4,490cc OHV Chrysler 'Commando' V8 Single 4-Barrel Carburetor 235bhp at 5,200rpm 4-Speed Manual Gearbox Independent Front and Live Axle with Leaf Spring Rear Suspension Front Disc and Rear Drum Brakes *One of only 57 produced and 35 believed to survived *Desirable manual transmission *Coachbuilt Italian design, American power *Fitted with both Hard and Softtop THE GHIA 450SS 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 WWII, 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...