How Karl Meier became KAMEI!

During the 1952 Motor Show in Geneva, Karl Meier exhibited the first spoiler on a Volkswagen Beetle (above right). This was the initial step in the success of his auto extras business. Karl Meier soon became 'Kamei', a name now synonymous with innovation, quality and style.

New innovations quickly followed, such as a glove compartment under the dashboard and a removable interior boot lid. Head and arm rests, foot rests and the first 'soft' safety flower vase all formed part of the early accessory package.

Today Kamei -with over 50 years experience- co-operates with the car industry, and continues to produce high quality aerodynamic and practical products.

Kamei continues to develop and exhibit show cars to promote their latest car styling innovations. To follow up on the success of 2001's Beetster concept, based on the new Volkswagen Beetle, Kamei produced 2003's Beetster II: a fully functional, sporty two seater fun car.

Kamei's car styling additions enhance the Beetster's appearance with Headlight Trims, Front and Rear Covers, Exhaust Pipe Covers, Door Handle Covers, Footboard Covers and Stone Guards. Inside are a range of auto extras such as Centre Armrests, Cushions and the now traditional flower vase.


Karl Meier founder of Kamei
1952 Volkswagen Beetle 'Kamei Geneva Show Car' and 2003 Beetster II concept
2003 Kamei Dakar

Kamei's experience in aerodynamics has helped develop a one of the finest ranges of roof boxes on the market. All Kamei boxes are wind tunnel tested to ensure the best airflow possible. All are made from 'Durokam' - a modified UV-protected ABS plastic developed by Kamei to optimise weight, stability, and impact resistance. All boxes have hydraulic struts to hold up the lid and come with an impressive 6 year guarantee!

Of particular interest may be the new symmetrical Grizzly range - a box which you can mount so that it opens either from the left or the right hand side. With the Grizzly L you may well have space on your roof bars for two boxes, one e.g. for dry gear, the other for wet sailing gear.

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Kamei's 2003 Beetster II with the original 1952 Geneva show car
Far Left : Kari Meier.
With the Grizzly L you may well have space on your roof bars for two boxes, one e.g. for dry gear, the other for wet sailing gear.
Kamei Topstar XL roof boxes
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