Re: {non-roc} strange VW sighting

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

jacobss@greatoaks.com wrote:
> 
> It was probably A type III Ghia as others have stated, Nick-named razor
> edge.
> 
> The Type-III ghia would not be equivalent to a Jetta, it would be more
> equivalent to a Corrado.  And here is my rational for this.  Each VW model
> had a sport version the Jetta body style did not appear until the type-3
> Notchback came along.
> Type-3 Fastback, the notchback (Jetta style body) Sporty Model (Ghia)
> 
> Just my take on the VW sport world.
> 
> Stephen Jacobs
> 
> 
> That WAS a Ghia but it was a Type 3 Ghia notch back. The Karmann Ghia we
> all know and love it a type 1 Ghia. The Type 3 is rare, very.
> 
> Good eye,
> TBerk
> (You might consider it the direct progenitor of the later jetta body
> style.)

Well said but consider less the rarity and/or marketing and reconsider
the body shape in and of itself. Visualize the side profiles.

Thems my thinks,
TBerk

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