Vehicle Description
When you need or want to make an impression and impress the folks
or friends, many people turn to something exotic or unique. The
Maserati nameplate covers both. The Merak was the result of
Maserati's decision to market a lower cost alternative to the V-8
Bora. Introduced at the Paris show in 1972, the beautiful
Giugiaro-penned Merak shared most of its sheet metal with the Bora,
the notable difference being a buttress treatment behind the
cockpit as opposed to the Bora's complicated and costly clamshell
engine cover. Cost was kept in check by utilizing a 3-liter, 190-hp
version of the V-6 that Maserati had developed for (Maserati's
then-owner) the Citroen SM. The combination of a smaller V-6 riding
in the Bora chassis allowed room for the addition of rear
seats.
GR Auto Gallery is pleased to bring to market this low production,
gorgeous 1980 Maserati Merak. The car is finished in Rosso Fuoco
over a tan leather interior and shows very well. The 3.0 V6 runs
great at sounds healthy. The 5 speed manual transmission shifts
smoothly and the car holds the road well. The Merak rides on 15
inch wheels. Other highlights include air conditioning, Sony CD
player, clock on the dash, toolkit and sunroof.
The main competitors of the Merak were the similarly Italian,
mid-engined, 3-liter and 2+2 Dino 308 GT4 and Lamborghini Urraco
P250. This is a well preserved example and is sure to please.
Gr Auto Gallery, LLC and our sister company, Wheelz Sales and
Leasing Inc. makes every effort to represent each vehicle
accurately and with integrity. We also welcome third party
inspections when necessary. Although we try to do our very best to
be accurate in our description writing we are human and do make
mistakes. Unless otherwise noted, All vehicles are sold AS IS, No
Warranty Expressed or Implied. All sales final.
