Maserati - Maserati Mistral
The Maserati Mistral was the 2 seater car that was to take the place of the 2 seater 3500GT. The car was the work of Pietro Frua and was first shown at the Turin show of 1963, which went into production for 1964. As with the 2+2 Sebring, which was built around the same time by Vignale, the engine had the 3500cc fuel injected six cylinder 3500 cc engine of the late 3500 GT model, but as time went on this was increased first to 3.7 litres and eventually to 4 litres. The Mistral was available in closed and Spyder versions, both the work of Carrozzeria Frua. Production of the 2 seater Mistral ran to 1968, in parallel with the 2+2 Sebring, both these Maserati models being the final examples of the marque to use the straight six engine.
Tyre sizes for the Maserati Mistral:
Maserati Mistral with 16" wheels (1964 to 1966) was fitted with the 185VR16 tyre size. The later Mistral used 15" wheels initially with the 205R15 size, but as soon as the better handling 215/70VR15 tyre size was available the 215/70VR15 was the recommended tyre. Blockley produces an excellent 215/70VR15 tyre size perfect for the Mistral. Note also that in period it was recommended that inner tubes be used with the Maserati Mistral wheels. See full details of the Maserati Mistral tyres (early and late type) at the links below:
