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Stock Reims Maserati Ghibli 4700 GT It was at the 1966 Turin Motor Show that the Maserati Tipo 115 M, also known as the Ghibli after a stormy wind from the Lybian desert, was presented for the first time on the stand of the coachbuilder Ghia (at the same time as the Mangusta). It was immediately impressive for the purity of its design, drawn in a single stroke by the brilliant Giorgetto Giugiaro, and for the quality of its craftsmanship, which clearly surpassed that of its great rival with the prancing horse. The beautiful 4700cc 4-shaft dry sump V8 engine in the front mid-engine position, derived first from the 450 S and then from the Mexico and Quattroporte, was this time fed by 4 twin-barrel Weber 40 DCNF/ 5 carburettors that enabled it to produce 310 well-fed horsepower. A 5-speed gearbox manufactured by ZF transmitted the power to a rigid rear axle equipped with a Salisbury differential and coil springs. At the front, a double wishbone suspension with coil springs was used. With 2 anti-roll bars and 4 disc brakes, the Ghibli benefited from a classic but reliable and tried-and-tested construction that never wavered, the car being renowned for its durability. The model presented here was sold new in the USA. Imported into Europe 25 years ago, it has just undergone a total restoration. Its beautiful navy blue livery and beige leather interior are brand new. The mechanics have been overhauled and are in perfect working order. Expertise. Community documents There's no doubt that the Ghibli, which has never lost out to its prestigious rivals, is an excellent investment in a market that is still very keen on large, rare classic GTs. All the more so since, today as in the past, they are often superior to their rivals in terms of driving pleasure and exclusivity, and Maserati's current ambitions can only draw on its prestigious roots. A total of 1, 170 Coupés and 125 Spyders, including SS versions, were produced up to 1969.
