The stylist who was only in his 20's (later to become legendary) was Giorgetto Giugiaro, yet this car continues to be regarded as one of, if not his very finest achievement.

Giulio Alfieri was responsible for engineering design at a time when Maserati was still fully under the control of the launching family of brothers.

The robust race proven quad cam all alloy V8 engine featured dry sump lubrication which together with pop-up headlights, provided a very low bonnet line, good aerodynamics, and eye pleasing aesthetics.

The four twin choke Weber fuelled 310bhp engine was particularly notable for having excellent low-end torque, ideally suited to the grand touring role of the car.

Comparative road tests of the time, rated the refined Ghibli very favourably, relative to contemporary Ferrari and Lamborghini models of the same era.

Ventilated disc brakes are highly effective, and the rear suspension features a particularly well located axle, controlled by radius arms, a Panhard rod, an...