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Total production through 1970 comprised 830 coupes and 120 spyders.
This Mistral Spyder was delivered new in the United Kingdom by Maserati Concession, the London dealership. It is a right-hand drive 3.5-liter Mistral that came to the United States around 1980. It was in a Missouri collection until 2007. During the 1986-1990 period, the car was treated to a restoration. The car presently shows 34,134 miles with most mechanical systems rebuilt much more recently than that. It is painted in brilliant yellow with tan leather interior.
In 2008, this Mistral Spyder was offered for sale at the 'Quail Lodge, A Sale of Exceptional Motorcars and Automobilia' presented by Bonhams Auction. The lot was estimated to sell for $170,000 - 190,000 but would leave the auction unsold.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2008
The Mistral was produced from 1963 through 1970. During its production lifespan, 120 spyders and 830 coupes were produced. The design had been penned by the Italian stylist Pietro Frua, arguably one of his greatest automotive designs. The French had a name for a strong, cold wind in their southern region, it was Mistral. Maserati adopted the name because it embodied the essence of the wind - speed. The original name for the vehicle had been Due Posti.
In 1963, Maserati introduced the Mistral at Auto Shows and a year later the production version was ready. Initially, the vehicle was to be outfitted with a 3.5 liter power-plant, however, the production version received a 3.7-liter engine. It was a derivative of the engine used in Maserati's motorsport. The cylinder head had hemispherical combustion champers, Lucas indirect fuel injection, and a chain-driven camshafts. Mounted under the gently sloping hood, the 245 horsepower six-cylinder engine powered the rear wheels and could propel the vehicle from zero to sixty in 7 seconds.
The short wheelbase provided room for two passengers. A square section welded together had replaced the classic elliptic tubular frame in an effort to reduce the overall weight. A 4.0-liter engine now lurked under the hood, raising the overall horsepower rating by ten and giving the Mistral a top speed of just under 160 mph.
The Mistral was outfitted with a ZF 5-speed gearbox, disc brakes on all four corners and the traditional Borrani wire wheels. The later models had light alloy wheels. The interior was plush, elegant, and inviting with rich leather bucket seats. A hard top could be purchased as optional equipment for the Spyder version, making it more versatile.
In production for seven years and with nearly 1000 examples created, this is truly a magnificent automobile. Its beautiful curves, wrap-around chrome bumper, and Maserati's marriage of racing and luxury made this a suitable choice for all types of automobile enthusiasts.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
For more information and related vehicles, click hereIn 1963, Maserati introduced the Mistral at Auto Shows and a year later the production version was ready. Initially, the vehicle was to be outfitted with a 3.5 liter power-plant, however, the production version received a 3.7-liter engine. It was a derivative of the engine used in Maserati's motorsport. The cylinder head had hemispherical combustion champers, Lucas indirect fuel injection, and a chain-driven camshafts. Mounted under the gently sloping hood, the 245 horsepower six-cylinder engine powered the rear wheels and could propel the vehicle from zero to sixty in 7 seconds.
The short wheelbase provided room for two passengers. A square section welded together had replaced the classic elliptic tubular frame in an effort to reduce the overall weight. A 4.0-liter engine now lurked under the hood, raising the overall horsepower rating by ten and giving the Mistral a top speed of just under 160 mph.
The Mistral was outfitted with a ZF 5-speed gearbox, disc brakes on all four corners and the traditional Borrani wire wheels. The later models had light alloy wheels. The interior was plush, elegant, and inviting with rich leather bucket seats. A hard top could be purchased as optional equipment for the Spyder version, making it more versatile.
In production for seven years and with nearly 1000 examples created, this is truly a magnificent automobile. Its beautiful curves, wrap-around chrome bumper, and Maserati's marriage of racing and luxury made this a suitable choice for all types of automobile enthusiasts.
By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2006
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