1964 Karmann Ghia
Type 14 · Coupé & Convertible · Type 14
3
Production Months
10
Paint Colors
8
Engine Codes
85
M-Codes
Production Timeline
| Month | Chassis Start |
|---|---|
| July | 6 502 399 |
| August | 145 000 001 |
| December | 145 396 732 |
Factory Colors (10)
anthraciteL469
Karmann Ghia Coupe · Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
blackL41
Karmann Ghia Cabriolet · Karmann Ghia Coupe
emeraldL514
Karmann Ghia Coupe · Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
manila yellowL560
Karmann Ghia Cabriolet · Karmann Ghia Coupe
pacificL398
Karmann Ghia Cabriolet · Karmann Ghia Coupe
pearl whiteL87
Karmann Ghia Coupe · Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
polar blueL532
Karmann Ghia Cabriolet · Karmann Ghia Coupe
ruby redL456
Karmann Ghia Coupe · Karmann Ghia Cabriolet
sea blueL360
Karmann Ghia Cabriolet · Karmann Ghia Coupe
terra brownL571
Karmann Ghia Cabriolet · Karmann Ghia Coupe
Engine Options (8)
| Code | Displacement |
|---|---|
| 2 | 1200cc |
| 3 | 1200cc |
| 4 | 1200cc |
| 5 | 1200cc |
| 6 | 1200cc |
| 7 | 1200cc |
| 8 | 1200cc |
| 9 | 1200cc |
Upholstery (60)
Karmann Ghia Coupe
59beige (cloth)
cloth79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette76brick red (leatherette)
leatherette76brick red (leatherette)
leatherette76brick red (leatherette)
leatherette62cerulean blue (cloth)
cloth77bice blue (leatherette)
leatherette77ice blue (leatherette)
leatherette77aice blue (leatherette)
leatherette78light beige (leatherette)
leatherette60manila (cloth)
cloth61red (cloth)
cloth61red (cloth)
cloth61red (cloth)
cloth57silver (cloth)
cloth57silver (cloth)
cloth57silver (cloth)
cloth75silver beige (leatherette)
leatherette75silver beige (leatherette)
leatherette75silver beige (leatherette)
leatherette58aturquoise (cloth)
cloth58turquoise (cloth)
clothKarmann Ghia Cabriolet
59beige (cloth)
cloth79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette79black (leatherette)
leatherette76brick red (leatherette)
leatherette76brick red (leatherette)
leatherette76brick red (leatherette)
leatherette62cerulean blue (cloth)
cloth77ice blue (leatherette)
leatherette77bice blue (leatherette)
leatherette77aice blue (leatherette)
leatherette78light beige (leatherette)
leatherette60manila (cloth)
cloth61red (cloth)
cloth61red (cloth)
cloth61red (cloth)
cloth57silver (cloth)
cloth57silver (cloth)
cloth57silver (cloth)
cloth75silver beige (leatherette)
leatherette75silver beige (leatherette)
leatherette75silver beige (leatherette)
leatherette58turquoise (cloth)
cloth58aturquoise (cloth)
clothFactory Option Codes (85)
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| M2 | U.S. Equipment |
| M2 | Sealed beam headlights |
| M5 | Saxomat 36 bhp engine from Engine No. 5 000 001 up to 9 800 000 from Engine No. D 0 000 001 up to D 0 095 049 |
| M8 | Unknown Seen on LHD 1959 Bernina Blue Ghia, Destination: England - converted to RHD on arrival Seen on 1959 L356 Colorad… |
| M9 | Yellow taillights up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 Automatic transmission from Chassis No. 148 071 440 |
| M11 | Sealed-beam headlights, flashing indicators with side marker lights, red taillights, emergency lights, dual circuit brak… |
| M14 | Inscription "Volkswagen" instead of VW 1300, VW 1500 up to Chassis No. 140 3100 000 |
| M17 | With mounting points for lap safety belts up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 |
| M18 | Larger reflector in indicator/brake light |
| M19 | Without headlight flasher from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 149 1200 000 |
| M20 | Speedometer in miles |
| M26 | With activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassis No. 140 2000 001 up to 142 3200 000 |
| M27 | With lap belt reel fixture from Chassis No. 147 000 001 up to 147 999 000 |
| M27 | Lap belt roller OR compliance with US West Coast Emissions Regulations |
| M30 | With headlight flasher and simultaneous license plate illumination |
| M34 | Parking light warning light, side-mounted flashing indicators, flashing indicators, front (white-yellow) and with additi… |
| M35 | Flasher light in front Yellow/white and additional side reflector |
| M37 | Without emergency light system |
| M46 | Side-mounted flashing indicators |
| M47 | With reverse light from Chassis No. 147 000 001 up to 149 1200 000 |
| M50 | Dual circuit brake warning light from Chassis No. 148 000 001 |
| M51 | Preperation for installation of 2nd generator |
| M54 | Lockable glove compartment lid from Chassis No. 149 000 001 |
| M55 | Steering lock with ignition starter switch from Chassis No. 147 000 001 up to 149 1200 000 |
| M58 | Overriders front and rear from Chassis No. 142 2000 001 |
| M59 | Gearshift lock with ignition starter switch up to Chassis No. 146 1021 300 |
| M60 | Eberspacher heater |
| M62 | Water container with smaller air chamber and additional air hose; from Chassis No. 149 000 001 up to 140 3100 000 additi… |
| M67 | 77 Ah battery, 6 volt Seen on '57 Ghia |
| M82 | Mounting parts for first aid kit from Chassis No. 141 2000 001 |
| M89 | Laminated windshield |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio - Hamburg |
| M96 | Blaupunkt Radio - Frankfurt |
| M102 | Rear window glass (heatable) from Chassis No. 145 000 001 from Chassis No. 149 862 321 |
| M105 | Harder rubber-metal bearings |
| M107 | Bumper guards up to Chassis No. 141 3200 000 |
| M108 | Custom Model (Details unknown) Seen on LHD 1959 Bernina Blue Ghia, Destination: England - converted to RHD on arrival |
| M124 | Yellow headlights and safety rear view mirror |
| M128 | White wall tires |
| M138 | With sealed-beam headlights, red taillights, emergency light, but without headlight flasher up to Chassis No. 147 999 00… |
| M139 | Sealed Beam Headlamps and Red Rear Lamp Lenses |
| M154 | Air correction jet 170 |
| M157 | 44 bhp engine - 53 SAE with exhaust control system, with activated carbon container for absorbing fuel vapor from Chassi… |
| M184 | Three point safety belt, front from Chassis No. 142 2360 245 |
| M185 | Three point safety belt, front seat from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 142 432 005 from Chassis No. 142 432 006 |
| M187 | Headlights for left-hand traffic |
| M194 | Additional mirror, outside convex |
| M206 | Rear view mirror, inner, anti-dazzle |
| M227 | Higher front seat backrest (headrest) from Chassis No. 148 000 001 |
| M228 | Padded strip - instrument panel from Chassis No. 149 000 001 |
| M261 | Additional outer rear view mirror; right, plane from Chassis No. 148 000 001 |
| M350 | US Equipment |
| M355 | US Equipment MPH-speedometer, Sealed-Beam Headlamps, Hazard Warning System Without Flasher, Laminated Windscreen, Ram Pr… |
| M357 | Unknown Seen on 1968 Coupe |
| M473 | Unknown Seen on 12/57 Coupe |
| M528 | Additional outer rear view mirror; right, convex from Chassis No. 149 000 001 |
| M552 | Upholstery material Turquoise with leatherette Ice Blue (exterior L398 Pacific) |
| M556 | Upholstery leatherette Silver Beige |
| M559 | Upholstery leatherette Ice Blue |
| M560 | Upholstery leatherette combination black/green |
| M564 | Upholstery leatherette Stone Beige |
| M571 | Black Top |
| M577 | Slate Grey Top |
| M578 | Sand Beige Top |
| M580 | Sahara Beige Top |
| M582 | Black Top |
| M584 | Unknown - Upholstery? Seen on '59 Convertible |
| M592 | Upholstery leatherette Red |
| M595 | Upholstery leatherette Light Beige |
| M597 | Upholstery leatherette Blue |
| M598 | Unknown upholstery Seen on May, 1958 Coupe |
| M601 | Special equipment package: from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 148 999 000 comprising: M47: reverse light M102: heatable … |
| M602 | Special equipment package: from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 148 999 000 comprising: emergency light system, dual circu… |
| M610 | 12 volt system up to Chassis No. 147 999 000 |
| M616 | Reverse light in brake/indicator light from Chassis No. 140 2000 001 up to 141 3100 000 |
| M617 | Water container with decreased air capacity and additional air hose from Chassis No. 148 000 001 up to 140 3100 000 |
| M652 | Interval relay - windshield wiper from Chassis No. 142 2000 001 |
| M759 | Dual circuit Disc Brakes |
| M950 | Laminated Glass Windshield |
| M951 | Exterior Rear-View Mirror |