Lot 127: 1967 Maserati Mistral 4000 Coupé
Coachwork by Carrozzeria Frua

Maserati’s survival strategy for the 1960s centred on establishing the company - which hitherto had mainly concentrated on its Grand Prix and sports car racing activities - as a producer of road cars. The Modena marque’s new era began in 1957 with the launch at the Geneva Salon of the Touring-bodied 3500GT. A luxury ‘2+2’, the 3500GT drew on Maserati’s competition experience, employing a tubular chassis frame and an engine derived from the 350S sports car unit of 1956. Suspension was independent at the front by wishbones and coil springs, while at the back there was a conventional live axle/semi-elliptic arrangement. Power output of the gorgeous twin-cam six was around 220bhp initially; later examples producing 235bhp on fuel injection.

The next development of the theme arrived in 1962. Built on the short-wheelbase chassis of the Vignale-bodied 3500GT spyder, the Sebring coupé featured a five-speed gearbox, disc brakes and fuel injection as standard equipment, with automatic transmission, air conditioning and a limited-slip differential available as options.

Last of the classic six-cylinder Maseratis, the Pietro Frua-styled Mistral commenced production in 1963. The 3.7-litre version of the famous long-stroke engine was fitted to most cars, other options being the 3.5-litre or, from 1966, the 4.0-litre unit, all of which came with Lucas fuel injection. With 255bhp available from its larger engine, an increase of 10bhp over the 3.7-litre unit, the Mistral 4000 was good for a top speed approaching 160mph (258km/h). A handsome two-seater on a shortened, square-tube chassis, the Mistral was built in coupé and spyder versions, the former’s opening rear window hatch making it unusually practical for a sports car. A five-speed gearbox, disc brakes and fuel injection were standard equipment; automatic transmission, air conditioning and a limited-slip differential the options. Production ceased in 1970, by which time a total of 827 coupés and 123 spyders had been built.

Retaining its original engine and gearbox, this Mistral was restored and mechanically rebuilt around 12-14 years ago and is presented in very nice overall condition. The car is finished in blue with original black leather interior and boasts the desirable wire wheels. One of Maserati’s best loved models in the most sought-after 4.0-litre specification, it is offered with Netherlands registration papers.




Equipée de son moteur/boîte de vitesses d’origine, cette Mistral a été restaurée en carrosserie/intérieur et en mécanique il y a 12-14 ans et se presente ici en excellente condition à tous points de vue. Elle possede un sublime intérieur en cuir noir et ses roues fils lui donne un superbe style. Cette Mistral est une des plus belles que nous connaissons, dans sa version 4.0L la plus désirable, et sera livrée avec son titre de circulation hollandais.