Until 7.1967, the Karmann Ghia had no dashboard trim, the dashboard was like all Volkswagen of the time painted in the colour of the bodywork. The fact that luxury and finish were of paramount importance to the Karmann is evident in many small details. The ignition switch on all other VW models was very visible on the dashboard without any finishing, while Karmann Ghia's contact switch was well integrated into the dashboard. The finishing joint mentioned here is tightened in the dashboard where the ignition lock passes. Not only a careful finish, but also the possible rattling of the lock against the dashboard is avoided.
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