Australian Delivered Maserati Merak SS (Supersport) 1977 There were less than 250 RHD SS's Manufactured worldwide making this a sought after by collectors worldwide.
The Super Sport ( SS ) was introduced to enhance the Maserati range and the result is not only a beautiful looking classic, but also one that performs with the agility expected of such a car. The sporting SS version debuted in 1976, featuring a superleggera-like weight reduction, had more power, handled better and could reach speeds up to 250 km/hr. Its sharp lines and supercar looks are credited to its designer -Giorgetto Giugiaro from Italdesign Giugiaro. He is also responsible for the famous Maserati Bora.
A beautiful overhead quadcam V6, fed by 3 weber carburetors, coupled to a tight 5 speed gearbox ensures all sences are alive whilst driving.
Recorded by Maserati as Australian Delivered, factory RHD, this is a matching numbers vehicle originally purchased on 18th October 1976 by an Australian resident living in Perth, Western Australia The Owner took delivery at the Maserati Factory, Modena, Italy on 17th February 1977. The car was personally handed over by Mt Giogio Manicardi, the Maserati Sales Manager at the time. The owner drove the vehicle on Italian tourist plates throughout Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland and France until 28th May 1978 (some 15 months) when it was loaded and shipped to Freemantle, Western Australia.
The car comes complete with: * Factory Spare Tyre * Merak Parts Book * Owners Handbook * Italian price list * Documented history folder * Original factory jack * Original Tool Kit This car still displays the factory 1500km engine break in instruction sticker, along with the original pioneer AM/FM cassette radio and has an excellent history of being driven and cared for by enthusiasts. It has clearly never been accident damaged and presents as a good honest drive car.
The vehicle has recently undergone the following:
* Tune up of triple weber carburetors * Alternator reconditioned * Lube and Oil service * Air conditioning pump and valves serviced * All fluids replaced * New steering rods, front shocks and ball joints. * Brand new Interior (Seats, Door trims, console and carpets) * Minor paint touch up and cut and polished * Hydraulics serviced - Clutch, brakes and headlights and work well.
At the time, this car was head to head with Lamborghini's Uracco and Ferrari Dino 308 GT4. Have a look at their values these days. This car suits a enthusiast that enjoys driving as much as parking at the front of their local coffee shop on the weekend. No matter where you go, people will turn the heads and point at the car as it is so rare.
Turn up to your local cars and coffee event and the Maserati will instantly be a crowd pleaser. Inspections by appointment only. Can arrange interstate shipping. Sensible offers only.
Cars like this one do not come up often.
