Car enthusiasts and casual visitors alike have a rare opportunity to see a piece of automotive history at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. The museum's Ron Sturgeon Collection features a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, a model never officially sold in the United States. Known as the "Razor Edge Ghia" for its sharp, angular styling, this vehicle is a standout among Volkswagens and a testament to the museum's dedication to preserving unique automotive stories.
The Type 34 was styled by Italian design house Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-built by Karmann in Germany. It was positioned as a more luxurious and refined sibling to the familiar Karmann Ghia Type 14, featuring a more spacious cabin and distinctive lines. Despite its admiration across Europe, few examples made the transatlantic journey, making any sighting on American soil noteworthy. This particular car was reportedly purchased new in Europe and later brought to the United States by a U.S. military service member, adding to its unique provenance.
Finished in elegant beige, the vehicle retains many hallmark features, including a two-spoke steering wheel with a Wolfsburg horn ring, chrome accents, and a push-button AM/FM radio. The interior also boasts crank windows, a locking glovebox, a passenger grab handle, and a full VDO gauge cluster with a 100-mph speedometer, clock, and aftermarket 6k-rpm tachometer. The rear-mounted engine delivers power through a four-speed manual transaxle, while the front trunk houses the fuel tank and spare wheel, typical of Volkswagen's engineering layout. The odometer shows 54,000 miles, supporting its well-preserved status.
"Most people have never seen a Type 34 in person—let alone one this complete," says Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum. "It's a rare opportunity to experience a piece of VW history that was never meant for U.S. roads." With only around 42,000 Type 34s produced globally and far fewer surviving today, this 1967 coupe is one of the rarest air-cooled Volkswagens ever built. Its presence in the collection underscores the museum's focus on celebrating not just automotive beauty, but the stories and people behind each vehicle.
For those interested in viewing this rare Volkswagen and over 200 other classic vehicles and thousands of vintage toys, the DFW Car & Toy Museum is located at 2550 McMillan Parkway in North Fort Worth. The 150,000-square-foot facility offers free parking and admission, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. More information about the museum and its collection, including the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34, can be found on its website. The museum, formerly known as the DFW Elite Toy Museum, continues to be a go-to source for toy and car lovers worldwide.
The display of this rare Type 34 is significant for the automotive community, as it offers a glimpse into a model that was never intended for the American market. It also highlights the museum's role in preserving automotive history and providing educational and entertaining experiences for visitors. For more details, visit dfwcarandtoymuseum.com.
