1967 Ghia 450SS - Auction - Anaheim, CA - 1 of 52 examples hand built between 1966 and 1967 - Sleek Giugiaro Italian design
- Chrysler Commando 273/235 CI V-8 engine
- Delivered new in the United States through a single dealer in Beverly Hills
- Chassis no. 4016
- Yellow with Black interior and yellow piping
- Believed to be 72,000 original miles
- Restored approximately 10 years ago with new paint and interior
- 3-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission
- The car received a comprehensive engine rebuild at 67,000 miles
- Originally designed as a fastback and ultimately produced with a custom steel convertible body by Ghia
- MSRP around $12,000 when new
- Borrani wire wheels
- Only one other yellow 450SS was produced that was the Barcelona show car
- The interior was refreshed with reupholstered seats, door panels and new
carpet
- Gauges were rebuilt and retain unique Ghia copper trim rings
- Push-button door handles
- New shocks, brakes, ball joints, and steering items were replaced at 70,500 miles
- The transmission and front suspension were both rebuilt at 71,237 miles
- Suspension and brakes are all Chrysler parts
To be sold at the Anaheim 2016 auction, Anaheim, CA, November 17-19, 2016. To consign a car or to register to bid, visit the Mecum web site: www.mecum.com or call (262) 275-5050