1976, Designs: cars, furniture, electronics, clothes III

Ghia Ford Corrida
- Designed by Filippo Sapino at Carrozzeria Ghia, Turin, Italy, 1976
- Build by Carrozzeria Ghia, Turin, Italy, 1976
- Based on the Ford Fiësta MkI
- Introduced at the 1976 Salone dell'Automobile di Torino, Italy

Ghia Ford Corrida

Ghia Ford Corrida

Ghia Ford Corrida

BMW Karmann Asso di Quadri
- Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at ItalDesign, Moncalieri, Italy, 1976
- Build by ItalDesign, Moncalieri, Italy, 1976
- Based on the BMW 320 (E21)

BMW Karmann Asso di Quadri

BMW Karmann Asso di Quadri

BMW Karmann Asso di Quadri

Taboga Armchair
- Designed by Cini Boeri, Milan, Italy, 1976
- Manufactured by Arflex, Italy, 1976

Taboga Armchair

Taboga Armchair

Drejargruppen Stoneware Dish
- Designed by Drejargruppen, Sweden, 1976
- Manufactured by Rörstrand, Sweden, 1976
- Drejargruppen was an artist collective that worked within Rörstrand.

Drejargruppen Stoneware Dish

Drejargruppen Stoneware Dish

Braun DN40 Alarm Clock
- Designed by Dieter Rams, West Germany, 1976
- Manufactured by Braun GmbH, Frankfurt, West Germany, 1976

Braun DN40 Alarm Clock

Braun DN40 Alarm Clock

1976 Corgi Toys Catalogue

1961, Cars: Triumph TR4

In 1961 Standard-Triumph introduced the Triumph TR4. The new car was based on the chassis and drivetrain of the TR3 sports car, but with a modern body designed by Michelotti. An unique option was an hard top that consisted off a fixed glass rear window and a integral rollbar called “Surrey Top” (five years before the Porsche 911/912 Targa). The Standard inline-four engine from the TR2/3 was continued but the displacement was increased from 1991cc to 2138 cc.

Triumph TR4

Predecessor Triumph TR3

Triumph TR4 with "Surrey Top"

In 1965, the TR4A with IRS or independent rear suspension superseded the TR4. In 1968 the TR4A's venerable four-cylinder engine was replaced by Triumph's 2.5-litre straight-6 and called the TR5 in the UK and Europe. In the US it was called the TR250.

Triumph TR4A (1965)

Triumph TR5/TR250 (1968)

Triumph TR6 (1969)

In 1969 the Triumph TR5/TR250 was succeeded by the Triumph TR6 styled by Karmann of West Germany.

 

Brochures

Triumph TR4 (USA, 1961)

Triumph TR4 (UK, 1962)

Advert Triumph TR4A (USA, 1960's)

1961, Cars: Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34

In September 1961 Volkswagen introduces at the Frankfurt Auto Show the new VW 1500 Karmann Ghia, internally coded as the Type 34. The car is based on the new Type 3 platform with the new 1500cc engine, and styling by Italian designer Sergio Sartorelli at Ghia.

There are some similar styling influences between the Karmann Ghia Type 14 and Type 34, the main difference is the chassis between the cars; the Type 14 shares its chassis with the Beetle (Type 1), whereas the Type 34 body is mounted on the Type 3 chassis. The Type 34 Karmann Ghia has four lights in front with a sweeping frontal line that wrapped along the sides toward the rear. The rear has round taillights and a flat vertical panel.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 (based on the Beetle chassis)

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Prototype Back circa 1959

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Prototype Front circa 1959

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Sergio Sartorelli Prototype circa 1960

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Front Study

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Front Study

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Front Study

At the time the Type 34 was the flagship model of the entire VW line, it was the most expensive, the fastest, and the most luxurious. The Type 34 was fitted standard with fog lights, cigar lighter, electric clock, locking steering column, front & rear vent windows, variable wiper controls, and luxurious interior accommodations. It was the only VW with the option of an electrically operated steel sliding sunroof.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Cabrio Prototype (1961)

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Fastback Prototype (1965)

A Type 34 cabriolet was designed and ready for mass production but Karmann could not produce the Cabriolets at a cost that would be competitive with the market. There were structural problems that required extensive modifications, which would increase the selling price dramatically. VW decided to shelve the cabriolet in 1962.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Press Photo (1961)

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Press Photo (1961)

During its production some changes were made. All 1962 - 1963 models had a 1500cc engine and a single side draft carburetor. The 1964 - 1965 models had the same 1500cc engine but with a dual carburator and dome topped pistons ("1500 S" models). Models for 1966 were fitted with the new 1600cc dual carburetor engine. From 1967 to 1969 all models featured the new 12 Volt electrical system with the 1600cc dual carb engine.

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 with Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 14 in the background

Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 with successor VW-Porsche 914

The Type 34 was built from September 1961 through July 1969. There were a total of 42,505 Coupes built, all at the Karmann factory in Osnabruck, Germany. It was replaced by the VW-Porsche 914 in 1969.

Brochure Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 Carbriolet, German 1961

Brochure Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, English 1961

Brochure Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, Italian 1965

Brochure Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, Spanish 1966