The Maserati Merak SS was never common, and this particular example is rarer still. As one of just 970 SS models produced and one of the 312 originally built for the American market, it features the highly desirable Bora-style dashboard layout paired with Veglia gauges. This SS also underwent a complete nut-and-bolt restoration completed in 2024 at a certified Maserati Classiche workshop, meaning it isn’t your typical barn find. The restoration alone reportedly cost approximately €85,000, and the current bidding is at €35,501, so whoever wins this is getting a lot of car for their money, assuming the bidding holds. You can find it listed here on Car and Classic, and thanks to Araknid78 for this amazing find.
The Merak SS debuted in 1975 as a step up from the standard Merak, bringing larger carburetors and a higher compression ratio, pushing 220 horsepower from the 3.0-liter V-6. Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The seller indicates a host of mechanical pluses on this offering as well, including an overhauled engine and gearbox with approximately 620 miles covered since installation. New fuel tanks, fuel pump, and fuel lines have been installed. New brakes and a water pump were also set up during the restoration process. When I look at this car and everything that’s been invested, I imagine time traveling back to 1978, snatching a ready SS from the factory lot and bringing it to 2026 for further modification. This car bypasses almost 50 years of issues while still retaining its original soul.
After 1977, Maserati ditched the quirky Citroën-derived dash components, replacing them with the driver-focused, wraparound Bora instrument cluster. Only about 300 Merak SS units left the factory with this specific cockpit layout. The cabin is also configured as a 2+2, with the interior completely retrimmed in pristine black leather. Exterior aesthetics wise, the visual presence of this wedge-shaped classic is hard to beat thanks to Giorgetto Giugiaro’s work at Italdesign. During the extensive 2022 to 2025 restoration, the straight bodywork was taken back to its original Argento paint. It currently presents well despite a few cosmetic imperfections that hint at its readiness to be out and about. The SS still rides on the period-correct beefy Campagnolo cast alloy wheels and retains the original Saint-Gobain Securit glass.
A stack of invoices shows approximately €85,000 was invested to bring this machine up to standard. The sale comes with includes official Maserati Classiche production documentation, a signed certificate of specification, and the Polish roadworthiness inspection from May 2026 cleared it with zero warnings. If you have been searching for an analogue, driver-focused Italian classic, this refreshed exotic could be the right fit.
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