1973 Intermeccanica Murena 429GT Shooting Brake Tribute
Highlights
- Has covered only 33,554 miles from new
- A truly unique replica of this iconic shooting brake
- Restoration carried out in Italy included repainting and new interior trim
- Equipped with a powerful 7-litre Ford V8 engine with 370 hp
- It is in excellent condition thanks to the significant attention it has recently received
The Attractions
If you have large sums of money and love cars, you can have almost anything you want. And that is exactly what happened in 1968, when two wealthy American friends decided to create the world's fastest shooting brake.
They entrusted the realisation of their project to the Italian company Intermeccanica and the result was the Murena 429 GT, a sleek and streamlined sports car that offered space for four people and their luggage or pets. Of course, luggage and pets had to be well secured, as the long bonnet housed a 7-litre Ford V8 engine capable of producing 370 hp. The Murena was capable of reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and covered the quarter mile in 15.5 seconds.
Although it was originally planned to build only two examples for the two designer friends, ten were eventually produced, and the remaining eight were sold for the equivalent of $118,000 in 1969 to celebrities such as Elvis Presley and Dean Martin. Today they are extraordinarily rare cars, jealously guarded in prestigious private collections.
All this makes this extraordinary specimen particularly interesting. It is a replica of the original Murena 429 GT, built in the United States respecting the characteristics of the original cars. It has recently arrived in Italy, where it has been completely repainted in a stunning Salchi/Green Gem shade and the interior has been reupholstered in beige leather.
The seller has informed us that the car's mileage is very low, having covered only 33,554 since new, and that it is in excellent condition.
This is one of the rare occasions when the phrase 'you'll never see another one like it' is truly appropriate. It is a replica made with great care and in excellent condition. We are confident that it will always be the centre of attention, as well as offering a unique and exciting driving experience.
The seller told us:
"It's like driving a fun stunt plane, thanks to the power of the engine and the unique sound offered by the special exhaust, which enhances the melody of the 7-litre V8 with 370 hp. It is a truly extraordinary car and no other is like it."
History and Documentation
- Registered in 1973
- Imported from the USA and restored in Italy
- We have no detailed documentation on the maintenance carried out before it was purchased by the current owner
- Purchased as a project under restoration
- Extensively restored after arrival in Italy
- Work carried out includes a complete repaint and new interior trim
- The photo gallery shows the repainting process
- Chassis number: 9N341445
Conditions
- Recently repainted in Salchi/Green Gemma, it looks splendid
- The bodywork is well maintained, with neatly aligned panels that reproduce the unmistakable shapes of the Murena
- The bodywork shows no visible signs of damage or wear
- We have been informed that the underbody is equally well maintained
- Specially made exterior trim and badges to faithfully replicate the original Intermeccanica
- Headlights, windows and exterior trim in good condition
- Interior reupholstered in beige leather looks virtually new, having been recently completed
- Front and rear seats in good shape, new dashboard lining and Momo steering wheel
- Grey carpet also looks new
- Interior trim looks good, including headlining and door panels
- We have been told that the electrical system, headlights and all controls work properly
- No warning lights on the dashboard have been reported to us
Mechanics
- 7-litre Ford V8 engine with 370 hp
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Same technical characteristics as the original Murena
- The odometer shows 33,554 miles, which the seller considers to be correct
- The mechanics were checked and tuned after arriving in Italy
- The seller has informed us that the mechanics were overhauled during recent restoration work
- Independent front suspension with rigid rear axle
- Girling disc brakes
- Capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and covering the quarter mile in 15.5 seconds
- No driving or operating problems reported to us
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1973
- Make Intermeccanica
- Model Murena
- Colour Green
- Odometer 33,554 Miles
- Engine size 7000
Listing Details
- Seller type Private
- Town Vicenza
- Location International
- Country Italy
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