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The Modena, Italy-based luxury sports car maker has recently refreshed its entire U.S. lineup. Most notably, the Ghibli sedan (Tipo M157) was updated for a more “unified identity” with respect to the Quattroporte and Levante SUV in a bid to create a “common language.” In case this type of convention isn’t for your stand-out-in-a-crowd heart, then Mecum Auctions has a classic and very yellow solution.
Maserati’s Ghibli nameplate lived and died on a number of occasions. It first came to life way back in 1967 as a two-door, V8-powered, 2+2 grand tourer. It had a short stint through 1973 and got reborn as a twin-turbocharged V6 coupe back in 1992 before maturing into a third-generation sedan. Nothing wrong with being a little serious, but still, this is Maserati we're talking about.
Just take a look at this stunning Fly Yellow (with a Tan interior) 1973 Ghibli. Call us crazy, but we’d give up in a second the chance to own all three representatives of the modern Maserati lineup (not including the MC20, that’s a whole different story) for a shot at parking this classic on our driveway.
Mecum Auctions, which has this on consignment for the upcoming Glendale, Arizona event (March 18th to 20th), says we’re looking at one of just 1,274 Ghibli examples made throughout the nameplate's first run. Even more so, it’s a rare late-production Ghibli SS version.
This 1973 unit sports the desirable 4.9-liter V8 engine that was capable of churning out 335 hp back in the day with help from no fewer than four Weber carburetors. All power was sent through a ZF-sourced five-speed manual suspension, and the Ghibli SS made itself worthy of being called the fastest Maserati road car at the time with an independent front suspension and a Salisbury live rear axle setup.
According to Mecum, this Ghibli SS appears sparkling clean with its Fly Yellow exterior/Tan interior combination because it was subjected to a cosmetic refresh (including the paint). It also comes with classically enticing elements such as the wood-rimmed steering wheel or the "let’s remember the analog ways" pushbutton AM/FM radio.
Just take a look at this stunning Fly Yellow (with a Tan interior) 1973 Ghibli. Call us crazy, but we’d give up in a second the chance to own all three representatives of the modern Maserati lineup (not including the MC20, that’s a whole different story) for a shot at parking this classic on our driveway.
Mecum Auctions, which has this on consignment for the upcoming Glendale, Arizona event (March 18th to 20th), says we’re looking at one of just 1,274 Ghibli examples made throughout the nameplate's first run. Even more so, it’s a rare late-production Ghibli SS version.
This 1973 unit sports the desirable 4.9-liter V8 engine that was capable of churning out 335 hp back in the day with help from no fewer than four Weber carburetors. All power was sent through a ZF-sourced five-speed manual suspension, and the Ghibli SS made itself worthy of being called the fastest Maserati road car at the time with an independent front suspension and a Salisbury live rear axle setup.
According to Mecum, this Ghibli SS appears sparkling clean with its Fly Yellow exterior/Tan interior combination because it was subjected to a cosmetic refresh (including the paint). It also comes with classically enticing elements such as the wood-rimmed steering wheel or the "let’s remember the analog ways" pushbutton AM/FM radio.
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