Chassis No.

MMGT01



A true one-off, the Meccanica Maniero 4700 GT was conceived by an Italian businessman who sought to improve everyday drivability in a high-performance GT after frustrations with the low exhaust clearance of his Maserati 3500 GT.

He commissioned the famous designer Giovanni Michelotti to create a compact, assertive coupe blending Italian styling with American V8 power, resulting in a 2,400-mm wheelbase, 1,450-kg grand tourer.

The car is powered by a 285-horsepower 289 cu-in (4.7-liter) Ford HiPo V8 with solid lifters, paired with a four-speed manual transmission, the same drivetrain specification used in the legendary Shelby Cobra.

It yielded balanced and spirited performance in a highly practical prototype package.



The completed prototype debuted at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show.

Amid the buzz, Scuderia Filipinetti team owner Georges Filipinetti reportedly became so moved that he placed an order for 50 cars.

Yet despite this tempting glimpse into broader acc...