Comments on: Karmann officially closes its doors

By: Safur

Safur — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:25:30 +0000

Karmann is well and is still supplying convertible tops to major OEMs. In fact, Karmann USA is operating successfully and just recently launched Karmann Classics, a new aftermarket unit, restoring convertible tops of classic Karmann Ghias and Beetle convertibles. (Per comment of athens): Yes, Karmann continues to supply the top for the new Infiniti G37.

By: Top Cover

Top Cover — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:34:34 +0000

The above comment is accurate. The only Karmann faciilty affected is the Osnabruck, Germany location. All others including the Poland facility are not involved.

By: Larry Weis

Larry Weis — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:53:32 +0000

The information posted by Left Lane News is incorrect. Karmann is still alive and well. There vehicle assembly line in Germany was shut down and they are restructuring in Germany, but there North American operations, for example, are unaffected.

By: Rafa LL

Rafa LL — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:45:06 +0000

Oh God, and now with the global warming and that what the world is going to do without convertibles?!

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:59:26 +0000

More like with my toes. Gotta hold the beer too.

By: projectzr1

projectzr1 — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:39:53 +0000

^^
Wow…

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:54:17 +0000

Gotcha mayer_ray. It’s tough to type with one hand.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:49:19 +0000

Sorry Johnny – the neighbor’s hot wife distracted me. She’s pulling weeds in some skimpy shorts and not exactly reaching to pull them in a ladylike fashion.

By: AutoCritical

AutoCritical — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:28:25 +0000

What a shame…

We can only wait till many years down when someone tries to revive it!

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:24:54 +0000

You OK mayer_ray? That’s the most subtle comment you’ve posted in weeks.

By: mayer_ray_nagin

mayer_ray_nagin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 01:09:59 +0000

No more or less tragic than any other bankruptcy, right? I mean, if Karmann actually would build products people want while also having competent management they wouldn’t be in this situation.

By: athens

athens — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:32:13 +0000

Apparently other companies must build convertible tops under license from Karmann. I believe that the folding hard convertible top for the brand new Infiniti G37 is a Karmann product.

By: 2morrowdesign

2morrowdesign — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:37:56 +0000

Today is a sad day for the gearhead.

By: Madcapp

Madcapp — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 22:29:48 +0000

Wow, that’s terrible. They are one of the leading retractible hardtop suppliers…like the Mercedes SL, SLK, and Lexus SC430. And geez, all the cool/odd cars they built…Triumph TR6, BMW 3.0CS and 635CSI, AMC Javelin, Merkur XR4Ti. Shame, shame, shame.