two‑seater model.

The 1:76 scale replica reproduces the original's sloping styling in the specified Lavender/Pearl White colour scheme and is packaged for display in a clear case on a decorative plinth.