The 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 now on display at the DFW Car & Toy Museum in Fort Worth represents a rare opportunity for American enthusiasts to see a vehicle that was never officially sold in the United States. Known as the "Razor Edge Ghia" for its sharp, angular styling, the Type 34 was styled by Italian design house Carrozzeria Ghia and hand-built by Karmann as a more luxurious and exclusive sibling to the familiar Karmann Ghia Type 14. Its presence in the Ron Sturgeon Collection is significant because few examples ever made the transatlantic journey, making any sighting on American soil a noteworthy occasion.
The car's rarity is underscored by production figures: only around 42,000 Type 34s were built globally, and far fewer survive today. This particular example, finished in elegant beige, was reportedly purchased new in Europe and later brought stateside by a U.S. military service member. It retains hallmark features such as 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, passenger grab handle, and a full VDO gauge cluster, including 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.
According to Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum, the Type 34's appeal lies in its obscurity. "Most people have never seen a Type 34 in person—let alone one this complete," Sturgeon said. "It's a rare opportunity to experience a piece of VW history that was never meant for U.S. roads." The car is an integral part of a collection that celebrates not just automotive beauty, but the stories and people behind each vehicle, and it can be viewed alongside over 200 other classic vehicles and thousands of vintage toys.
The museum, formerly known as the DFW Elite Toy Museum, was founded by Sturgeon in the 1980s and recently relocated to a 150,000-square-foot facility in North Fort Worth. For those unable to visit in person, details about the 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Type 34 are available online, and the museum's website at dfwcarandtoymuseum.com provides further information about the collection and visiting hours.
