Solved - NEH 1453: Frua Maserati Mexico Speciale - 1967

[Carnut]

Another puzzle for New Year's Day:  what is this car, who designed/built it and when?
For 1 point.

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[dracu777]

Maserati Mexico Speciale by Frua from 1967. Not to be confused with the Frua designed Mexico Prototype from the same year. Stunning auto!

[Carnut]

Maserati Mexico Speciale by Frua from 1967. Not to be confused with the Frua designed Mexico Prototype from the same year. Stunning auto!

Yes, that is the beauty.
Frua actually did 3 Mexicos, I believe in 1967, 1968 and 1969 although as ever, there is some confusion over when they appeared.
Anyway, this car is the first from 1967 (or was it 1966?!)

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[dracu777]

Thank you for the bump. I have seen the aforementioned prototype at the Greenwich Concours a couple of years back and it is striking as well.

[Carnut]

Here's a rear shot: