I believe you're referring to the heater channels. These run the length of the car on both sides. Typically you have a heat exchanger attached to the exhaust and the exchanger then connects to the heater channels.
If these are open or capped off there's a good chance the car has an aftermarket exhaust attached that didn't include an connection for the heat exchangers so they were removed.
Now, if you're referring to the holes in the body panels on both sides just in front of the wheel, those are the access plates to the torsion bars in the rear suspension.
Yes, the Karmann Ghia came with factory disc brakes in front, and drum brakes in rear.
Not at all Ghia bumpers are unique to the Karmann Ghia. Beetle bumpers only fit the Beetle models.
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It is possible you are referring to the Karmann Ghia, a sporty vehicle from VW that was designed by the Ghia studios and with a body built by the Karmann coachworks.
A 1958 Volkswagon Karmann Ghia
One might find images of the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia in Car and Parts Magazine, September 2005 issue. The Car and Driver magazine in 1972, June issue, talks about the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. You can also find images by typing Junkyard Find:1970 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
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On the right side in the engine compartment. Not to be confused with the expansion canister in the front trunk near the spare tire.