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1968 Maserati Ghibli 4,7L
Estimate:
€90,000 - €130,000

Complete Description

Belgian title
Chassis No. AM115.550 Engine No. AM115.550

- From one of the most significant Belgian collections

- Superb design by Giugiaro for Ghia

- Equipped with its original engine

- Numerous recent mechanical works


The Maserati Ghibli needs no introduction to enthusiasts of Italian cars. With its stunning design by Giorgetto Giugiaro, it stands alongside famous cars like the Lamborghini Miura and Ferrari Daytona, both of which are powered by V12 engines. Less radical than the Miura, more restrained and elegant, it offers comparable performance with its V8 producing 330 horsepower. The Daytona, more sporty and faster, left the Ghibli with a clientele of more refined enthusiasts.

This Ghibli, the 275th built, comes from one of the most important collections in Belgium. It was sold new in the United States with optional Borrani wheels, equipped with an automatic gearbox. It was converted to a ZF 5-speed manual gearbox by Lusso Service Holland in 1991. It was then completely repainted in its original Blu Sera color. The work was done to the highest standards, as it still retains its superb shine. Acquired in the early 2000s, it has received the ongoing maintenance dedicated to each car in the collection. A major overhaul was carried out in the collection's mechanical workshops, with head gaskets replaced, cylinder heads machined, and the engine now running on unleaded fuel. The engine seals were reviewed, the cooling system refurbished, and many hoses replaced. The chrome trim is of very high quality. The black leather interior is in very good condition, with just a bit of patina, and is original. The dashboard is fitted with a Becker Grand Prix radio. The tires, dating from 2008, will need to be replaced. This beautiful Ghibli, with its highly desirable provenance, will be delivered with its tool kit and jack. The Ghibli, made famous at the time by Alain Delon in the movie La piscine (chassis AM115.554), is a fabulous car that could compete with the stars of the era, the Miura and Daytona.

Contacts

Anne Claire MANDINE
Auctioneer
Tel. +33 1 42 99 20 73
acmandine@artcurial.com
Anne-Claire MANDINE
Sale Administrator
Tel. +33 1 42 99 20 73
motorcars@artcurial.com

Absentee & Telephone Bids

Kristina Vrzests
Tel. +33 1 42 99 20 51
bids@artcurial.com

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