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The Mexico was introduced in August 1966 with Vignale bodywork based on that of a one-off prototype, and the production car rode on a shortened version of the unibody chassis used by the contemporary Quattroporte. Styling details included four headlights set in chrome shrouds as well as fender vents, bumper overriders, chrome rocker panel trim, and round side markers. This example was repainted in its current dark blue in place of the original lighter version, Celeste Chiaro. Bright…
The Mexico was introduced in August 1966 with Vignale bodywork based on that of a one-off prototype, and the production car rode on a shortened version of the unibody chassis used by the contemporary Quattroporte. Styling details included four headlights set in chrome shrouds as well as fender vents, bumper overriders, chrome rocker panel trim, and round side markers. This example was repainted in its current dark blue in place of the original lighter version, Celeste Chiaro. Bright trim is also said to have been refreshed.
Borrani wire wheels are secured by three-eared spinners and wear older 205/70VR15 Pirelli Cinturato tires with cracked sidewalls. The coil-sprung, double-wishbone front suspension and leaf-sprung solid rear axle each incorporate an anti-roll bar and telescopic shock absorbers, all four of which were rebuilt in 2021. Stopping is handled by power-assisted Girling disc brakes.
Originally trimmed in tan leather, the 2+2 cabin has been reupholstered in red accented with gray carpeting and a tan fluted headliner. Wood trim comprises the dash panel, steering wheel rim, shift knob, console insert, and door caps. The door panels were removed and repaired following the seller’s acquisition. The car is equipped with front lap belts and power windows. An R134 air conditioning system including a GPD compressor was partially installed but remains incomplete.
Smiths instrumentation includes a 300-km/h speedometer, a tachometer, and a clock as well as gauges monitoring coolant temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature, amperage, and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 60k kilometers (~37k miles), approximately 200 of which have been added by the selling dealer. Total mileage is unknown.
The 4,136cc Tipo 107 V8 features an aluminum block and cylinder heads as well as dual overhead camshafts on each bank and hemispherical combustion chambers. Output was factory rated at 260 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. The engine is said to have been rebuilt during the refurbishment under previous ownership, and the quadruple twin-choke Weber carburetors were tuned in 2021. Fluid changes were also performed by the selling dealer.
Number AM112*386* is stamped on the engine block and matches that shown on the frame and chassis tag in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a ZF five-speed manual transmission. Additional images of the underside are provided below. All four shock absorbers were replaced in spring 2021. Additional service in that time period has included:
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