This week on a special episode of Ignition, Carlos Lago drives a 1967 Maserati Ghibli, a prime and beautiful example of the Italian grand touring cars from the late 60s. Recognized as one of the most important Maseratis ever produced, this Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed coupe was noteworthy in its day for its styling, which helped it outsell both the Ferrari Daytona and Lamborghini Muria. This pristine example is owned by Motor Trend technical director Frank Markus, who graciously allowed us to find out what it’s like to drive.

To celebrate the world famous annual classic car pilgrimage to Monterey, Motor Trend is bringing you its own week dedicated to classic cars! Get ready for “classic” versions of your favorite original shows including Ignition, Head 2 Head, The J-Turn, Epic Drives and two special editions of Wide Open Throttle coming to you live from the Infiniti Performance Pavilion at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Starting Monday August 11th, we’ll be traveling back in time to drive, race and road trip some of the most iconic classic cars ever built and to revisit an anything-goes era in automobile production. Tune in Monday August 11th through Saturday August 16th for the Monterey Car Week – Powered by Infiniti. Only on the Motor Trend Channel. http://www.youtube.com/motortrend 

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