This 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible was purchased by its current owner in 2014, after it had reportedly been repainted yellow the year before. Power is provided by an air-cooled 1.6L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a replacement black convertible top, chrome bumpers, dual side mirrors, aftermarket intake and exhaust components, and 15″ steel wheels with bright hubcaps in addition to front disc brakes, black leatherette upholstery, a walnut shift knob, and seatbelts. Work in October 2025 is said to have included replacing the fuel tank and carburetor. This Karmann Ghia convertible is offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of its owner with a parts receipt and a rebuilt Florida title in the owner’s name.
The car’s repaint in yellow is said to have been carried out in 2013, with a replacement black convertible top fitted at that time. Exterior details include chrome bumpers with overriders along with dual side mirrors, a heated glass rear window, a vented decklid, and bright trim.
This is a relist after the vehicle was previously sold on BaT in November of 2025 and the winning bidder failed to follow through with their commitment to purchase. This was not due to any fault with the vehicle. The winner’s participation on BaT has been restricted.
Steel 15″ wheels with polished covers are mounted with 165-section Star Centurion Metric tires. Braking is provided by front discs and rear drums.
The bucket seats are upholstered in black leatherette, and other appointments include a walnut shift knob, front seatbelts, a locking glovebox, and pleated door pockets as well as a cassette stereo that does not work. Torn seat upholstery is depicted in the gallery.
The four-spoke steering wheel wears an aftermarket wrap, and it frames VDO instrumentation consisting of a nonoperational 120-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a fuel-level gauge. The frozen five-digit odometer shows 5k miles, and the seller approximates 1k miles driven under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown. The car’s Florida title carries a “not actual” odometer note.
The air-cooled 1.6L flat-four is said to have been rebuilt under prior ownership and is equipped with a degreed pulley, a PerTronix Flame Thrower ignition coil, and aftermarket intake and exhaust components. A replacement carburetor was installed in October 2025, and the fuel tank is said to have been replaced at that time.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. Rust on underside surfaces is noted by the seller, with additional photos viewable in the gallery.
The vehicle’s Florida title carries a “rebuilt” brand along with the notation, “may have previously been declared a total loss vehicle due to damage.”
Source: 1972 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia Convertible at No Reserve
