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Maserati introduced their Ghibli at the 1966 Turin Motor Show. When it entered production, it soon outsold its two biggest rivals, the Ferrari Daytona and the Lamborghini Miura. The Ghibli wore a design courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro, who was working at Ghia. It was low, with a tubular steel chassis and measured 6 feet wide and 15 feet long. The back swept back form a low full-width grille with pop-headlights to a steeply angled windshield and fastback roof with a Kamm tail. The GT was given a five-speed ZF manual gearbox, twin 13-gallon fuel tanks (good for 300 mile range), leather upholstery, electric windows, reclining seats with head rests, a heated rear windscreen, air conditioning, and an adjustable steering column.
An updated model known as the SS was offered from 1969 to 1973. Power came from an engine with a new dry sump design, which had been devised in order to accommodate the low hood line of the sleek coupe. The 4.9-liter V8 engine offered 335 horsepower and could carry the car to a top speed of 170 mph. Braking was managed by two twin-servo assisted ventilated disc brakes with three pistons per caliper.
The current owner has owned this example for 38 years. He acquired it through a broker in Orlando, Florida in 1976. At the time, the odometer showed 35,000 miles. The new owner drove it regularly for about 12,000 miles until 1979. After that it was put into storage prior to being given a lengthy restoration. The car was completely rebuilt mechanically, with the engine and transmission overhauled by an Italian automobile specialist in the late 1980s. Work was done to the suspension, brakes, and steering. A new exhaust was fitted, and the Campagnolo alloy wheels were polished around that time as well.
The silver blue exterior color was changed to Maserati Red. The white leather interior was reupholstered in a saddle tan color, with Connolly hides shipped from London. The car was re-wired, and the original Blaupunkt radio was rebuilt.
The car rides on the correct Michelin XWX tires. The restoration work was completed in 2011 and since that time the car has been driven about 600 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
An updated model known as the SS was offered from 1969 to 1973. Power came from an engine with a new dry sump design, which had been devised in order to accommodate the low hood line of the sleek coupe. The 4.9-liter V8 engine offered 335 horsepower and could carry the car to a top speed of 170 mph. Braking was managed by two twin-servo assisted ventilated disc brakes with three pistons per caliper.
The current owner has owned this example for 38 years. He acquired it through a broker in Orlando, Florida in 1976. At the time, the odometer showed 35,000 miles. The new owner drove it regularly for about 12,000 miles until 1979. After that it was put into storage prior to being given a lengthy restoration. The car was completely rebuilt mechanically, with the engine and transmission overhauled by an Italian automobile specialist in the late 1980s. Work was done to the suspension, brakes, and steering. A new exhaust was fitted, and the Campagnolo alloy wheels were polished around that time as well.
The silver blue exterior color was changed to Maserati Red. The white leather interior was reupholstered in a saddle tan color, with Connolly hides shipped from London. The car was re-wired, and the original Blaupunkt radio was rebuilt.
The car rides on the correct Michelin XWX tires. The restoration work was completed in 2011 and since that time the car has been driven about 600 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2013
2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $130,000-USD $160,000
Sale Price :
USD $151,250
1971 Maserati Ghibli Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Maserati Ghibli
(Data based on Model Year 1971 sales)
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4,9L SS Chassis#: AM115/49/2130 Sold for USD$124,705 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé Coachwork by Carrozzeria Ghia Chassis#: AM115/49 2144 Sold for USD$98,710 2024 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde a Paris | |
1971 MASERATI GHIBLI 4.9 SS COUPE Chassis#: AM115/49*2272 Sold for USD$313,000 2023 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé Chassis#: AM115/49*2302* Sold for USD$175,764 2023 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupé by Ghia Chassis#: AM115/49 2110 Sold for USD$138,857 2020 RM Sothebys : Paris | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Chassis#: AM115492036 Sold for USD$159,040 2019 Bonhams : Quail Lodge Auction | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS COUPE Chassis#: AM/115/49/2152 Sold for USD$156,500 2019 Bonhams : Greenwich Concours | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Spyder Conversion Chassis#: AM115/49 2052 Sold for USD$213,953 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé Chassis#: AM115/49 1990 Sold for USD$270,256 2018 Bonhams : Goodwood Revival | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé Chassis#: AM115/49.1956 Sold for USD$314,261 2018 Bonhams : The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9-Litre Coupé Chassis#: AM115/49.1956 Sold for USD$258,242 2016 Bonhams : Bond Street Auction | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Chassis#: AM115/49 2184 Sold for USD$18,832 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Sold for USD$191,744 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Chassis#: AM115/49 2130 Sold for USD$323,568 2016 RM Sothebys : Duemila Ruote | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Spider Chassis#: AM115/S/49.1237 Sold for USD$1,500,000 2016 Gooding & Company : Pebble Beach | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4,9LSS Chassis#: AM115/49/2098 Sold for USD$300,323 2016 Rétromobile 2016 by Artcurial Motorcars | |
1971 MASERATI GHIBLI 4.9 SS COUPE Chassis#: AM115.49.2110 Sold for USD$242,000 2015 Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS Chassis#: AM115492152 Sold for USD$295,000 2015 Mecum : Monterey | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Chassis#: AM115 49 2248 Sold for USD$203,500 2013 Gooding and Company - Pebble Beach | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe Chassis#: AM 115/49 2152 Sold for USD$151,250 2013 RM Auctions - Amelia Island |
Maserati Ghiblis That Failed To Sell At Auction
1971 Maserati Ghibli's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.7-Litres coupé | 115.2392 | 2024 Bonhams : Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco' | $130,000 | $160,000 | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4900 Spyder | AM115/S49/*1255* | 2023 Artcurial : Le Mans Classic | $600,000 | $800,000 | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli Coupe | 2022 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | ||||
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe by Ghia | AM115/49 2278 | 2021 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | $200,000 | $225,000 | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS Coupe | AM115492278 | 2020 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |||
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS | AM115492278 | 2019 Mecum : Monterey | $175,000 | $250,000 | $300,000 |
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupé by Ghia | AM115/49 2506 | 2018 RM Sothebys : London | $220,000 | $260,000 | |
1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.7-Litre Coupe | AM115 1962 | 2012 Bonhams Paris, La Halle Freyssinet Motocars | $40,000 | $60,000 | |
1971 MASERATI GHILBI 4.9L SS | 115/49/1878 | 2011 Rétromobile | |||
1971 Maserati Ghibli SS Coupe | AM115 49-1990 | 2007 Bonhams Ferrari et les Prestigieuses Italiennes | $120,000 | $140,000 |
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