Maserati Merak

1979 Maserati Merak SS
Presenting this 1979 Maserati Merak SS finished in Black ”Nero” over a matching black interior, showing 26,120 miles on the odometer. The Merak SS represents an interesting chapter in Maserati history, combining the mid-engine layout and distinctive styling of the Bora with a more compact V6 powerplant. One of its unique design features is the open rear section behind the cabin, where the engine is positioned beneath the louvered metal engine covers, while the cabin retains a practical 2+2 seating configuration.

Highlights:
- California Car
- 26,120 Miles Showing
- Exterior Color: Black ”Nero”
- Interior Color: Black
- 3.0-Liter Mid-Mounted V6 Engine
- 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
- Triple Twin-Choke Carburetors
- Four-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 2+2 Seating Configuration
- Air Conditioning
- Power-Operated Windows
- Retractable Pop-Up Headlights
- Veglia Borletti Instrumentation
- Blaupunkt AM/FM Cassette Stereo
- Center Console
- Three-Spoke Maserati Steering Wheel
- 15-Inch Campagnolo Branded Cast Alloy Wheels
- Tool Roll and Spare Tire Included

Equipped with a mid-mounted 3.0-liter V6 engine paired with a 5-speed manual transaxle and triple twin-choke carburetors. The Merak SS represents an interesting chapter in Maserati history, sharing much of its distinctive styling with the Bora while utilizing a more compact V6 engine. Additional features include a dual-pipe exhaust system, air conditioning, power-operated side windows, retractable pop-up headlights operated by dashboard switches, and a lower black front chin spoiler.

The exterior is further complemented by U. S.-specification impact bumpers with integrated amber indicator lenses, a single driver-side exterior mirror, and 15-inch Campagnolo cast alloy wheels with Trident center caps, wrapped in Michelin tires. The rear engine compartment houses a yellow-painted spare wheel mounted above the transaxle. The interior features Veglia Borletti instrumentation, a three-spoke steering wheel with the colored Maserati Trident emblem, and a period-correct Blaupunkt AM/FM cassette stereo.

This Merak SS has recently emerged from more than 30 years of long-term dry storage in Southern California and is currently not running. Representing an opportunity for its next owner to revive a distinctive example of Maserati’s classic mid-engine V6 sports car. For $29,750