320 bhp, 4,930 cc mid-mounted V-8 engine, ZF five-speed manual gearbox in rear transaxle, four-wheel independent suspension with unequal-length A-arms, coil springs and anti-roll bars, and hydraulic four-wheel disc brakes. Wheelbase: 102.3"

- One of 564 built from 1971-1980 and one of 275 with 4.9-liter V-8

- A landmark Giorgetto Giugiaro design

- Freshly rebuilt hydraulics and new water pump; desirable colors

- Only 24,000 miles, rust-free, single ownership since the 1970s

With its rich racing heritage, Maserati has a long and storied tradition of producing beautifully designed and fast GT coupes for discerning enthusiasts. In 1970, it returned to the mid-engine concept it had considered earlier in the 1960s. Now under Citröen’s control, Maserati embarked upon a completely different direction. In March 1971, the Bora was unveiled at Geneva, and once again, Maserati selected the name of a wind for its dramatic Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed (Ital Design) mid-engine GT.

The Bora featured a sporty but comfortable air-conditioned passenger cabin and a sophisticated, innovative chassis. Citröen encouraged high-pressure hydraulics for the windows, pop-up headlights, adjustable seats and pedal box, plus vented disc brakes. With its ultimate 320 bhp, 4.9-liter V-8 and five-speed gearbox, the Bora was capable of zero-to-60 times of 6.6 seconds and a 170-mph top speed.

Upon its launch, Le Mans champion and noted journalist Paul Frère described the Bora in these terms: “The Bora is one of the fastest cars on the market at the moment, but its charm lies mostly in the tranquil ease with which it reveals its prowess. A true aristocrat, indeed.”

Just 564 Boras were built from 1971 to 1980, with 275, including this car, powered by the 4.9-liter engine. Benefiting from single ownership since the 1970s and from the first year of 4.9-liter availability, this 1975 Bora is nicely presented throughout and features a highly desirable red-on-black color scheme. With only about 24,000 miles, this corrosion-free example benefits from a new water pump, and marque experts have freshly rebuilt the hydraulics.

As summarized in a recent Hemmings profile, the Bora is "a sophisticated, comfortable and accommodating car that combined exclusivity and spectacular performance without forcing its passengers to resort to ingress/egress contortions or to put up with the high-strung, finicky mechanicals of its mid-engine competition. It was, and remains, the Seventies Italian supercar for discerning adults."