[steve kuznicki]

What is a reasonable price range for a 1974 - 1975 Merak (not SS)?

I am looking at one that is good but not perfect condition.

Thanks

[BigFoot]

In Italy probably about eur 25-30k?

[garyguinn]

Hi,
I have a 1975 Merak that I will be selling
Red /red interior...U.S. bumpers...
Citreon dash..
but.......has a SS 601 coded engine....;-) factory engine!

Engine is installed but bottom end is out...has new valves in box...
NO RUST!!!
$15k

car is in Tulsa, Ok
Gary
pm or email g.guinn@maccor.com
918-704-0277

[steve kuznicki]

Hi Gary,

Unfortunately I am not mechanically capable of taking on a project car. That probably makes me crazy to consider a Merak, but I have found a decent mechanic where this is going (central Florida) and I think I can keep a running car going.

I am intrigued with the SS engine. Is it the European 220 HP version? Do the numbers match the chassis? Where can I find info on the 601 numbered engine? Is the a tray market car?

Thanks,

Steve Kuznicki in Edmonton, Alberta (and Flagler Beach, Florida)

[abarth69]

Steve

Not mine but worth a check

1979 Maserati Merak SS - - Winnipeg Collector Cars For Sale - Kijiji Winnipeg Canada.

Cheers

Mark

[steve kuznicki]

HiMark,

I just wrote the seller. Besides condition, I am worried about importing a "Canadian" car to the US, but getting to Winnipeg to check it out is easy from here.

Thanks,

Steve in Edmonton (and Flagler Beach, Fl).

[abarth69]

I think thats the easy part since it was a US car
Cheers

Mark

[steve kuznicki]

Hello,

I spoke to the owner and I am very tempted to take a trip to see this car.

It originally had a Michigan title and he still has a copy. But, it was legally imported into Canada which means that it must be reimported into the US.

I am not sure that is so easy. Any idea where I would check for the procedure for this?

Steve

[garyguinn]

Steve,
correction...its a 610 coded engine not 601...
the 610 engine is an SS engine per the Merak/SM
specialist David @ excelsior motors in Tennesee...

and yes, its a numbers matching engine. per
Enrico @ enricomaserati...

Its an US issued car
s/n
AM122US2010
engine # 610.006


Gary

[maseratiguy]

Amazing the repect and prices Meraks get in Europe but not in the US. Will the US ever catch up to what the Europeans know?

[merak1974]

Originally Posted by maseratiguy

Amazing the repect and prices Meraks get in Europe but not in the US. Will the US ever catch up to what the Europeans know?

Yes, the price gap seems to be very large indeed. European spec cars in Europe go for about twice as much as US spec cars in the US.

Some of the gap is probably due to the differences between Euro and US specs. US spec cars are arguably less pretty, produce less power, and are heavier and slower than Euro cars, SS or not. Quite many US spec cars have been imported to Europe and they typically go for significantly less than original Euro cars, also those that have been converted - more or less succesfully - to Euro spec.

Some of the gap is however due to segmented markets. The Merak doesn't seem to be on the radar in the US, compared to, for example, 308s of various kinds. Meraks, being much rarer, seem to command higher prices than comparable 308s in many European markets.

[steve kuznicki]

Hi Gary,

Very pretty car (as seen on e-bay) but do you know anyone who could put it back together (for a fee)?

Steve

[garyguinn]

Hi Steve,
I was going to ask David Hume in Kentucky to rebuild the engine

Gary

[bundas]

e-bay asking prices are wild. i looked yesterday and could not belive what i saw, but asking and getting are two very different things. i have an ss with te wrong motor and want 13,000

[FlyinBrian]

Steve- why don't you just title & plate it in Alberta?

People drive Canadian titled cars in the USA all the time.