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1957 Type 14 Ghia

1957 · Type 14 Ghia

1957 Type 14 Ghia

We hold 3 records for the 1957 Type 14 Ghia: 2 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

Image: Johannes Maximilian · Recorded license: CC-BY · Representative image; manifest year 1957. Exact configuration remains unverified.

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We hold 3 records for the 1957 Type 14 Ghia: 2 body styles, specifications and factory colours. No story has been published for this year.

1957 body styles

  • 1957 Convertible

    Reference only

    Engine:
    1192cc
    Power:
    Not recorded
    Body style:
    2-door convertible
    • BlackL41
    • Pearl GreyL21
    • Horizon BlueL331

  • 1957 Coupe

    Identity under review

Factory colours recorded for 1957

Paint codes whose recorded availability covers 1957, from the VWX colour reference. They are not tied to any record on this page; year applicability remains under review.

  • AgaveL2401957
  • Diamond GreenL2441956-1957
  • Horizon BlueL3311956-1957
  • BambooL2411957-1959
  • Coral RedL3511956-1958
  • Sepia SilverL3741956-1958
  • Prairie BeigeL3781956-1958
  • Diamond GreenL4121956-1958
  • Reed GreenL3131955-1957
  • Polar SilverL3241955-1957
  • Fjord BlueL4341957-1960
  • Coral RedL501955-1958
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