MASERATI - Ghibli(1966-1973)

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Now, let’s pause for a moment and imagine what it meant in the late 1960s to arrive in a Maserati Ghibli. This wasn’t just a car, it was a statement. And not a modest one either. The Ghibli was Maserati’s thunderclap in the golden age of grand tourers. A car so devastatingly beautiful and so technically refined that even today, more than half a century later, it commands absolute respect.

This particular example, a 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé, is nothing short of fantastic. Freshly re-engineered by the highly skilled experts at Classiche Masters, its mechanicals have been brought back to their finest form. The bodywork? Already restored with great care in the past and still presenting itself in very neat condition. Sharp, elegant, and dripping with that unmistakable Italian flair. And then the interior: partially preserved, which means you still breathe in the authenticity of 1969 when you slip inside. That delicate balance between originality and refinement makes this not just a collector’s showpiece, but a driver’s quality car. A car with what we like to call “gentleman goals.”

Now, some history. The Ghibli (Tipo AM115) first dazzled the world at the Turin Motor Show in 1966 as a sleek two-seater concept. Giorgetto Giugiaro, at the time still a young designer working for Ghia, penned its razor-sharp lines. Those pop-up headlamps. The impossibly low stance that looked fast even when parked. It was so bold, so unmistakably Italian. Deliveries began in 1967, and the car instantly redefined what a luxury GT could be. Sports Car International later named it one of the Top 10 Sports Cars of the 1960s, ranking it ninth. An accolade not handed out lightly.

Beneath that dramatic body lies a 4.7-liter, quad-cam V8 engine. Front-mounted, dry sump, and ready to roar. With 310 horsepower coursing through a five-speed ZF manual gearbox, it delivered a 0–60 mph sprint in just 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph. Think about that: in 1969, cruising at over 150 mph in handcrafted Italian leather and steel. That was living to the fullest. Maserati also offered an automatic option, but the five-speed manual is where the magic truly lies. A mechanical symphony for those who still believe driving is an art form.

Production numbers remained small, adding even more allure. Just 1,170 coupés were built between 1967 and 1973, along with 125 spyders. The Ghibli SS, introduced in 1969 with a larger 4.9-liter engine, pushed performance even further. But for purists, the original 4.7 captures the exact spirit of the late sixties: elegant, raw, and intoxicatingly alive.

And here’s the real kicker: this particular car comes from a meticulously curated Maserati collection in Belgium. That provenance alone elevates it, but combine that with the expert restoration and you have something far beyond a car. This is a rolling piece of art. A car that looks like it’s slicing through the air even when standing still.

The Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé is, quite simply, everything a gentleman could want: fast, elegant, rare, and unapologetically glamorous. Contact Gallery Aaldering today and explore this Maserati now. We export our cars worldwide, ask us about the possibilities.