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Built by Karmann Ghia?

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He's referring to a Karmann Factory built body?

I think I'm right in saying Karmann built 911 and 912 bodies for Porsche from 1966 until the latter part of that decade.
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Ok Thanks.
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interestingly (or not), what's that squashed pipe going across the engine compartment?
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sucks warm air from the heat exchanger aids cold running/startup.
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Re: Built by Karmann Ghia?

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ninetenths wrote:http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C81484
Whats that all about then?

Also noticed ... "IRIS" Green :)
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Must be thinking of an Irish girl's eyes :wink: Randy italian.
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Bootsy wrote:He's referring to a Karmann Factory built body?

I think I'm right in saying Karmann built 911 and 912 bodies for Porsche from 1966 until the latter part of that decade.
I think you are right too.

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When i bought my car, I remember Keith saying that i'm "keeping it in the the family" as i also have a Corrado and Karmann Ghia
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