For Sale: 1967 Maserati Mistral in Saint Louis, Missouri

Introduced in November 1963 at the Salone Internazionale dell'Automobile di Torino, the Maserati Mistral ushered in a new era for the marque, both in nomenclature and in engineering philosophy. Named after the cold, forceful wind that sweeps across southern France, the Mistral established Maserati's tradition of wind inspired model names, a lineage that would later include the Ghibli, Bora, and Khamsin. More significantly, it represented the final and most refined expression of Maserati's celebrated front engined, twin spark, double overhead cam inline six engine, whose roots can be traced directly to the marque's formidable 350S sports racing program of the 1950s.
The Mistral succeeded the long running 3500 GT and carried forward the concept of a refined yet purposeful Italian gran turismo. Its striking bodywork was penned by Pietro Frua, whose deft hand gave the Mistral a low, athletic stance defined by a sharp shark nose grille, delicate glasshouse, and abbreviated Kamm style tail. Offered in both fixed roof coupe and open Spyder form, the latter featured a distinctive removable aluminum hardtop that echoed the coupe's elegant roofline while preserving the flexibility of open air motoring.
Production numbers underscore the Mistral Spyder's rarity. Over the model's seven year production run, Maserati completed just 124 Spyders, compared to 844 coupes. Of those Spyders, a mere 30 early examples were equipped with the original 3.5 liter inline six. The example offered here, chassis 027, is one of those highly coveted early 3.5 liter Spyders.
Commissioned in July 1964, chassis 027 was originally specified in Grigio Montebello over a Pella Rossa leather interior, a sophisticated and sporting combination. Its factory order form documents an impressive array of period options, including the rarely specified aluminum removable hardtop, Borrani wire wheels, a Blaupunkt radio, and electric windows. Completed in October 1964, the car was dispatched new to Auto Distributors of New York, as confirmed by accompanying Maserati Classiche documentation.
At some point earlier in its life, the Mistral was refinished in red with a tan interior and reportedly spent several years on museum display. In 2012, it was acquired by a previous owner in Florida, who soon thereafter commissioned a comprehensive, ground up restoration beginning in 2013. The work was approached with an emphasis on authenticity, craftsmanship, and long term enjoyment. The body was stripped to bare metal, the floor pans replaced as needed, and the car refinished in the elegant and period correct Blu Sera Metallizzato. The result is a finish that accentuates Frua's clean, flowing lines while giving the Spyder a distinctly purposeful presence.
Interior restoration was entrusted to Coachtrim of Danbury, Connecticut, which retrimmed the cabin in correct Rosso Connolly leather and fitted a new black fabric convertible top. The aluminum hardtop was also restored, receiving a replacement headliner, while the trunk was properly retrimmed in quilted black vinyl. Exterior brightwork was refinished by Qual Krom of Erie, Pennsylvania, returning the bumpers and trim to concours level presentation.
Mechanically, the Mistral benefitted from a thorough refurbishment as well. The suspension, featuring independent double wishbones with coil springs up front and a leaf sprung solid rear axle, was overhauled to ensure proper road manners. While the Mistral was originally equipped with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, this system was replaced during the restoration with triple Weber 42 DCOE carburetors, rebuilt and tuned by Greg Jones of Stuart, Florida. The original Lucas injection unit remains with the car today, offering the next owner the option to return the engine to its factory Iniezione specification. Additional mechanical work included replacement ignition components, ensuring strong and reliable performance.
The car rides on correct Borrani wire wheels secured by three eared knock offs and fitted with Pirelli Cinturato tires in 2017, with a matching wire spare housed neatly in the trunk. Following completion of its restoration, the Mistral saw minimal use, accruing only nominal mileage and remaining carefully maintained by its previous owner, a devotee to Italian sports cars.
Today, this exceptionally rare 3.5 liter Mistral Spyder is offered with its matching aluminum hardtop, tool roll, and Maserati Classiche documentation confirming retention of its original, matching numbers engine (AM109S 027 internal no. 2308). Elegant, powerful, and beautifully restored, the Mistral Spyder stands among the finest grand touring cars of the 1960s, an evocative blend of racing pedigree, Italian style, and open air sophistication, ready to be shown, driven, and appreciated by its next caretaker.


Offers welcome and trades considered.