MarketPlace: 1967 Ghia 450 SS
Vehicle Details
- Year: 1967
- Make: Ghia
- Model: 450 SS
- VIN: 4016
- Mileage Shown: 75,296mi (5-digit odometer)
- Transmission: Automatic
- Title Status: Clean
- Color: Yellow
- Seller Type: Private Party
- Location: Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
- Country: United States of America
- Lot #: V-0058657-MP
The Ghia 450 SS was introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, blending sophisticated Italian design by Carrozzeria Ghia with the robust underpinnings of the contemporary Plymouth Barracuda. Each Ghia 450 SS was delivered new by a single dealer in Beverly Hills, California, and as few as 52 examples are believed to have been produced by the end of 1967. This 1967 Ghia 450 SS, chassis number 4016, is one of only two known examples factory-finished in yellow and was reportedly used as a show display in Barcelona, Spain, when new. The car benefits from past sympathetic restoration efforts, including a reupholstered black leather interior with yellow piping, veneer trim, and a three-spoke Ferrero steering wheel. It has also been modified with a Wilwood brake booster, Borla mufflers, an Edelbrock carburetor, and a Kenwood Bluetooth head unit. This exceptionally rare and historic Italian sports car is now being offered for auction out of California.
The 450 SS was designed by Carrozzeria Ghia’s Sergio Sartorelli with styling revisions by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The hand-formed semi-monocoque steel bodywork showcases vented front fenders, a hood scoop, quad headlamps, chrome bumpers, and a sloping Kamm tail. This example was reportedly refinished in its original yellow paint color during the early 2000s. It features a black convertible soft top, a driver’s side mirror, front vent windows, polished quad exhaust tips, and 14” Borrani wire wheels with three-eared knockoffs. The seller notes some paint touch-ups on the front end. Detailed images are provided in the gallery.
The cabin has been redone with black leather upholstery and matching carpets accented by yellow piping on the seats and door panels. Accessories include front bucket seats, individual rear seats, wood veneer center console trim, three-point front seatbelts, roll-up windows, a wood-trimmed Ferrero steering wheel, custom copper gauge bezels, an Equus under-dash temperature gauge, and a Kenwood AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo paired with aftermarket door and trunk speakers. The fuel gauge intermittently provides a delayed reading, and the seller has offered to replace it for the next owner.
This Ghia is equipped with a Chrysler 273ci “Commando” LA V8 rated at 235 HP from the factory. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The engine has been modified with an Edelbrock carburetor and Borla mufflers, and the braking system has been upgraded with a Wilwood brake booster.
This sale will include a clean title.
The seller would like you to know: “Very clean. A rare opportunity for a car that is simple yet stunning.”
Comments (32)
Interesting car but what one pays for it really has no bearing on what others may be willing to do.
Looks like Pcarmarket might not be the right venue for this one.
The only reason this car is for sale is because we just acquired a silver Ghia. The yellow is even more rare of a color.
@mcorrallo No. We paid above $160k.
Bid in the amount of $55,555
Yes, but in 2017 it was offered on BAT again and was bid up to $77,000. Is the current owner the same one who bought it on BAT?
@mcorrallo This car sold on BaT for $150k.
Very rare car.
Bid in the amount of $50,000
Did the seller of this car buy it on BAT in 2015 or has it changed hands since then?
Bid in the amount of $33,333
Bid in the amount of $30,000
Bid in the amount of $21,000
This is an important car in the history of present and future classics. Look it up.
@BBSAUTO It really is one of the best cruisers and being in yellow. It is a very rare specification. This car deserves the right home!
@80Porsch928
They were just trim. They have since been put back in place by our mechanic.
Bid in the amount of $18,750
I have loved this car since I was in high school!
Love the looks of the Ghia 450SS . We have owned I believe 5 in past 20 years only 2 came with the hardtop. IMO the hardtop is ugly, much prettier with the convertible top or top down. The blue one that sold in Monterey last year for $165 was an old friend of ours. Hope this car gets the love it deserves
Bid in the amount of $8,500
Let's see this cool funky monkey bring the money!! What a cool car!!
@Anesicolaci I owned that car for many years. Absolutely loved it. These are amazing cruisers.
In photo 4, what are the two wires that are hanging down?
Bid in the amount of $8,027
Bid in the amount of $7,777
Bid in the amount of $7,500
Bid in the amount of $6,000
@TheBaron
My friend actually has Wilt Chamberlain’s car.
These really are beautiful cars is the only reason parting with this special one is because purchased another one in silver.
@needanothercar
No hardtop. That was an option.
This color is very rare on this car. The matching yellow piping is a great fit.
Many of these were made for the Hollywood elite… Frank Sinatra, and a handful of his friends owned Ghias.
Is there a Ghia registry? And, do we know who this might have originally been built for?
Inquiring minds want to know 🤔
Complete set of undercarriage photo would be helpful.
Bid in the amount of $4,500
Normally these came with a hard top, is a hard top available with this car?