Maserati Mistral

Am sure there are many people that can tell me more about this model as I know very little apart from the fact 3.7 and 4.0 liter versions were availible. A friend of mine has been offered one of these cars, a 1965 3.7 liter version that still has Lucas injection, I was under the impression this system was very un reliable.

Are these cars considered collectable?

 

Today the LUCAS-system can be sorted! Depends on who is doing this!!

Yep, its a collectable (any classic Maserati is worth to be collected) but don`t expect Ferrari GTO-value within the next 126,5 years!

Ciao!
Walter

 

Well thats what makes me a bit sceptical as to if anyone here in South Africa has any experience sorting what seems to be a very troublesome system, what I understand is that most cars were converted to Webers.

 

First find someone that can set up the fuel injection correctly then weld the hood shut.

 

Without an experianced mechanic I would advise to convert the car to carbs!

Its a fantastic driver and in particular with the 4.0-liter engine!!!

Ciao!
Walter

 

Nice article on the 4 liter Mistral Spyder in the November issue of Classic and Sports Car magazine. It looks quite different with Starburst mags. I prefer Boranni wires.

 

Jacques,

There are people here who can set up the fuel injection.

Mistral is a great car!

 

Two weekend ago I drove my Mistral spyder to the Hiltom Head concourse (700 miles round trip) and in the middle of summer it was driven to a show in Lexington, Kentucky (800 miles round trip). The car is running on its original fuel injection. I think replacing the injection system with Webers is a crime and Walter should be ashamed for suggesting it. Walter .. it is a joke .. calm down

Ivan
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The spyder is an absolutely stunning car. There is one much identical to the pics above here in Cape Town, and I just love it.

It is said that the spyder shares panels with the AC 428 Frua convertible, more specifically the doors. Is there any truth in that?

 

Ivan,
I like the WEBERS more due to the better visual aspect. If your car runs fine with the LUCAS-system....great! No conversion needed!

Ciao!
Walter

 

Good to know...a Mistral may be comming onto the market at some stage...

 

Anybody else but me spot the Maserati Mistral Coupe in the new James Bond Movie, "A Quantum of Solace"?

 

Yep, there is a thread on it already. Beautiful car and the movie wasn't bad either.