Sixth One Built: Euro-Spec 1967 Maserati Mexico





























Though my focus in terms of automotive interests typically leans more towards classic American vehicles, my palate has expanded these past few years towards foreign cars, especially Italian cars. I found that cars from Italy have always been blessed with a beautiful design but cursed with mechanical woes. A company that had been under the horizon for a long time is Maserati, and this 1967 Mexico is the sixth one built out of a production total of 485. Find it here on eBay in Englewood, Colorado, with reserve not met.



























Derived from a 2+2 prototype (based off of the 4.9L 5000GT chassis, but with a Vignale body) shown by Vignale at the 1965 Salone Di Torino, the Mexico was put into production in 1966. Named for the president of Mexico who bought the car (Adolfo Lopez Mateos), the Mexico is a 2+2 GT coupe produced from 1966 to 1972. This Mexico is a 1967 model, and is the sixth one built out of a total production of 485. Believed to have been originally painted blue, the car currently wears a tired white paint job. Other problem areas include cosmetic damage above and below the passenger-side headlight, water damage under the trunk lid, and over-extended exhaust pipes. Borrani wire wheels are a welcome sight, but they too need to be redone. I would fix all the necessary damage, fit shorter exhaust pipes, re-chrome the Borrani wire wheels, and repaint the car in its original blue.



























Though the seller believes the engine is a 1969 or newer 4.2L V8, the engine is believed original to the car, making it the 4.7L quad-cam V8. Rated at 330 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque, the 4.7L is derived from a Maserati racing engine from the 1950s. Backed by a five-speed manual transmission, the engine has been started but current running condition is not mentioned. The paint on the engine should be touched up, and I would go over the entire drivetrain before servicing it if necessary.

 Unfortunately, pictures of the interior are not provided, but the interior is said to be dark blue and all original. Having said that, condition is otherwise unknown, so I would ask the owner for additional pictures. Overall, this Mexico needs a bit of work on it to be roadworthy again, but if the price is right, the risk might be worth it considering it is an early build. What are your thoughts on the sixth Maserati Mexico built?
Location: Englewood, CO, USA

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