This 1967 Ghia 450SS is one of 52 examples built between 1966-1967 and combined Giugiaro design with a Chrysler drivetrain. Every car was delivered new in the US through one dealership in Beverly Hills, California, and approximately 40 are known to exist today. Chassis #4016 was purchased from a BaT auction in July 2015 and now has 72,916 miles. It was refurbished approximately 12 years ago with new paint and an interior refresh. The 273ci Commando V8 is mated to a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission and was rebuilt at 67k miles. Since the 2015 purchase, the car has been treated to professional paint touch-ups, new engine bay insulation, a full brake job, and other mechanical servicing. This rare Ghia is now offered on dealer consignment with service records for the recent work, factory books, and a clean California title.

Originally designed as a fastback and ultimately produced with a custom steel convertible body by Ghia, the 450SS had a lofty sticker price around $12,000 when new. This car was professionally repainted 12 years ago and is described as having a nice finish throughout with a consistent shine from all angles. Since the current owner purchased the car in July 2015, it has been treated to professional paint touch-ups to address some of the scratches and chips mentioned in the previous listing.

The seller is aware of only one other yellow 450SS, which was the Barcelona show car. The paint is believed to be the original shade and no evidence suggesting otherwise has been found upon careful inspection. The car looks to be well-kept cosmetically in these photos, though slight variations can be found from car to car since the bodies were handmade. The soft top is said to be in nice overall condition with a tight fit around the windshield, though a slight tear at the base of one side is present. The manual top reportedly goes up and down smoothly, and the factory push-button door handles work as designed.

The Borrani wire wheels are stated to be in clean condition overall, though the seller mentions that one wheel has a chip in the chrome. All four wheels are detailed in the photo gallery below. New shocks, ball joints, and steering items were replaced at 70,500 miles while a full brake job with new parts at all four corners was reportedly just completed. The suspension and brake components were originally sourced from Chrysler.

The interior was completely redone during the refurbishment with reupholstered seats, new door panels, and fresh carpeting throughout. Accented yellow piping on the seats and doors is not original but adds some contrast to the otherwise dark cabin.

The seller states that the doors and trunk shut tightly and the hood latch releases smoothly via an under-dash lever. A prior owner installed a satellite radio and rear speaker set that occupies a portion of the trunk compartment, though it can be removed easily should the next owner desire.

The gauges were rebuilt years ago and retain unique Ghia copper trim rings as shown above. All instrumentation is said to function well with the exception of the water temperature gauge. An under-dash period correct Stuart Warner gauge has been fitted to give a proper reading as seen above. The dashboard is missing a plaque that was present on many special-order cars. The seat belts are a later type and are said to be comfortable and work well.

The Chrysler-sourced 273ci Commando V8 made 235 horsepower when new and is mated to a 3-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. Both are said to be in nice mechanical shape with easy starts and smooth operation. The engine was completely rebuilt at 67,352 miles, while the transmission was rebuilt at 71,237 miles with receipts for the work included in the sale. According to the seller, the engine received a full service in preparation for the sale.

The engine bay presents nicely in these photos, with the under-hood insulation replaced by the current owner. Maintenance records and receipts covering all recent work are included with the sale along with the factory manuals/books.

The seller has provided several undercarriage photos in the gallery below. No rust, corrosion, or structural damage is mentioned by the seller. Overall, this looks to be a very nice 450SS with recent servicing, clean cosmetics, and well-sorted mechanicals. It is reportedly ready to be enjoyed straight away by its next owner.