1971 Maserati Ghibli Nicely Restored Example in Excellent Condition throughout

The Ghibli was first unveiled as a 2-seater concept car at the November 1966 Turin Motor Show. Its steel body, characterized by a low, shark-shaped nose, was designed by a young Giorgetto Giugiaro, then working at Ghia. The car featured pop-up headlamps, leather front sport seats, alloy wheels and 205R15 Pirelli Cinturato N72 tyres. Two rear seats consisting of nothing more than a cushion without a backrest were added to the production model, allowing the Ghibli to be marketed as a 2-door 2+2 fastback coupé. Deliveries started in March 1967.

The car was powered by a front placed quad-cam 4,719 cc (4.7 L; 288.0 cu in) dry sump V8 engine mated to a five-speed ZF manual transmission, with a three-speed automatic transmission being optional. The engine had a power output of 306 hp. It had a 0-60 mph time of 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph. The Ghibli used a tubular frame with a spot welded on body. Front suspension used double wishbone type, coaxial dampers and coil springs, and an anti-roll bar. At the rear there was a live axle on semi-elliptic springs, with a single longitudinal torque arm, hydraulic dampers and an anti-roll bar. Magnesium wheels were standard, originally fitted with Pirelli Cinturato 205 VR15 tyres until 1972 when it changed to 215/70VR15 Pirelli Cinturato, while Borrani wire wheels were optional. Even by the standards of its time and class, the car consumed copious volumes of fuel, but Maserati fitted the car with two independent 50 L fuel tanks, which could be filled via flaps on either side of the roof pillars.

The Ghibli is a legendary car with drop dead gorgeous styling, and as usual for Maserati a voluptuous and luxurious interior with a stunning array of gauges and comfortable seating.

This very nice example has had only 3 owners from new. It was imported into Quebec from Italy in 1986 and remained with that owner until 2019, when it was acquired by the Seller from his estate. Since Acquisition the Seller has installed a complete new interior and had some comprehensive engine and mechanical work performed including installing new timing chain cover gaskets, both gas tanks removed, cleaned, and reinstalled, the carburators rebuilt, and new plugs, oil change, and Filter installed in preparation for the sale. Overall the car presents very well with only the most minor of flaws- a few paint chips here and there, visible only upon close inspection. It starts right up and runs very well. All the gauges and accessories work and its just a joy to drive. This is a wonderful grand tourer and qualifies for many exciting events and will provide the lucky new owner with years of driving enjoyment