1967 Maserati Ghibli Coupe

The Maserati Ghibli was introduced at the Turin Motor Show in 1966. Its design was courtesy of Giorgetto Giugiaro of Ghia. The name 'Ghibli' continued Maserati's naming scheme after the wind. Ghibli is the name for a collection of winds blowing across the Sahara desert. It was fitted with Maserati's most powerful engine to date, a 4.7-liter V8 that promised power and performance.

This particular Maserati Ghibli is one of just 1,149 examples producing during the production lifespan, lasting from 1967 through 1973. It is painted in yellow and has a black interior. There is a ZF five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel disc brakes. The engines quad camshafts are chain driven which eliminates the expense of having to replace belts.

This car was owned by a Maserati-Ferrari mechanic for 27 years. In the early 2000s, it was reconditioned both mechanically and cosmetically. In 2009, this 154 MPH Ghibli was offered for sale at the Gooding & Company auction held in Scottsdale, Arizona. It was expected to sell for $100,000 - $130,000 and offered without reserve. The lot was sold for $77,000 including buyer's premium.

In 2010, the car was offered for sale at the Sports & Classics of Monterey presented by RM Auctions. It was estimated to sell for $120,000 - $140,000. As bidding came to a close, the car had been sold for the sum of $107,250 inclusive of buyer's premium.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2010