To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
€210,000 - €260,000
- Beautifully restored in its original colours of Avorio Santa
Anita over a Black interior
- U.S. delivery example
- Desirable, early production Ghibli 4.7
When discussing the finest Italian automobiles of the late 1960s
and early 1970s, there are three cars that often rank as the most
desirable: the Lamborghini Miura, the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona,
and the Maserati Ghibli. Debuting two years before the Daytona, the
Ghibli was first seen at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. Styled at
Carrozzeria Ghia by Giorgetto Giugiaro and named after a wind in
the Sahara Desert, the Ghibli rivaled the Ferrari Daytona for
straight-line performance - its top speed was close to 275km/h
(170mph). Boasting a long bonnet flowing into a sloped roofline
punctuated by a wide-mouth grille and Maserati's proudly displayed
logo, the Ghibli was equal parts aggressive and sensual. Its design
has stood the test of time and is still considered to be one of the
most attractive Maseratis ever built.
According to Maserati Classiche's records, this early Ghibli was
completed assembly at Maserati's Modena workshops in November 1967.
It was built to left hand drive specifications with the desirable
ZF five-speed manual transmission and boasts a striking colour
combination of Avorio Santa Anita paintwork (20Y306) over Black
Connolly (1560) leather. Several aspects make this example notable
as an early-production Ghibli, due to two brake calipers on the
front brakes, a double thermostat in the engine bay, a "drop-down"
tailgate, Smith's gauges, Marchal headlamps, stainless steel trim
on the dashboard, and Borrani wire wheels fitted with a central
wheel lock.
Shortly after completion, it was shipped to Tacoma, Washington in
the United States, and is believed to have spent the majority of
its life in California. The car was then sold to an individual in
the Netherlands in 1999 and was sold to an individual in Italy in
2013. There, the car was fully restored in its original colours
from 2014-2015 and remained in Italy until 2019 before being
purchased by the consignor. Today, the car remains in beautiful
condition, having been well preserved following its
restoration.
According to the consignor, the bodywork is said to be solid and
extremely straight with the paint in wonderful condition. All
panels fit properly, and the undercarriage is very neat and clean.
Inside, its black leather upholstery provides a striking contrast
to the paintwork, and the gauges and carpets are said to be in good
condition. Finally, the car is said to drive great and handle
perfectly. Importantly, the car is accompanied by a build
specifications, a certificate of origin, and a delivery note from
Maserati Classiche, as well as an impressive history file
containing invoices and photographs from the restoration.
This Ghibli would certainly make an ideal entrant for regional
concours d'elegance and Italian car shows or may be appreciated on
the open road for the 4.7-litre engine's smooth torque and muscular
performance. One of the most stunning sports cars ever made, the
Ghibli was a worthy rival for the Ferrari Daytona and represents
exceptional value for money today, just as it did forty years ago.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/0420.