Vehicle Description
Gateway Classic Cars of Dallas is excited to present the rarest car
we have ever hosted. a 1967 Ghia 1500 GT. Carrozzeria Ghia is
famous for their custom work on other models of cars however, Ghia
built a few models of their own in the 1960s. This extraordinary
Ghia 1500 GT is one of very few of these rare cars. Only 846 were
built between 1963 and 1967. Only 35 were officially exported to
the USA. Almost none remain in any condition. This is an
exceptional example, perhaps one of the finest in the world. The
1500 GT was powered by a Fiat 1.5-liter straight-four with
horsepower ratings ranging from 67 to 84. The top speed was over
100 mph. The suspension consists of an independent front end with
coil springs and a live rear axle with leaf springs. The former
owner replaced the Fiat 1500 motor with a fresh 118 horsepower 2
Litre Volvo motor with dual SU carburetors. When he performed the
complete restoration, the body and frame were blasted, epoxy primed
and painted Rosso Corsa by a top-quality paint shop in Bellingham,
WA. The replacement motor weighs considerably less than the
original motor and produces nearly 30 more horsepower. The Borrani
wheels have been powder coated and new tires were fitted. The
headliner, seats, and carpet are all fully restored. A superb and
fast car, the extra 40-60hp makes it an exciting drive. Full
documentation of restoration accompanies this rare, unusual, and
uncompromising car. Compare it to the much more common and much
more expensive Alfa Romeo Sprint Specials. It is a veritable
bargain at only 25% of the pricing. Only 846 Built: Estimated only
35 Sold in the United States This GT, which in 1963 began a limited
production run that would last five years, offered a very different
take on 1500 than did its Fiat-badged Pininfarina Coupe
counterpart. The Ghia stylists working under chief Sergio
Sartorelli gave the 1500 GT pure two-seat sports car looks courtesy
of a long, sloping hood line and dashing fastback profile that
terminated in a neat Kamm tail. Special detailing abounded in
delightfully shaped front fender vents, hidden door handles, and a
slender rear bumper that perfectly shapes the rear panel and its
simple round taillamps. Carrozzeria Ghia's smaller size limited its
ability to mass-produce the 100-mph capable 1500 GT, and according
to company records, just 846 were built, with around 35 being sold
new in America by a Detroit, Michigan, company called Krim Car
Imports. For more information on this 1967 Ghia 1500 GT, call:
817-310-9400 or stop by our Dallas showroom. To view HD photos and
video, visit Gatewayclassiccars.com
