1975 Maserati Merak Offered Without Reserve on Bring a Trailer

A 1975 Maserati Merak is listed without reserve on Bring a Trailer, featuring a 3.0-liter V6, manual transaxle, and documented prior sale history.

A 1975 Maserati Merak is currently offered on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, and bidding activity suggests growing interest in the early V6-powered Maserati. At the time of writing, the high bid stands at $40,000, with several days remaining in the auction.

This example is one of 830 Meraks produced between 1972 and 1975, representing the model’s early production period. Finished in red over a black leather interior, the car is powered by a 3.0-liter carbureted V6 paired with a five-speed manual transaxle driving the rear wheels.

The Merak debuted at the 1972 Paris Motor Show as a more accessible alternative to the Maserati Bora. Its design, including the distinctive rear buttresses and vertical rear glass, was penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro. According to the listing, this car was repainted in the 1990s and retains period-correct details such as pop-up headlamps, black bumpers, and 15-inch Campagnolo alloy wheels.

Inside, the 2+2 cabin features black leather upholstery, Jaeger instrumentation, and period equipment including power windows and a Clarion AM/FM cassette stereo. The five-digit odometer shows 67,000 miles, and wear is noted on the upper dashboard. A central STOP warning lamp, associated with the hydraulic system, is also present.

The V6 engine is closely linked to the powerplant developed for the Citroën SM and is said to have been rebuilt in 2008. However, the car has reportedly spent an extended period on static display, and the seller notes that recommissioning may be required. Fluid leaks are specifically mentioned in the description.

The car is titled under identification number AM122US2000, though only the final four digits appear on the door-jamb ID plate. This detail has prompted discussion among commenters, reflecting a known nuance among Merak enthusiasts.

Offered without a reserve and benefiting from California’s exemption of 1975 model-year vehicles from smog inspections, the auction highlights the renewed attention being paid to the Maserati Merak. Long viewed as an overlooked alternative to the Bora, early Meraks like this one are increasingly seen as a distinctive entry point into classic mid-engine Maserati ownership.