Monteverdi Model History

Switzerland · founded 1967

Switzerland's audacious luxury marque (1967–1984) — Chrysler V8 muscle in Italian-coachbuilt bodies, built in Basel by ex-racing driver Peter Monteverdi.

Models

High Speed 375

The founding model — a Chrysler 440 V8-powered Swiss grand tourer with Italian coachwork by Frua then Fissore, produced 1967–1976.

Grand tourer · 1967–1976
Hai 450 SS

A magenta mid-engine supercar prototype with a 426 Hemi V8, unveiled at Geneva 1970 — Monteverdi's unanswered challenge to Lamborghini.

Sports car · 1970–1970
Safari

Monteverdi's best-seller — a luxury International Scout with Fissore coachwork and optional Chrysler 440 V8, produced 1976–1982.

Off-road SUV · 1976–1982
Range Rover Monteverdi

A bespoke four-door Range Rover conversion built with Land Rover's cooperation at Fissore's factory — around 167 produced before Land Rover launched its own four-door.

Off-road SUV · 1980–1982
Sierra

A Fissore-rebodied Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volaré luxury saloon and convertible — approximately 20 built, 1977–1980.

Luxury car · 1977–1980

Other makes