The second version of the Type 1 Made-In-Brazil Karmann-Ghia did use early Type 3 taillamps. The first version of the Type 14 built in Sao Paulo used normal 1960-1969 Type 14 taillamps. And the Karmann Ghia TC used something else entirely! _____ David Ruby President, Karmann-Ghia World Club. Up for auction is this classic 1971 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Coupe. Styled in Italy by Carrozzeria Ghia with bodywork hand-built in Germany by Karmann , the Karmann Ghia is an air-cooled rear-engine sports car based on the Volkswagen Beetle . Purchased by its current owner in 2016, this VW has since undergone over $10k worth of restoration including the full.