1967 | Ghia 450SS

One of just 52 built, this 1967 Ghia 450SS defines a moment in time. Stamped chassis with number 4016, this late production example benefits from past sympathetic restoration work in keeping with its period aesthetic. Further, this chassis is believed to be one of two originally finished in Yellow—the other being displayed in Barcelona, Spain when new. This car's reupholstered Black seats and door panels are accented by Yellow piping, complimenting novel of-the-era charms including copper gauge bezels, veneer console trim, and a wood-rimmed Ferrero steering wheel. Interior modifications include a Kenwood AM/FM/Bluetooth stereo with aftermarket door and trunk speakers, plus an Equus under-dash temperature gauge.

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Steel bodywork features graceful hand-worked contours, refinished in its original shade during the early 2000s. Beneath a front-hinged hood, Chrysler 273ci Commando V8 power pairs with 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic shifting. Both the engine and transmission are stated to have been rebuilt within the last 10k miles. 14” Borrani wire wheels feature knock off center caps and sit over front disc/rear drum brakes, while a Wilwood brake booster plus Edelbrock air cleaner and carburetor update this convertible’s engine compartment. Now showing 75k miles, this sought after 450SS presents a rarified opportunity for the serious collector.

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Among renowned Italian coachbuilders of the 1960s, Ghia remains an icon in popular memory to the present day. The Turin-based design firm attracted celebrity talent including Giorgetto Giugiaro, generating instantly recognizable automotive silhouettes throughout the Midcentury Jet Age design epoch. During this period, Ghia’s legacy with the Chrysler Corporation’s concept and production vehicles loomed large as an aspirational influence across the industry.

• Chassis #4016
• 273ci Chrysler Commando V8
• 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission
• Hand-formed steel body
• Yellow exterior paint
• Black convertible top
• Wood-rimmed Ferrero steering whee
• Black upholstery w/Yellow piping
• Copper gauge bezels
• Front disc, rear drum brakes
• Dual exhaust w/quad-exit tailpipes
• Borrani wire wheels w/knock-off center caps

• Kenwood KDC-BT955HD AM/FM/Bluetooth Stereo w/HD radio
• Door panel and trunk speakers
• Equus under-dash water temperature gauge
• Wilwood brake booster
• Edlebrock carburetor & air cleaner
• Borla mufflers
• New gas cap

• Seller's Disclosure

• Chrome plating of center caps shows flaking from use
• Fuel and water temp dash gauges not operational, Equus under-dash water temp gauge added 
• Wear to exhaust and undercarriage shown in 'Undercarriage' gallery (above)