4,014cc DOHC Inline 6-Cylinder engine Lucas Mechanical Fuel Injection 255bhp at 5,500rpm 5-Speed Manual Transmission Independent Front Suspension 4-Wheel Disc Brakes *Fewer than 850 Mistral Coupes built *Desirable 4.0-liter, 5-speed manual configuration *Air conditioning, Borrani wheels, power windows and radio antenna *The last of Maserati's prestigious six-cylinder GT cars THE MASERATI MISTRAL Last of the classic six-cylinder Maseratis, the crisp Pietro Frua-styled Mistral commenced production in 1963.

The handsome two-seater was built on a shortened version of the square tube chassis also used by the Sebring and 3500GT, and Maserati offered buyers the choice of Coupe and Spider versions; the former's opening rear window hatch made it a surprisingly practical sporting GT car.

A five-speed gearbox and disc brakes were standard equipment, while an automatic transmission, air conditioning, and a limited-slip differential were options.

Maserati fitted the Mistral with three iterations...