Serial number AM120132 Desirable Italian Coupe - V8 4.9l 320 hp Good condition - French title In 1968, Citroën bought the trident manufacturer from the Orsi family. This takeover was a bit of a coincidence: Pierre Bercot, the boss of the chevrons, wanted to launch the sporty version of the DS, but considered that he didn't have the means to design a V6 "typical" of the sport. After consulting Volvo and BMW, Citroën turned to Maserati (and its engineer Giulio Alfieri). This engineering contract was a real breath of fresh air for Maserati, which was losing a lot of money (despite the success of the Ghibli launched in 1966). The Orsi family saw the arrival of Citroën in such a positive light that they proposed to their French partner to buy the brand. At the time, the French brand was in good health, with a powerful shareholder (Michelin), and the purchase of Maserati enabled it to continue the development of its SM model while acquiring a prestigious brand. Ironically, Citroën won the day against De Tomaso, who would take his revenge 7 years later! 122 NOITCELLOC ED SELIBOMOTUA 1202 ERBMEVON 70 EHCNAMID