10/09/2026
In 1999, GIORGETTO GIUGIARO is named “Car Designer of the Century,” as his creations have played a decisive role in revolutionizing car design. At the time of the 1966 Turin Motor Show, Giugiaro is just 28 years old and working for Ghia. The event sees two of his creations presented together: the Maserati Ghibli and the De Tomaso Mangusta, his interpretations of the front- and mid-engined sports car, respectively. The Ghibli is powered by a V8 dry-sump engine, initially 4.7 liters (later increased to 4.9), paired with a manual five-speed ZF gearbox, or an automatic one. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 280 km/h.
The Ghibli has a comfortable cockpit, while air conditioning is fitted as standard. The car presented here, after having an all-Italian history, is now owned by Hans Kleissl, renowned for his workshop specializing in Mercedes-Benz 300 SL restorations.