Description
The Maserati Merak SS was introduced at the 1975 Geneva Motor Show, marking a significant upgrade over the original Merak
The main competitors of the Merak were the similarly Italian, mid-engine, 3-litre and 2+2 Dino 308 GT4 and Lamborghini Urraco.[3] However unlike its transverse V8-engined The Maserati rivals the Merak used a more compact V6, that could therefore be mounted longitudinally.
This Merak SS boasts Deep Gloss Black exterior over Ivory Leather Interior, the dash board provides the real sports car memorising impression with dials for just about everything that functions on the car.
The engine being local to cockpit behind the 2+2 rear seats provides the race experience with sound of the V6 grunting after delivery from Triple Weber’s
The Giugiaro’s design adds pop-up headlights, with the bonnet vents and, and flying buttress going from the roof to the rear of the car, these design features keep the Merak SS very unique.
This Merak SS has had a substantial amount of attention spent over the decades, it has had the care from specialised McGrath Maserati where substantial work was carried out to include new clutch, clutch release bearing, clutch cover and slave cylinder, replacement crankshaft spigot bearing, crankshaft rear main oil seal, lower wishbone bushes, re-faced flywheel, renewed gearbox input shaft, rear brake pads, reconditioned rear brake callipers, re-conditioned LHIM hydraulic pump and re-conditioned headlamp switch, this is not exhaustive of all other works that have been undertaken by Maserati reputable specialist.
The Merak SS was treated to a full heads off review and replacement of mechanical components where required, and a full stainless steel exhaust system to complete the Restoration.
Specialists East Coast Sports Cars outside Edinburgh undertook installation a new HM tank, re-conditioned steering rack, steering rack ends and boots, front shock absorbers, front discs and pads, new brake disc bells, fuel tank sender unit, gear changes bushes speedo cable, starter motor.
Repair to a variety of non-functioning dash gauges was attended, the CAMPAGNOLA Alloy Wheels were fitted with Brand period Michelin XWX Tyres.
The Mot was until August 2022 and currently exempt.
The Maserati Merak SS in my view is very understated, with not many Right hand drive examples and with this colour combination, I would say this is a very good opportunity for someone to experience a piece of History with a result of appreciating value.
Happy to answer any questions that may arise from interest.
