This 1961 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia convertible is finished in light blue metallic over blue and patterned upholstery and is powered by an air-cooled 1.2L flat-four paired with a four-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a dark blue convertible top, as well as a 12-volt electrical system, a single EMPI carburetor, drum brakes, 15″ steel wheels, chrome bumpers, a cabin heater, and a modern radio. The current owner acquired the car in 2016, and service in 2024 consisted of changing the oil, flushing the brake fluid, repairing the shifter, and replacing the left-front wheel bearing. This Karmann Ghia convertible is offered on dealer consignment, through a BaT Local Partner in Delaware, with a clean Maryland title.
The body was refinished under previous ownership in light blue metallic and features a dark blue convertible top. Exterior details include bullet-style front turn signals, a driver-side swan-neck mirror, bright trim, a vented decklid, and chrome bumpers with overriders.
Chrome-finished 15″ steel wheels wear chrome VW-stamped hubcaps and are mounted with Michelin XZX tires. Stopping power is provided by four-wheel drum brakes. Service in 2024 consisted of flushing the brake fluid and replacing the left-front wheel bearings.
The front bucket seats and rear bench are trimmed in blue vinyl with patterned cloth inserts and white piping. Appointments include a cabin heater, front lap belts, and a modern radio. The shifter was repaired in 2024.
The ivory-finished two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and a Wolfsburg crest. VDO instrumentation consists of a 90-mph speedometer, an analog clock, and a fuel-level gauge. The five-digit odometer shows 8k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The replacement air-cooled 1.2L flat-four features a 12-volt electrical system, a polished air cleaner, and a single EMPI downdraft carburetor. The most recent oil change was performed in 2024, and leaking oil is noted from the valve covers.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transaxle. Additional underside photos are presented in the gallery.