1980 Maserati Merak SS

When you need or want to make an impression and impress the folks or friends, many people turn to something exotic or unique. The Maserati nameplate covers both. The Merak was the result of Maserati's decision to market a lower cost alternative to the V-8 Bora. Introduced at the Paris show in 1972, the beautiful Giugiaro-penned Merak shared most of its sheet metal with the Bora, the notable difference being a buttress treatment behind the cockpit as opposed to the Bora's complicated and costly clamshell engine cover. Cost was kept in check by utilizing a 3-liter, 190-hp version of the V-6 that Maserati had developed for (Maserati's then-owner) the Citroen SM. The combination of a smaller V-6 riding in the Bora chassis allowed room for the addition of rear seats.

GR Auto Gallery is pleased to bring to market this low production, gorgeous 1980 Maserati Merak. The car is finished in Rosso Fuoco over a tan leather interior and shows very well. The 3.0 V6 runs great at sounds healthy. The 5 speed manual transmission shifts smoothly and the car holds the road well. The Merak rides on 15 inch wheels. Other highlights include air conditioning, Sony CD player, clock on the dash, toolkit and sunroof.

The main competitors of the Merak were the similarly Italian, mid-engined, 3-liter and 2+2 Dino 308 GT4 and Lamborghini Urraco P250. This is a well preserved example and is sure to please.