1976 | Maserati Khamsin

Stock status: Expected soon
Registration number: MA-03-23

Imagine a hot desert wind sweeping across Egypt for fifty days a year. Fierce, unpredictable and full of power. That is the Khamsin, and Maserati found the name so fitting that in 1974 they gave it to their newest Gran Turismo. One glance at the Khamsin, or better yet one drive, and the choice makes perfect sense.

This particular example, built in 1976, wears the striking shade of Blu Metallizzato paired with a black Connolly leather interior. It has been fully restored by Maserati’s own Classiche department. The bodywork presents nicely, the paintwork gleams, and the overall quality of the restoration was executed to a good standard. Panel fit is neat, while the interior retains many original details. For decades this Khamsin was cherished by a true Maserati aficionado as part of a dedicated Maserati collection.

First shown as a concept at the 1972 Turin Motor Show, the Khamsin was designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone. You may recognize Gandini’s hand from the Lamborghini Miura and Espada, and his signature is evident here as well: the wedge-shaped body, the sharp lines and, above all, that distinctive glass rear with its “floating” taillights. What seemed futuristic at the time still looks striking today.

The Khamsin entered production in 1974, during Maserati’s ownership by Citroën. The French influence is clear in the technology: hydraulic power steering with variable resistance depending on speed, hydraulically operated headlamps, and even hydraulically adjustable seats. Genuinely advanced features for the era.

And then there is the engine. Maserati fitted the familiar 4.9-liter V8, delivering 320 horsepower and 482 Nm of torque. With four Weber carburetors and an engine placement so far back that the weight distribution is nearly perfect at 50/50. The result was a top speed of 270 km/h, an impressive figure in the 1970s.

A five-speed manual gearbox came standard, while a Borg Warner automatic was available as an option. Unlike its predecessor, the Ghibli, the Khamsin featured fully independent suspension all around. It was not only powerful, but also comfortable and unexpectedly refined.

Between 1974 and 1982 just 435 examples were built, of which 155 went to the United States. For comparison, nearly three times as many Ghiblis were produced. This makes the Khamsin one of the most exclusive Maseratis of its era.

Officially a 2+2, the rear seats are more suited to luggage or a short ride with children. But the Khamsin was never about practicality. It was about style, sophistication and the experience.

That makes this Maserati Khamsin a truly compelling car. Not one to simply look at, but one to be lived with. Contact Gallery Aaldering today for more information. We ship our vehicles worldwide and are happy to assist with export arrangements.