1970 MASERATI GHIBLI 4.7L

French title
Chassis n° AM 115*1402
Engine n° AM 115*982

• One of Giugiaro’s most beautiful designs
• Engine recently rebuilt, running-in to be completed
• Well cared-for car, ready to be driven

According to its factory build card, this Ghibli 4.7, chassis no. 1402, was built on 8 November 1969 and first registered nearly a year later, on 1 September 1970, in the Rome area. It went on to spend most of its life in Italy. In 2014, it came to France, by then finished in its superb current combination of black paint and
a ‘Senape’ leather interior. It had previously been restored, with black chosen in preference to its original ‘Blu Scuro’, a very dark blue. Particularly well preserved, its upholstery is undoubtedly original and has been well cared for, giving it an attractive patina; all the carpets were previously restored and are in very good condition. Its current owner, a great car enthusiast and connoisseur of the model, bought the car at auction in 2016; following a mechanical problem, he had the engine entirely rebuilt in 2017. The work was done by the specialist QM Developments at Gullegem in Belgium at a cost of more than 40,000 € (as the invoices show). As the car has been little used since, its running-in will need to be completed. The engine bloc is not original, but is of the correct type and is therefore ready to cover thousands of miles to the delight of the car’s passengers. It has a superb stainless steel exhaust. In sound overall condition, attractively presented and with its engine professionally rebuilt, this example, with its attractive estimated price, should certainly appeal to fans of the Ghibli. Its magnificent design, by a young Giorgetto Giugiaro, mated to a twin-cam V8, will remain forever an automotive masterpiece.

The auction of this lot will take place on Friday 18 March 2022.
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