Maserati Ghibli (1966 - 1973)

We drove Ghibli #1103 to the Hilton Head Concours last weekend and I am happy to report the car drove very well to and from the event (6 hours each way). As an added bonus we brought back home some new display hardware as the car came second in its class.

Ivan
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Okay,
A few more, now fall is there and the cars go in storage...
I like the light sky blue metallic, it can turn from almost silver to blue as shown in the pictures.
The magic color of Maserati, all cars produced in "series"as from the A6G's were made available in light blue.
Ciao
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Lovely car Bart!
Is the color Celeste Chiaro? If so, is this the same color as used on Merak? Sometimes the factory use the same name on different colors.

Best regards
Marius Sorteberg

 

Hello Marius,

The color on my Ghibli was described as Blu Celeste Luce metallisato. We could not find the recipe with Maserati but weer fortunate to find some non corroded / bleached original color when taking the windows out. Even the door frames had turned paler over the years. My car stayed the first ten years of existence in Lebanon where the sun had its influence. With modern equipment we made a 3D measurement and had the color made.
Later I learned that the light blue was mostly applied on customer request. Basically a new owner could get any color on his new car at that time.
Also some Khamsins were painted in this color, would love to see one. Found one VIN but it was resprayed in re-sale red, pity.
I do not know if any Merak obtained the same color.

Ciao,

Bart

 

Alex Fyshe`s Merak 3.0 has the same color!

Ciao!
Walter

 

Thanks Bart and Walter!

I have a -76 Merak SS that's light blue metallic, and still original paint. It's so faded that I struggle to get the right impression. I'm not sure my car is Celeste Chiaro, but may order the correct papers from Collina to get the paint code.

I understand that Celeste Chiaro was a common color on Merak, but may choose another blue color used om Maserati's in the 70ies instead when the car will get a full respray. Blu Celeste Luce metallisato is a good candidate, as I think it looks great on our Ghibli Bart.

Cheers
Marius

 

Hi there, find a picture of a recently fully restored '69 Ghibli 4.7.
One owner car - was nire than 30 years off the road before put back in perfect shape.
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..."a"...Ghibli? VIN please.

Ciao!
Walter

 

I have had this car for over 10 years and have driven/shown it. This image is from Amelia Island 2008.
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James,
fantastic! I love the early ones....

Ciao!
Walter

 

Hi James,

You have been a member since 2008 and it took you this long for your first post, OMG!

Congratulations, way 2 go.

BTW, love that yellow, but U probably knew that already.

Ciao,
George

 

Hi Jim

I know that car

Ivan

 

No connection to seller, but they're listing a '67 Ghibli as ex-Henry Ford II s/n 008 (motor 1390?). Has this car been discussed before?

http://www.beverlyhillscarclub.com/1967-maserati-ghibli--c-630.htm

 

Yup, already discussed here!

Ciao!
Walter

 

Hello,

Here are some HDR-pictures i made two days ago.

There was one day with nice weather here in germany, some hours later it began to snow .

what do you think about them?

Best Regards, Hendrik
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Well done Hendrik! Giugiaro created one of the finest looking cars ever to turn a wheel. The treatment of the surfaces and blending of shapes on such a large car is nothing short of brilliant, and the lighting in your photos shows it perfectly. In my opinion it makes a Daytona look rather uninspiring. Many thanks for sharing-some more shots in the spring maybe??

Very best regards.

Mark.

 

Beautiful photos....great job!

 

So true!!!

 

+1
FGM

 

Beautiful car and gorgeous shots taken during the "magic hour" just before sunset. The dark color of the car suits it well.

Fantastic job!

 

Hello,
I'm glad to hear you like the pictures .

It was the first time i tried HDR-photography (except some tests at home) and its amazing how easy you can do pictures with these colors and contrast.
But you must must be careful not to overact it.

I like how the buckles frome the body get visible due to the different lightness of sky and ground (especially the buckle on the side from the heatlamp to the tail light).

@Mark: thank you. Of course i will try to do some more fotos in spring, there must be a nice play of colors.

By the way: if someone wants the photos in better resolution, please PM me your e-mail and i will send them to you.

Best regards, Hendrik

 

Had the pleasure to see this for a couple of days in May!
A work of art.
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Thx for sharing!

A Ghibli is a piece of art!
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Summertime, a beautiful day and working in the office, the view from my office window makes it lighter. Specially after an early morning detour through the country lanes and fields!....
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