The 1962 & 63 model Type 34 Karmann Ghias had a number of transfers on them giving instructions on switch locations, tyre pressures, opening and closing the rear boot lid (all on the glove box lid) and also on the need to keep the rear air intake clear of obstruction (located in the air intake channel).
Whilst some stickers had been reproduced there were no completely authentic water transfers in the exact script and colour or in German.
These have now been reproduced by Scott Taylor (contact him through Type34.org via the website if you need these). They are absolutely fantastic and a great aid to authentic restoration. Scott has also reproduced transfers for the early Knecht style single carb air cleaners and is looking to expand the range to the Mann style air cleaners and later twin carb ones, photos of any good remaining examples should be forwarded to him.
Interestingly my early car doesn't carry these transfers either in the glove box or in the rear air intake tray. I'm not clear if they only came on after the first couple of months production or if my car missed out on them. It will be receiving a set once the paintwork is complete.
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