1967 Maserati Mistral 4.0 Spyder
Pietro Frua’s elegant styling gave this Italian grand tourer sleek proportions that distinguished it from the Sebring that came before. The Mistral was the final Maserati model to feature the companyβs twin-spark, double-overhead cam straight-six engine, derived from the 250F Grand Prix cars that won the 1957 Formula One World Championship.
Introduced in 1963 as a coupe, the Spyder variant debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1964.
Production totaled just 124 Spyders between 1964 and 1970, offered with 3.5, 3.7, and 4.0-liter engines. The 4.0-liter version delivered the highest output, producing about 255 horsepower with Lucas mechanical fuel injection.
Performance was strong for the era: 0-60 mph came in around 6.5 seconds, and top speed exceeded 150 mph. The square-section tubular chassis was both stiffer and shorter than the Sebringβs, contributing to more dynamic handling.
Only 37 Spyders were built with the 4.0-liter engine, making this specification exceptionally rare within an already limited production run. A five-speed manual transmission was standard.
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