1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe
Presentation
This 1972 Maserati Ghibli is one of 1,170 coupes manufactured during six years of production and is among approximately 425 examples built with power from a 4.9-liter quad-cam V8. Chassis 1954 was imported to the US via Europe following the current owner’s purchase in 2026. The car is finished in metallic maroon and features a ZF five-speed manual transmission, quadruple Weber carburetors, servo-assisted disc brakes, 15” Campagnolo alloy wheels, and power-assisted steering. Inside, bucket seats trimmed in black leather are accompanied by power windows, air conditioning, and a Becker Monza radio. This Tipo AM115/49 is now offered on dealer consignment with a tool roll and a Texas title.
This 1972 Maserati Ghibli is one of 1,170 coupes manufactured during six years of production and is among approximately 425 examples built with power from a 4.9-liter quad-cam V8. Chassis 1954 was imported to the US via Europe following the current owner’s purchase in 2026. The car is finished in metallic maroon and features a ZF five-speed manual transmission, quadruple Weber carburetors, servo-assisted disc brakes, 15” Campagnolo alloy wheels, and power-assisted steering. Inside, bucket seats trimmed in black leather are accompanied by power windows, air conditioning, and a Becker Monza radio. This Tipo AM115/49 is now offered on dealer consignment with a tool roll and a Texas title.
The Ghibli was introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show with steel bodywork styled by Giorgetto Giugiaro during his time with Carrozzeria Ghia. Design elements evolved through the beginning stages of the model’s production, and this example features round-edge headlight covers, fog lamps, low-mounted clear front turn signals, dual hood vents, bright rear bumper guards, door-mounted side mirrors, and dual ANSA exhaust finishers. The body is finished in metallic maroon with gold pinstripes, and paint chips are visible.
Campagnolo 15″ alloy wheels wear simulated octagonal knock-offs and are wrapped in 215/70 Pirelli P4000 tires. A matching spare wheel is stowed beneath the trunk floor. Stopping is handled by servo-assisted ventilated discs at each corner, and steering is also power-assisted.
The cabin houses bucket seats trimmed in black leather that extends to the dash, center console, and door panels. Black “mousehair” trim adorns the upper dash, while black carpets line the floors and rear cargo area. Features include power windows, lap belts, a Becker Monza push-button radio, and air conditioning, the latter of which was converted to utilize R134a refrigerant. Creasing is present on both seats.
The wood-rimmed F.I.V. steering wheel is mounted on a four-way adjustable column ahead of Veglia Borletti instrumentation that includes a 300-km/h speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, and an oil pressure gauge. Instruments in the center of the dash include a clock, an ammeter, and gauges monitoring coolant temperature, oil temperature, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 49k kilometers (~30k miles), approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership.
The SS variant’s 4.9-liter V8 is a higher-displacement evolution of the standard Ghibli’s powerplant and was factory rated at 335 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 355 lb-ft of torque at 4k rpm. Features include an aluminum block, aluminum cylinder heads with dual overhead camshafts on each cylinder bank, dry-sump lubrication, and quadruple Weber carburetors.
Bids & Comments
bigchachu 0
Aug 15, 2026 · 14:01
Such a beautiful car! Sadly, prices for Ghiblis and Boras have unexpectedly cratered (in a world where their less beautiful, less accomplished Ferraris and Lambos counterparts have continued to climb)
Aug 13, 2026 · 04:51
Had one of these silver w/ red leather! Great sounding engine when it started & when I put my foot in it! Very stiff legged ride my race shop spent some time getting the shocks reworked to soften the initial movement which really changed the car still very good at very high speed. The FL super smooth highways invited really high speed runs on
the long str8's! CB radio made it possible! Some say Giugiaro's best work really a beauty!
the long str8's! CB radio made it possible! Some say Giugiaro's best work really a beauty!
Aug 13, 2026 · 02:09
I had AM115-870, I wonder where that car is now. It was a grey market import into the US, a 4.7L. Blue metallic over a terracotta interior. These are beasts, brawny cars, mine didn't have power steering, the clutch was very heavy. I sold it in the 1990s to a guy in Maryland, I suspect he didn't keep it long.
Aug 11, 2026 · 19:01
@tcbob11 Spot on. The Maserati Classiche program is a totally different gig that getting in touch with Fabio Collina at Maserati and getting all sorts of original documents.
Aug 11, 2026 · 17:16
@BlueChipCar I am sorry if I touched a nerve on the documentation issue...it was not my intention. I can understand your frustration with the Classiche process, but you do not need Classiche certification for the level of information that you are looking for. Production details, i.e. chassis and engine numbers, production date, equipment and other information on maintained in the Maserati Historical Archive. You can go the Archive website and enter the Chassis number to find out if the information is available in the Maserati Archives. Typically, there are three levels of detail information that are available, each level is about 1,000 Euros. You only need the basic level of information. The website URL ishttps://www.maserati.com/us/en/ownership/maserati-heritage/maserati-historical-archive
Hope this helps
Hope this helps
Aug 11, 2026 · 07:15
@tcbob11 More than two attempts were made to obtain a certificate of origin or original build sheet from Maserati with one of the replies taking several weeks and this is the answer we got multiple times from Maserati S.p.A even though we specified more than once we only really wanted a build configuration sheet or certificate of origin not necessarily a full classiche.
“… All the certification activities must be provided by us, in Maserati Modena, by Maserati Classiche personnel. For our clients in other continents, we are planning to organize a certification event at some local Maserati dealer, collecting 5-6 cars, fly over and check the cars… “
see screenshots of email responses from Maserati
Since it seemed difficult and lengthy we opted to list the car without it.
@tcbob11 But please if you know an easy way to obtain the build configuration for vintage Maserati cars as you posted in your comment please let us know. It seems unlikely that the registry photo is of another Ghibli, wheel swaps are common even if involved and the VIN is in the chassis
@tcbob11 Please reach out via the contact seller button above and we will happily follow your instructions as to how to easily obtain it.
“… All the certification activities must be provided by us, in Maserati Modena, by Maserati Classiche personnel. For our clients in other continents, we are planning to organize a certification event at some local Maserati dealer, collecting 5-6 cars, fly over and check the cars… “
see screenshots of email responses from Maserati
Since it seemed difficult and lengthy we opted to list the car without it.
@tcbob11 But please if you know an easy way to obtain the build configuration for vintage Maserati cars as you posted in your comment please let us know. It seems unlikely that the registry photo is of another Ghibli, wheel swaps are common even if involved and the VIN is in the chassis
@tcbob11 Please reach out via the contact seller button above and we will happily follow your instructions as to how to easily obtain it.
Aug 11, 2026 · 02:46
Where is Ivan Ruiz when we need him?
Aug 11, 2026 · 02:10
It is possible that the photo in the Maserati Ghibli Registry for AM115.49.1954 is of another Ghibli, but the Registry photo shows a Ghibli with Borrani wheels and not the Campagnolo wheels on the auction car. The wheel hub mountings for the two wheel types are quite different and not easily interchangeable. The build configuation for vintage Maserati cars are easily obtained and, as others have noted, would be helpful to the seller and potential buyers.
Aug 10, 2026 · 23:39
As we are now know for, don’t forget.
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Please do not hesitate to reach us directly via the Contact Seller button. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and welcome anyone who would like to see the car in person.
Happy bidding
Your Friends, BlueChipCar
PRE-APPROVED TRADES WELCOME
For all interested bidders to consider, Pre-approved trades welcome against the winning bid. If you are interested in bidding and have a collector car that you may want to trade, please send us a message via “Contact Seller” with sufficient time (at least a couple of hours before auction ends) and we will work with you on an agreed valuation that can be applied towards the winning bid.
Only pre-approved and agreed value trades will be consider. As any other auction, bids must have financial arrangements in place before bidding.
Please do not hesitate to reach us directly via the Contact Seller button. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and welcome anyone who would like to see the car in person.
Happy bidding
Your Friends, BlueChipCar
Aug 10, 2026 · 23:36
A Maserati Classiche certificate would be very valuable to this auction.
Aug 10, 2026 · 18:54
When it sold at Gooding Paris on 01/29/2026 Gooding also called it an SS:
"Chassis
AM115*1954
Engine
AM115/49*1954"
It sold for a fraction of its estimate:
"SOLD €75,900
Estimate
€125,000 - €175,000
| Without Reserve"
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1972-maserati-ghibli-49-ss-coupe
classic.com reports 6 Ghibli SS public auction sales within the last 12 months. Only two sold for more than $200k, both in October 2025. The subject car was the lowest priced car of the six and the only car under $100k.
Here are the six cars in the auction date order:
1) 10/10/2025 Broad Arrow, sold for €207,000
classic.com list "AM115 1048" as a 1972, but I think it is a 1969, though I could be wrong (yet again).
https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/zt25_r0006/1969-maserati-ghibli-4-9-ss-coupe
2) 10/12/2025 Bonhams, sold for €178,250
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/31021/lot/138/1971-maserati-ghibli-ss-49-litre-coupe-chassis-no-am11549-2128-engine-no-am11549-2128/
3) 01/17/2026 Mecum, sold for $121,000
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1161069/1970-maserati-ghibli-ss-coupe/
4) 01/29/2026 Gooding, sold for €75,900
The subject car. Details above at the top of this comment.
5) 01/30/2026 Bonhams, sold for €138,00
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/31696/lot/137/1971-maserati-ghibli-ss-49-litre-coupe-chassis-no-am115491948/
6) 03/06/2026 Broad Arrow, sold for $179,200
https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am26_r0056/1971-maserati-ghibli-4-9-ss-coupe
From Maserati:
https://www.maserati.com/us/en/brand/maserati-classic-cars/gran-turismo/ghibli
The Ghibli Registry shows this:
"VIN AM115.49.1954
Year 1972
Model Ghibli SS
Location EU
It also includes this disclaimer:
"All information in this site has been donated by weird people over the internet and is not guaranteed to be correct."
Can't say they didn't warn us!
https://www.ghibli-registry.com/registry/
..
"Chassis
AM115*1954
Engine
AM115/49*1954"
It sold for a fraction of its estimate:
"SOLD €75,900
Estimate
€125,000 - €175,000
| Without Reserve"
https://www.goodingco.com/lot/1972-maserati-ghibli-49-ss-coupe
classic.com reports 6 Ghibli SS public auction sales within the last 12 months. Only two sold for more than $200k, both in October 2025. The subject car was the lowest priced car of the six and the only car under $100k.
Here are the six cars in the auction date order:
1) 10/10/2025 Broad Arrow, sold for €207,000
classic.com list "AM115 1048" as a 1972, but I think it is a 1969, though I could be wrong (yet again).
https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/zt25_r0006/1969-maserati-ghibli-4-9-ss-coupe
2) 10/12/2025 Bonhams, sold for €178,250
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/31021/lot/138/1971-maserati-ghibli-ss-49-litre-coupe-chassis-no-am11549-2128-engine-no-am11549-2128/
3) 01/17/2026 Mecum, sold for $121,000
https://www.mecum.com/lots/1161069/1970-maserati-ghibli-ss-coupe/
4) 01/29/2026 Gooding, sold for €75,900
The subject car. Details above at the top of this comment.
5) 01/30/2026 Bonhams, sold for €138,00
https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/31696/lot/137/1971-maserati-ghibli-ss-49-litre-coupe-chassis-no-am115491948/
6) 03/06/2026 Broad Arrow, sold for $179,200
https://www.broadarrowauctions.com/vehicles/am26_r0056/1971-maserati-ghibli-4-9-ss-coupe
From Maserati:
https://www.maserati.com/us/en/brand/maserati-classic-cars/gran-turismo/ghibli
The Ghibli Registry shows this:
"VIN AM115.49.1954
Year 1972
Model Ghibli SS
Location EU
It also includes this disclaimer:
"All information in this site has been donated by weird people over the internet and is not guaranteed to be correct."
Can't say they didn't warn us!
https://www.ghibli-registry.com/registry/
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Aug 10, 2026 · 15:07
The radio is for Euro FM, and not US FM, correct ?
Aug 10, 2026 · 14:58
This is where having the documents from the factory, readily available, are really good to have to dispel any questions.
Aug 9, 2026 · 17:40
@BlueChipCar
Excellent
Excellent
Aug 9, 2026 · 16:49
@rmessner No sir, photo 199 is the Chassis number as previously mentioned we will take and post requested photos on Monday
We can factually confirm that we know engine number does properly show
AM115/49*1954
and we will take and upload the engine number photo on Monday…
We can factually confirm that we know engine number does properly show
AM115/49*1954
and we will take and upload the engine number photo on Monday…
Aug 9, 2026 · 16:48
@rmessner No sir photo 199 is the Chassis number as previously mentioned we will take and post requested photos on Monday
We can factually confirm that we know engine number does properly show
AM115/49*1954
and we will take and upload the engine number photo on Monday…
We can factually confirm that we know engine number does properly show
AM115/49*1954
and we will take and upload the engine number photo on Monday…
Aug 9, 2026 · 14:24
@bluechipcar if you are referring to photo 199, I would disagree. It appears to only show *AM115*1954*
Aug 9, 2026 · 09:41
Will take and post requested SS Designation photos showing that it is a true factory “SS 4.9L” tomorrow Monday when we are back with the car.
Engine number does properly show AM115/49*1954
Engine number does properly show AM115/49*1954
Aug 9, 2026 · 02:56
Looking at this car I have my doubts that it left the factory as a Ghibli SS for a number of reasons. All Ghibli SS models had 49 stamped on the chassis plate and this one does not have that indication. Secondly, the vin tag in the engine bay appears to have been re stamped 49 while in place on the car which would not have been the case with a factory issued vin tag which would have been stamped on a hard bench surface producing even and consistent font and impressions on the aluminum blank. Other locations that would identify the SS model would be of course the engine stamping at the left rear of the motor which would in this case have the number AM115/49 1954; a SS plaque riveted to the block at the water pump area with the motor number and SS designation. There are no photos of these areas in the listing , but if they were present on the car then that would clarify things. As far as the air cleaner, only the US models had the flat top with 6 screws on the SS models, the euro models had the same air cleaner for both the 4.7 and 4.9. One other indication is that the SS model had the engine number with SS stamped on the underside of the engine mounts and although is very difficult to see in the listing photos, but it does not seem to appear in the photos of the underside of the motor. Just my impressions and experience, and of course I could be completely wrong! I own a Ghibli SS coupe as well.
Aug 9, 2026 · 01:07
Can someone explain to me why it said 6 days until the auction closed, and now it has gone up to 10 days?
Aug 8, 2026 · 17:52
@zzgs look closely at the tag on photo 203. you will see the /4.9 although it looks a little sketchy. Note I am by no means an expert in Maserati vin tags. @BlueChipCar, there are a couple other locations on the Ghibli that would show the SS designation. Can you photograph those?
Aug 8, 2026 · 07:00
Quite possibly the most beautiful Italian Grand Touring Coupe of the late '60s early '70s. The Giorgetto Giugiaro design looks sophisticated and sexy from every angle, IMHO. The only loser in the Ghibli debut was the nearly synchronous debut of the Mistral which, while very good looking car, was just completely overshadowed by the Ghibli. It took a couple of decades for the Mistral to be recognized as the very worthy car it was.
Side Note: I think the first time I saw a Ghibli was when one was featured on the old Odd Couple TV show. The owner of a Chinese restaurant had it and conned Oscar into investing in the restaurant so he could afford one too. Well, the restaurant went bust, Oscar lost his money, but the car's beautiful lines were branded in my brain... GLWTA!
Side Note: I think the first time I saw a Ghibli was when one was featured on the old Odd Couple TV show. The owner of a Chinese restaurant had it and conned Oscar into investing in the restaurant so he could afford one too. Well, the restaurant went bust, Oscar lost his money, but the car's beautiful lines were branded in my brain... GLWTA!
Aug 7, 2026 · 15:28
I have a 1967. A spectacular driver and very handsome. It makes me look good, and I don’t look so good sometimes. someone is going to be very lucky.
Aug 7, 2026 · 15:16
I had a 4.7 that was listed on here a few months back. Sexy car!!!
coinmachine
Bid
Aug 7, 2026 · 14:17
Bid in the amount of $76,000
Aug 7, 2026 · 12:10
I owned a beautiful 4.7 Spyder, 5 spd. Great driver but the belt system for the AC, PS, and accessories was a nightmare. Plus the water pump cable drive was a terrible design, but at least when running, it was great not to mention beautiful. I have a Ferari Daytona Coupe and the Maser was a better driving road car.
Aug 7, 2026 · 04:57
@Mrtiticus
I suspect that many of us have similar experiences. I was forty years between Italian mistresses. My wife insisted that we divest ourselves of the first and insisted that we acquire the second.
I suspect that many of us have similar experiences. I was forty years between Italian mistresses. My wife insisted that we divest ourselves of the first and insisted that we acquire the second.
Aug 2, 2026 · 10:22
@zggs I have a 4.7 and that's not necessarily a 4.7 specific air cleaner.
Aug 2, 2026 · 01:05
@Mrtiticus Well now's your second chance
@HMMWV What a strangely inappropriate phobia for an auto bearing a trident.
@HMMWV What a strangely inappropriate phobia for an auto bearing a trident.
Greenlawn
Bid
Aug 1, 2026 · 20:55
Bid in the amount of $75,000
Aug 1, 2026 · 20:13
@Mrtiticus I feel your pain but yes, you know you made the right decision. I got mine in the early 80's and it was very reliable and great on long drives. My only problem with the car was it was afraid of water. If you drove it through standing water, the air filter filled with water and the car stalled out. A beautiful and wonderful car.
Aug 1, 2026 · 19:03
@Mrtiticus The Ghibli picked the worst possible moment to be Italian. She said ‘her or the car’ — the fact you’re still married proves you made the right call, but we all know part of you is still doing the math.
Aug 1, 2026 · 16:44
No 49 in the VIN …….The air cleaner I believe is for 4.7. Beautiful car.
Aug 1, 2026 · 15:16
I owned a 1970 Ghibli SS for several years. It was my first classic car, and I bought it for $36,500. One day, it was running rough, and so I wanted to bring it to my mechanic in CT. I had my wife follow me just in case it broke down. At the time, she was 8 months pregnant with our second. Of course the car broke down 2 miles short of our destination. And then a driving rainstorm started as she was guiding cars around my broken down Ghibli. After we were towed to the shop by my mechanic, she gave me the ultimatum: it was her or the car. Our 30th anniversary is coming up, and our son turned 25 this summer. I miss my Ghibli terribly.
Aug 1, 2026 · 14:17
Was this original color inside and outside
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