Blessed with exquisite bodywork penned by none other than Marcello Gandini during his tenure at Bertone, the Maserati Khamsin would look right at home parked alongside any of the finest automobiles from Maranello to Sant’Agata. Despite the jaw-dropping looks, the Khamsin has never quite found itself in the limelight, possibly because it emerged during Citroën’s ownership of Maserati. However, if anything this is a boon rather than a bother, because just as Citroën was utilising Maserati’s mechanical know-how in the engine bay of the Citroën SM, the Khamsin likewise benefitted from Citroën's expertise when it came to hydraulics.
Something of a technological tour de force for its time, the Khamsin boasted hydraulically operated pop-up headlights, steering, clutch, and brakes, while even the supremely comfortable seats made use of the technology. Combined with a glorious 320 horsepower, 4.9-litre V8 engine and perfect 50-50 weight distribution, and the end result was a world-class grand tourer, making the Khamsin a perfect choice for your next European road trip.
Available with Wim Prins, this particular 1974 example, number 058, was delivered new to Italy and is finished in the glorious specification of Blu Spaziale over a beige leather interior. It boasts a number of original details, including the European Nardi steering wheel without the raised hub cover, and has been cared for by the same Netherlands-based owner since 2014 with maintenance undertaken by the specialists at Italauto. If you’re looking for a prime example of a true 1970s head-turner, this is not one to miss!
