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Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe 1972

Production of the Ghibli began with a fastback coupe in April of 1967, joined by a spider or convertible variant in 1969. The Ghibli was powered by a 4,719-cubic centimeter V-8 engine with dry-sump lubrication and chain-driven camshafts that was enlarged to 4,930 cubic centimeters of displacement in 1970. The Ghibli was capable of accelerating to 60 mph in fewer than seven seconds, en route to top speeds approaching 160 mph. Meanwhile, its dual 50-liter fuel tanks provided a long-distance touring range of up to 450 miles. Just 1,274 examples of the Ghibli were produced between 1967 and 1972, and today, the cars remain coveted by both enthusiasts and knowledgeable collectors alike for their superior driving dynamics, race-inspired engineering, and timeless styling by Giugiaro.

Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe 1972

This particular example is a highly desirable United States-specification 4.9 SS variant from 1972, the final year of Ghibli production. Power is provided by the uprated V-8 engine with 335 brake horsepower, here mated to a smooth Borg-Warner automatic transmission. In addition, this car is finished in a subtle and beautiful color combination, with its dark blue finish complemented by saddle tan leather upholstery. The interior is lavished with luxury options, including an adjustable steering column, tinted electric windows, reclining seats with headrests, a heated backlight, a Blaupunkt AM/FM eight-track stereo, and even factory air conditioning.

Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe 1972

This Ghibli had been in the same ownership for the last 25 years prior to its current ownership. In the mid-1990s, it was completely restored by Automotive Restorations, of Connecticut, and earned Best in Class at the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance and Best Maserati at the Pocono Maserati-Ferrari East Coast Meet. Now an older restoration, it has been maintained and well cared-for, and it remains a beautiful and elegant gran turismo. Many consider the Ghibli to have been Maserati’s finest road car.