A reader sent us a unique 1979 Maserati Merak that was listed on eBay but did not sell. The listing states the car was built by a mechanic with 55 years of experience using a salvaged Merak. Five years ago they swapped a 3.6 L Tipo F131 V8 and six-speed transaxle from a Ferrari 360. They built a custom intake and installed a Holley EFI system. A factory spec F131 V8 produces 395 horsepower.
Source: eBay via ESD reader
I remember the Merak when I was a kid – on the cover of Road & Track. Actually an affordable exotic but parts are made out of unatanium.
Also surprised it weighs in over 3000lbs- thought it would be a lot less.
I had never heard of one before this.
I love the odd Italian cars we never get to hear about in North America. This is pretty cool.