This Maserati Merak got away, but there are more like it here.

1979 Maserati Merak SS

Sold for $42,250 on 4/17/18

This 1979 Maserati Merak is an SS model equipped with its original 3.0-liter V6 and 5-speed manual transaxle. Finished in correct Giallo over a black interior, this is one of 312 Merak SSs produced for the US market. The car is described as a light restoration project that runs and drives but back fires and will need servicing prior to road use. This Merak SS is now sold with Maserati Classiche documentation, a Maserati Technical Certificate of Origin, Owner’s Manual, maintenance booklet, spare wheel and tire, leather tool/jack roll, and a clean Texas title.

The Maserati Merak was introduced in 1972, while the SS model entered production in 1976 and is visually distinguished by the black grille between the front headlights. Styled by Giugiaro, the body is finished in Giallo (yellow – 5204305). Provided documentation shows the car was ordered new in SS spec, making it one of about 1000 delivered as such worldwide.

The car retains its original Saint Gobain Securit glass and Campagnolo cast wheels as delivered new. There is some rust on lower body panels with detailed photos provided in the gallery.

The Maserati Technical Certificate of Origin shows that this car was delivered new with a black interior. Non-functional items include the head lights, A/C, passenger-side window, and the clock.

The padded three-spoke steering wheel is shared with the Maserati Bora. Veglia gauges are equipped, and the five-digit mechanical odometer shows 7,859 miles and true mileage is unknown.

The original 2,970cc 90-degree V6 features triple Weber DCNF 44 carburetors and had a 9:1 compression ratio in SS specification when new. The seller recommends servicing the car prior to road use and states it runs and drives but back fires as heard in the video below.

Engine No. 610278 is shown in the gallery and matches the Maserati Technical Certificate. The seller says chassis stampings are found in the proper spots as is the engine number stamping.

The 5-speed manual transaxle is shown above, and additional images of the underside are available in the gallery below. Documentation includes:

Includes Maserati Classiche Documentation
Maserati Technical Certificate of Origin
Owner’s Manual, Maintenance booklet

The stamped steel spare wheel and tire are shown in the engine bay, with the leather tool/jack roll shown above. A video has been provided below:

Road Tests

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Auction Result

Winning Bid	USD $42,250 by Usmotoreum
Auction Ended	April 17, 2018 at 11:17AM PT
Bids	46

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