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1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

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Sold for $30,000 on 8/3/22comments-icon38Comments
No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

This 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible is finished in red over white vinyl upholstery and powered by a replacement air-cooled 1.3L flat-four linked with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a replacement beige soft top, a RetroSound digital stereo, Pioneer speakers, and 15″ steel wheels with polished hubcaps. The car was acquired by the seller in August 2007, and maintenance since 2021 included performing a valve adjustment and replacing ignition components. This Karmann Ghia is offered at no reserve with partial service records, service manuals, three spare wheels, and a clean Oregon title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

The seller states that the body was repainted in its current shade of red in 1983, and additional paintwork was performed in June 2009. Equipment includes a replacement beige soft top, a top boot with red piping, chrome bumpers and trim, dual mirrors, bullet-style turn signals, and dual exhaust outlets. Noted flaws shown in the gallery include pitting at the brightwork, haziness at the windshield, and corrosion above the left headlight trim ring.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

Steel 15″ wheels wear polished VW hubcaps and are mounted with Coker Classic whitewall tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes, and a brake adjustment was performed in May 2021.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

The cabin features front bucket seats and a rear bench that were reupholstered in white vinyl with red piping in 2012. Features include lap belts, a locking glove compartment, and a RetroSound digital stereo linked to Pioneer speakers. A 12-volt wiper system has been fitted.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

The two-spoke steering wheel fronts a 90-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 96k miles, approximately 13k miles of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The clock and horn do not function.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

The replacement air-cooled 1.3L flat-four was reportedly sourced from a 1966 Beetle and was installed in the 1980s. Work performed in May 2021 included adjusting valves and carburetor, repairing the choke, performing an oil change, and replacing the spark plug wires, distributor cap, ignition points, and valve cover gaskets.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a replacement four-speed manual transaxle that is said to have been sourced from a 1967 Beetle. The left-rear axle boot was replaced in May 2021, and an oil leak is noted by the seller.

No Reserve: 1962 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible

Service records from current ownership will accompany the car and are detailed in the gallery. Service manuals and three spare wheels are also included in the sale.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $30,000 by JTTR1
Auction Ended August 3, 2022 at 1:33PM PT
Bids 15
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BaT Essentials

Seller: Wildfire
Location: Medford, Oregon 97504
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 4620112
  • 96k Miles Shown, TMU
  • Replacement Air-Cooled 1.3L Flat-Four
  • Four-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Repainted in Red
  • White Vinyl Upholstery
  • 15" Steel Wheels w/Hubcaps
  • Replacement Beige Soft Top
  • Chrome Bumpers
  • RetroSound Digital Stereo
  • Pioneer Speakers
  • Partial Service Records
  • Three Spare Wheels
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #80456