1966 Ghia 450 SS
- Engine
- 273 cu in (approx. 4.5L) Chrysler Commando V8, paired with Torqueflite automatic transmission
- Colour
- Dark blue over tan
The Ghia 450 SS was a low-volume Italian-American convertible conceived in 1963 by entertainment producer Burt Sugarman and constructed by Carrozzeria Ghia on a hand-built semi-monocoque steel chassis, clothed in distinctive Italian coachwork and powered by a Chrysler 273-cubic-inch V-8 with Torqueflite automatic transmission derived from the Plymouth Barracuda. Introduced at the 1966 Turin Motor Show, only an estimated 57 were produced, sold exclusively through a Beverly Hills dealership at $13,000 apiece. This surviving example, finished in dark blue over tan, has received an extensive restoration.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$179,200
- Date unknownFactory deliveryBurt Sugarmanpartial documentation
Sugarman conceived and commissioned the vehicle through his exclusive Beverly Hills retail operation, which served as the sole sales outlet for the model.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
The car received a comprehensive restoration, resulting in its current dark blue exterior with tan interior.
Timing and commissioning details of the restoration are not stated in the catalogue.
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