Porsche-powered Karmann Ghia | Vintage 

I like how he’s kept the appearance as close to factory as possible. That really brings out the beauty of the original design. He made a Karmann Ghia we all dreamed of

I put a 1600 cc Porsche engine in a 1962 Karman Ghia in 1968. It was a direct bolt up to the transmission, with a few cut outs to clear the carbs. I did nothing to the suspension or brakes. It was fast, but let‘s just say I learned a lot about brake fade and trailing throttle oversteer....The car was a blast to drive back then, I am lucky that I did not die.

Finally an engine and suspension befitting the car's appearance.

The Karmann Ghia is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, let down by it's humble underpinnings. This one is amazing. The PERFECT K.G.

You would think VW would see a market for a modern Karmann Ghia that looks as close to the original as the new VW Bug did, to the original. Especially since the Bug is now going out of production.

They really should make a modern version of this car!

That silver almost makes it look like an Aston Martin.

I’m a VW Purist and I really like this build. The Porsche/VW connection I like the most, mainly because the Karmann Ghia is a glorified Beetle (exterior and interior) and so is the 911 (performance). Combine them together and you’ve made a glorified Beetle. This is easily one of my favourite VW Air Cooled Builds, massive pat on the back to the owner.

What a beauty...that silver paint just glows! I’d have no problem parking it next to my ‘95 Carrera with the identical air cooled 3.6. What the hell, I may drive the Ghia more than the 993. Looks like so much fun and done right! Nice job on this little classic.

One of my favourite car builds of all time

Wow, that looks like it was done properly. Guess that's what you get when 3 German mechanical / design engineers are involved in the project. Ghia was clearly ahead of its time with this design considering how it fits in today with larger tires. Congratulation Jochen and crew.

As a boy I remember how much I liked the design,many here in Washington State,1960s.

I can imagine all the hours, talent, sleepless nights, money and ambition that went into this work of art . Well done.

I felt in love with this car when I was a very little boy. As I grew up as a man , I’ve been searching for this car . Back in those days I use to know this car as Igala . When I couldn’t find it any where in net. Then I fell in love with Porsche 911. Cos 911 is my birthday.

Genius, German engineering 👌 at its best thanks for sharing

Father had one. Mother had VW station wagon. Beauty and the beast. Great to see Karman perform so well. Even half that horsepower would still be a blast.

Ghia the the way god intended it !

Finally, an American video that does not knock European cars. And what a car, beautiful lines, low and smoothly sleek, then the engine revs and we know we are looking at a unique car. A truly great job.

I've always liked the shape and look of these cars,and,with that stance/suspension,the wheels,the color,and,that power,makes it a sexy Beast 💪🏿👍🏿

a very well done conversion as increasing the power means increasing braking, handling and stability of the vehicule

King of sleepers on the autobahn

LOVE IT. I had 2 of them..one hard top, and one convertable. I will have one again. One day...😎

Good to see a programme like this with no errors in the narration.

I would absolutely LOVE to have this car!

I love it. I always wondered what a Porsche powered Ghia would be like.

Bought my first KG in 1985.....a 1960 36 hp with '61,000 miles. Sold it in 2000 with 64,000. Needless to say l kept that one in factory new condition. The '69 Chrom Blau Australian delivery that l purchased in '88 was fitted with a 1641cc twin Webber motor for a while.... always wanted to go the 911 route, even considered a mid engined layout like our '72 914 1.7litre that we bought in '97 for $10K.....the same price paid for the '69.

Always loved the look of this car. This is a brilliant build.

I've always loved the look of the Ghia and always wanted one.

Absolutely fkin gorgeous and great paintwork - and when the boot opened up to show the engine.. well, I almost had a full stiffy 😂😂

That was the most beautiful video of a Karmann Ghia ever!! In my youth I had a 69' convertible and 71' hardtop wish I never sold them.. Guess I should start looking for another one..

Woooooooow!!! You blinded me! I don't know if I can describe it with words. ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!!! But these two words are very poor to describe it.

Wow! Beautiful car. Amazing what he was able to do with it.

had a 61 back in the day..She was clean, But this is stunning.That silver metallic set's it off nicely , kudos

outstanding automobile.

Only a few make their dreams come true. This is definitely one beautiful dream machine.

Finally!!! Hope I Can Recreate this Masterpiece : )

Jochen and I would be best friends... LOL My mother had one, my father had one and I had one. A beautiful body on a beetle. It was always my dream and my father's to do exactly what Jochen has done. No easy transformation but brilliant. Thanks DW News this made my day,.

Very nice job. I can see and appreciate the many hours and dollars that it took to build this magnificent Karmann Ghia. Most people do not realize that the Karmann Ghia front fenders are soldered to the body as one piece. This is the main reason that a new 1971 Karmann Ghia sold for over twice the price of a 1971 VW Bug! You could buy a brand new 1971 Oldsmobile 442 Convertible for only $300 more than the Karmann Ghia. I bought a used 1971 Karmann Ghia convertible in late 1972 for $1,500.00 after it had been professionally repaired following a front end collision. The paint shine didn't match so I got the car for a bargain. I later sold that car to my Dad who totalled it in an accident. I love the Karmann Ghia and could delight in owning and driving your Porsche version. I once owned a 911S and can imagine how spectacular your car must perform! Thanks

Es ist immer schön wenn solche alten Wagen wieder aufgebaut werden auch mit moderner Technik. Die Frage ist dann nur was der Spaß kostet.

I thought my 62 Corvair Monza was kinda hot till a ghia passed me at 105 mph , shifted , got rubber and all I seen were tail lights . Followed best I could to his house . We removed the fiberglass tail section , there was 380 HP porche turbo looking back and laughing . Didn't feel so bad after that .

Incredible! Love it!

🎉 Der Wolf im Schafspelz! 🎉

One of my favorite cars, bone stock is a dream enough....this is on another level!!! In the late 90s I had a girlfriend who lived in Manhattan & a neighbor had the most beautiful example; it was off-white with gold badging/lettering (it looked fantastic, not sure if it was original to the car or not) & I always walked by to stare at it.....such a glorious design!

My dream car. In 1968 I bought my first car, a 1964 VW type 1. But the Karmen has always been my dream car and I would be happy with 100 hp!

Love this car. Its very sophisticated and done right.

Wow ,what a beauty!!!

Stunning, tunning!

The Ghia deserves this engine.

IS PERFECT. DONE BY THE ONE WHO KNOW! LOVE IT.

Lovely just lovely. My MX5 is crying 😢

This car the design its unbelievable timeless. To me the best vw even tho I like the bug the golf the scirocco corado also. And im also a big porsche fan. I used to have a 911 964. The last aircooled 911. And ive never driven a car with that quality and emotion again. And I have owned over 40 cars from 1969 up tp 2015.

I've daydreamed about a Porsche Karmann Ghia since I was a fetus, so wicked awesome. Totally one of my dream cars.

This is amazing. I've always dreamed of putting Porsche suspension and engine in a Ghia. As far as bringing it back, I always thought that the Audi TT was the Ghia with a different badge.

Brilliant, I wish I had the knowledge to do that. I have the same wheels on my Porsche.

This is beautiful

Wow GORGEOUS FAST MACHINE!

Yes I like this and would consider doing this, great job!

Wow this is a beautiful car. Id love to drive it. There is no way I could afford something like this. Its nice. I bet its fun to drive. Enjoy.

My prayers answered!The perfect Karmann Ghia>

THAT is beautiful. THAT is a car.

I love the old look of the vintage cars than what is designed nowadays.

Now that's a mating that we have been waiting for!

Cool car!! What a great design.

Simply beautiful

I'm just checking but yup, 2 years later, and this car is still flippin' awesome.

Gran bel giocattolo ! Complimenti !!!!

German high end Porsche 911 parts in it,and the Ghia is the King of the road!! And the best for the German there made this wonderfull car,he have a car that no one other have around the hole wide world! Sorry for my bad english best wish Reiner from Germany

goes like it should have. still subtle beauty. quickly elegant.

Love this bad ass Karmann Ghia!

Sir thumps up to u am so glad u kept it stock from exterior am all smiles man thumps up wish had the same crew to work on my 56 & 66 bettle😙😙

Absolutely fantastic

My dream came true! Now I only need three things: the Karmann, the engine and the money to have it all done 😁😁😁

Absolutely love it even at my age 75 I would do almost anything to have it in my garage

The Karmann is a sweet car. A restomod Karmann is a great car!!

i would love to have any kg, but this one is certainly outstanding.

A thing of great beauty.

One of the most beautiful cars ever made .save 70's firebirds

That is just sweeeeeeeet.

With vw's body and Porsche 's engine , All together makes it a classic + powerful car. 🚗

Outstanding

One of the most beautiful cars ever.

I love it!!

In the early 60's Harry Washburn (VW Dealer in Shreeveport LA) Raced a Porsche RSK. His personal car was a Karmann Ghia with Porsche Engine. One guy in Houston TX bolted a water cooled turbocharged Subaru 4 cyl boxer in his Karmann Ghia. A friend on hearing that put one of those turbo Subaru's in his VW Van. He could step on it and pass another vehicle that was doing 80 MPH.

Beautiful car shape

Awesome job

Beautiful job there is hope for my Ghia yet

This thing is awesome 👍

Love this car wish I could own one like this 👍

Beautiful

Beautiful job my dream car

What a good looking car!

Sweet!!!

Very cool 👍🏻

super INGENIEUR JB is a also an aircooled friend PROSCHE & VW mit luftigen Grüßen der Dieter-Georg JOSCHKO

BEAUTIFUL

Awesome!

Beautiful car.

Great to see how well he can 'abuse' this beautifully engineered car.

I'd be happy with a 2.0 liter 914 4 cyl. Boxer in one. Tuned to say, 136 hp! With certain 356SC bits The 5 speed ATE Disks.. Blaupunkt or Becker Mexico YA! Poppa Ben Wright Sr.'s of Tampa FLA, custom stinger exhaust.. Should be good for 130 - 135 mph. As our '65 356 was at Daytona... for the last 2000Km... Anyone remember the Sebring officials Porscherized Beetle? Leading the race cars from town to the track.... Went like a BAT! Woke us up from our road side camp site.. About midway... 1968 race.. A 906 following right behind... then the horde! HEAVEN! J.C.

!! Bringe it back in production !!!!