THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Production period
- 1967
- Body style
- Coupé
- Engine
- V8
- Type
- One-off
- Production
- 1
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Meccanica Maniero GT 4700 was an ambitious and stylish sports car presented to the public at the 1967 Geneva Motor Salon. Commissioned by industrial entrepreneur Maniero, who sought to build his own car, the GT 4700 became a testament to his vision and passion for automotive design. The car was designed by the renowned Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti, who was known for his work with some of the most prestigious automotive brands of the time. With its elegant GT styling, the Meccanica Maniero GT 4700 was an eye-catching vehicle that combined sleek lines with a powerful presence. One of its standout features was its engine: the car was powered by a Ford Mustang 4.7-liter V8, offering a balance of performance and refinement. The Ford engine provided ample power, giving the GT 4700 impressive acceleration and a thrilling driving experience, while the car’s design, with its long hood and smooth, sculpted body, conveyed a sense of grace and sophistication. The GT 4700 was well received at the 1967 Geneva Motor Salon, drawing attention from both car enthusiasts and industry insiders. The reception was so positive that there were several offers to put the car into small-scale production. However, despite the interest, Maniero refused to pursue this path, deciding instead to keep the car a one-off. As a result, the Meccanica Maniero GT 4700 remains a unique example of automotive craftsmanship, and the only one ever built.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production
- 1
- Production type
- One-off
Engine & performance
- Engine configuration
- V8
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Documented
- Giovanni Michelotti
- Design Studio · Documented
- Studio Michelotti
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Meccanica Maniero
04 / INDIVIDUAL HISTORY
Chassis & provenance
Ownership & provenance
- Ownership & history · Legacy attribution
- Museum Car
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
Geneva Motor Show General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1967
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: _yoast_wpseo_primary_events. No award inferred.
Geneva General · From the historical archive
- Date
- 1967
- Chassis
- General
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 9 photographs
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08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Michelotti — Meccanica Maniero Ford www.archiviostoricomichelotti.it | Designer official archive |













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