Explanation of Karmann Ghia\'s VIN #

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2005, 10:29 am

#383440

I always thought that the first 3 digits (141 or 142) referred to LHD or RHD then followed by the chassis number. Looking at the Samba http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/info/chassisdatingkg.php , the 141 or 142 does not seem to reflect LHD/RHD but it reflects the production year. Can someone confirm please? How would you tell if the car was original LHD or RHD then?
Thanks
Rafnn[ Edited on 12-7-2005 by karmannghia60 ]

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2005, 8:47 pm

#383666

With Type 3 Ghias the number represents the model style.
eg
341 = LHD hard top non sunroof
343 = LHD sunroof
344 = RHD hard top non sun roof
345 = RHD sunroof

karmannghia60 Karmann Ghia Sucker

1,459 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Jul 2005, 8:58 pm

#383683

I thought that was the case with T1s as well. Four different sets of digits represented LHD, RHD, hardtop or cabrio but I am confused now

GASBNR Fahrvergnugen

894 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 12 Jul 2005, 10:05 pm

#383732

Raf,
I got the Wolfsburg Birth certificate to confirm my rhd ghia.

SORRY BOUT THAT!

blue vizion Officially Full-On Dubber

213 posts · joined Aug 2003 · 13 Jul 2005, 9:11 pm

#384230

For Ghias:

Model 141, Cabriolet, left hand drive
Model 142, Cabriolet, right hand drive
Model 143, Coupe', left hand drive
Model 144, Coupe', right hand drive
Model 343, Coupe', left hand drive
Model 344, Coupe', right hand drive
Model 345, Sunroof Coupe', left hand drive
Model 346, Sunroof Coupe', right hand drive