By Brooklands. The Karmann 1500 was based on the Type 2 VW 1500 platform and running gear. It was exactly the same in concept to the original K-G but it lacked the original’s timeless beauty and again was not a performance machine. It was discontinued in 1969, long before its older sibling. When someone says the words Karmann Ghia today it is invariably the original to which they are referring such is its international profile after more than 30 years since the last one rolled off the Osnabruck assembly line. Models covered: Coupe, Convertible, 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 & Okrasa. Softback, 160 Pages, Size: 200 x 270mm. Book is new and unread