1967 Maserati Ghibli

This 1967 Maserati Ghibli is one of 1,170 coupes manufactured during six years of production and left the factory in November 1967 for delivery to Foreign Car City in West Nyack, New York. Chassis 132 remained with its second owner for 37 years until his 2006 passing, at which time it was sold to an Indiana collector who commissioned a multiyear refurbishment by The Healey Werks in Lawton, Iowa. Work between 2010 and 2014 included a repaint in the original shade of Bianco Polo Park and overhauls of the 4.7-liter quad-cam V8 and its four Weber carburetors as well as other mechanical and electrical systems. Prior to final reassembly of the car, it was purchased in 2016 by a Belgian civil engineer and classic car dealer who shipped the body and components to Belgium and completed the project. Features include a ZF five-speed manual transmission, four-wheel disc brakes with dual calipers at each front wheel, Borrani wire wheels, air conditioning, and black leather interior upholstery. Acquired by its current owner in 2017, the car was later shipped to Modena, Italy, for Maserati Classiche certification, which was awarded in March 2022. This Tipo AM115 is now offered by the seller on behalf of the current owner in Roeselare, Belgium, with Maserati Classiche certification documents and badges, copies of factory build and order sheets, invoices from the 2010-2014 refurbishment, a tool kit, and Belgian registration. The Ghibli was introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show with steel bodywork styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his time with Carrozzeria Ghia. Design features evolved through the beginning stages of the model’s production, and details of this early example include a wrap-down trunk, square-edge headlight covers, and the absence of bumper overriders. The refurbishment by Healey Werks between 2010 and 2014 included media-blasting the body to bare metal followed by welding repairs to the floors, sills, doors, lower front fenders, and rear quarters. The car was then repainted in its factory shade of Bianco Polo Park (20W152), while the bumpers and additional brightwork pieces were re-plated. The rubber glass and body seals were replaced, and a Sicurvetro windshield was fitted along with early European-style Altissimo taillights. Holes are present in the rear bumper to accommodate the mounting of rear overriders but are sealed with rubber plugs. Rebuilt Borrani wire wheels measuring 16×6.5” were installed during the refurbishment and are secured by three-eared knock-offs. Vredestein Sprint Classic tires measuring 205/70 are mounted at each corner as well as on a Campagnolo alloy spare secured in the rear compartment. Braking is from four-wheel discs with two calipers acting on each of the front rotors and assistance from dual Girling servos. An overhaul of this example’s brake system during the refurbishment included rebuilds of the calipers, master cylinder, and boosters. The cabin is trimmed in black Connolly leather (PAC 1560) as specified on the factory order and delivery documents. Color-matched carpeting lines the floors and rear compartment, while the upper dash is wrapped in black flocked upholstery. Features include air conditioning, power windows, Securon lap belts, a four-way adjustable steering column, and a Becker Mexico TR radio, although the latter does not work. Early examples featured seats without headrests, a flat console, toggle-style switchgear, and an ignition tumbler situated centrally in the upper console. Areas of aging on various leather surfaces are shown up close in the photo gallery below. The wood-rimmed steering wheel features a small horn button and sits ahead of Smiths instrumentation including a 180-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, and gauges monitoring fuel level and oil pressure. The five-digit odometer shows 43k miles, approximately 1,500 of which have been added under current ownership. Instruments at the center of the dash include gauges monitoring amperage, coolant temperature, and oil temperature as well as a clock, although the latter does not work. The 4.7-liter Tipo AM115 features an aluminum block and cylinder heads, dual overhead camshafts on each cylinder bank, and dry-sump lubrication. An overhaul performed during the 2010-2014 refurbishment included machining of and welding repairs to the block. JE pistons and rings were installed along with replacement cylinder sleeves, valves, guides, and springs. Additional work included rebuilds of the quadruple Weber carburetors as well as the water pump, radiator, alternator, and starter. An electric cooling fan was added. Power is sent to the rear wheels by a ZF five-speed manual transmission. A rebuild of the suspension system during the refurbishment included the replacement of the ball joints, bushings, shock absorbers, and rear axle limiting straps. A stainless-steel exhaust system was installed during the project, and refurbishment invoices presented in the gallery total over $1 million. A Maserati Classiche badge engraved with the chassis number is riveted to the door jamb and declares the car’s certification, and an enamel plaque engraved with the chassis number is shown in the gallery below. Documentation from the Maserati Classiche Certification process includes a Certificazione di Authentica declaring the car authentic, which is shown in the gallery along with results of a compression test, oil analyses, and emissions test from the Classiche certification inspection. The factory build sheet lists the original components and equipment, including internal engine number S709, which can be seen stamped on the engine block in the gallery below. The factory order sheet and shipping notice shown in the gallery below list the original colors as well as delivery to Foreign Car City in New York, while the original specifications are also listed on the Classiche Technical and Aesthetic Characteristics certificate.