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1966 Ghia 450 SS Convertible with hardtop
United States • 12 Sept 2010
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AI Listing Summary
This 1966 Ghia 450 SS Convertible, chassis number BS 4023, is a rare example of Italian design combined with American performance. One of only 52 built, this car features a 273 cid 'Commando' V8 engine, manual transmission, and both a soft top and optional factory hard top. It is presented in a red paint scheme with a black leather interior and Eames-style bucket seats.
Condition
6
While the car is described as a good, correct, and original example that has benefited from a favorable climate, the description also mentions that the survival rate of these cars is poor, with just 26 recorded as extant. This suggests that even well-maintained examples may show some signs of age or wear. The need for maintenance and the age of the vehicle bring it down to a good condition car.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BS 4023
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Carrozzeria Ghia was founded by Giacinto Ghia in Turin in 1919, soon establishing a reputation not just for luxury coachwork but also for bodying competition cars.
Despite its founder's death in 1944 and wartime damage to the factory, Ghia resumed its place at the forefront of Italian coachbuilding after WW2, providing the training ground for many of Italy's rising-star designers: Michelotti, Boano, Frua and Savonuzzi all making a contribution to its continuing success.
Ghia has collaborated with many of the world's leading car manufacturers, producing memorable models such as the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia, Lancia Aurelia B20 and FIAT 1500 and 2300 Coupés.
One of few houses that has survived to this day, although in latter years this was because of Ford ownership, the 450 SS model dates from the days when the company was still independent and busy exhibiting ground breaking designs at the world's leading auto shows.
There can be no denying that the Ghia 450SS represents a statement o...
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£59,950
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£101,856
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£155,278
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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