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WATCH NEXT - 🚘 My Dad Built Me a Mini – The Prom King Story https://youtu.be/JGQXE0nttMo 🚗 The £100 Cortina That Fooled Everyone https://youtu.be/aXbmg0OlZEU⸻ ❤️ The Karmann Ghia Love Story Some cars are bought on impulse. Others stay with you for life. This is the story of a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia — a car chosen not for speed or status, but for its beauty, its balance, and the quiet way it gets under your skin. Designed in Italy, built in Germany, and loved in Britain, the Karmann Ghia was never the fastest car on the road — but for many owners, it became something far more important. This episode isn’t about numbers or performance. It’s about connection, long-term ownership, and why some classics become part of the family rather than just something you drive. Because every classic has a story to tell — and this one is a love story. ⸻ 🔧 Affiliate Partner Proudly supported by CBS Car Builder Solutions — everything you need to keep your classic running beautifully. 🧰 Support the channel and browse their full range here: 👉 http://www.carbuilder.com/ClassicCarStories ⸻ 🕰️ Chapters 00:00 – A car chosen with the heart 00:56 – Why the Karmann Ghia 02:00 – Keeping the Ghia up to date 02:41 – More than just a car 03:42 – The Drive 04:38 - Clunk Test ⸻ 🧾 Car Details • Model: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia • Body style: Coupé • Engine: Air-cooled flat-four • Drive: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive • Known for: Italian design, everyday usability, long-term ownership appeal ⸻ 📺 About the Channel Welcome to Classic Car Stories — Every classic has a story to tell. Join Adam Poulton as he explores the people, history, and emotion behind the world’s most fascinating cars — from barn finds and restorations to rare survivors still on the road. Subscribe and hit the bell 🔔 so you don’t miss the next story: 👉 @ClassicCarStories ⸻ 🌐 Connect with Us 🚗 Public Facebook: Post a picture of your classic car 🚙 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/classiccar.stories 🎥 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@classiccarstories 🚘 Facebook Business: https://www.facebook.com/downatthebarns/ ⸻ Edited, Written and Produced by: Adam Poulton Filmed by: Adam Poulton & Kevin Heuston © poultonmedia productions 2026