1961 Ghia L 6.4
- Engine
- 6.3L (383 cu in) OHV V8, Carter four-barrel carburetor, 335 bhp
- Colour
- Metallic ruby red ('Rosso Rubino Metallizzato')
The Ghia L 6.4 was a hand-built Italian grand tourer produced in a run of just 26 examples between roughly 1960 and 1962, developed from the earlier Dual-Ghia concept by Paul Farago and styled with input from Chrysler's Virgil Exner. Chassis 0319, the 19th car built, was originally delivered in Italy before being imported to the United States and passing through the hands of noted collector Fred Kanter. Comprehensively restored to factory specification in its most recent ownership, the car has since earned class honours at the 2015 Concorso Italiano and the 2015 Concours on the Avenue.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$577,500
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownItalian delivery ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle was originally delivered in Italy; identity of this initial owner is not recorded in the prose.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFred Kanterpartial documentation
Described as a prominent collector of Dual-Ghia automobiles; one of several US-based enthusiast owners after the car was imported to America during the 1980s.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownCurrent consignorpartial documentation
Commissioned a comprehensive restoration to factory-correct specification, sourcing original or precisely matched replacement components; assembled an extensive archive of period documentation relating to the model.
Competition
- 20152015 Concorso ItalianoBest in Class; finalist for Best in Show (top eight)
Car entered following completion of its full restoration; reached the final eight contenders for the top award.
- 20152015 Concours on the Avenue, CarmelBest in Class
Maintenance & restoration
- —Restoration
Full ground-up restoration carried out by the current owner, with every component refinished to match original factory specification using period-correct Ghia and Chrysler parts or accurate reproductions where originals were unavailable. Finished in Rosso Rubino Metallizzato with a Wollsdorf Nappa red leather interior.
Restoration included correct Ghia two-light taillight assemblies; the original European three-light parts were retained separately and accompany the car. Dual-Ghia historian Dr. Paul Sable confirmed the quality of the work.
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