Confirmed 2014

A very special Ghibli Spyder, a European version, the most desirable and one that has stayed in Italy all its life and had only two owners. It is matching numbers, in its original colours and comes with the rare and coveted hard top.

It is in completely original condition and was repainted once, very well, in its original shade of Giallo about twenty years ago.

According to verification by the Maserati factory archives a few days ago, of the 125 Ghibli Spyders built only 47 were sold in Europe of which only 26 were sold in Italy.

This one was sold new in Rome to a man in the entertainment/movie industry. He kept it until around 1977 when the current owner acquired it and kept it for 46 years!

This owner who recently passed away had a private collection with 65 cars and a full time mechanic who still works full time for the widow.

He has maintained the car perfectly and driven it to keep it current.

Keen Maserati connoisseurs will have noticed that many Ghibli Spyders have had more owners than a courtesan, numerous color changes and end up resale red or grey. Of course a majority of Ghibli Spyders were US market cars with unsightly large indicators, many of which have since been removed meaning those cars are no longer original.

In sharp contrast this car is a Euro version pampered all its life by two discerning owners who kept it fully original.

Giallo, fly yellow is a spectacular, happy colour that suits the Ghibli Spyder to perfection.

The Ghibli Spyder was the sensation of the Turin salon when it was launched in 1968, a veritable Riva Aquarama for the road it immediately became a symbol and icon of the dolce vita on both sides of the Atlantic, from Portofino and St Tropez to the Hamptons and Beverly Hills. It is without question the most glamorous Maserati road car ever made, a delight to drive, which both its owners have done to the tune of 102000kms (approximately 63380 miles) and a regal star at any concours or event.

It is a very easy comfortable car to drive with plenty of torque, has huge charisma with that fabulous sounding engine, fits drivers of all sizes and includes a large trunk, an actual rarity among spyders.

It is also priced very reasonably all in at €660000 (approximately US$701417, GB£574135).

Bear in mind that at the August 2023 Gooding Pebble Beach auction a non original Ghibli Spyder (i.e. a berlinetta cut into a spyder by a non factory workshop) was sold for US$400000 so this is clearly a price as tempting as this original gem itself. Indeed some spyders are on the market at over €800000.

Located an hour south of Rome, Italy, inspection by appointment.

For sale Oct 2023

Offered here is a 1969 example of the Ghibli, which was acquired by the vendor, via a private sale, in 1998. At that time the car underwent a major service, which included tappet clearances, timing chain tensioners, plugs, points oils etc. In the intervening 12 years, the car has covered less than 2000 miles, which is why its is offered for sale. The current odometer reading is 53144km (33029 miles), which is thought to be correct.

Finished in metallic cherry red with cream leather, the car is described as being a very sound, condition 2+, usable car, which has a good cosmetic appearance. It has recently passed the UK MoT and is eligible for free historic tax, which is displayed and expires in March 2011.

Was bought on UK auction in 2010 with 4.2 litre engine.
Has undergone extensive restoration and is now fitted with engine AM115.1598

Recorded on Thepenier register
Delivery date: 16/05/1969
First Owner: Doctor GALLIN
Colour: Celeste Chiaro / Blue
Options : 5000 Engine
Information: Trade in with Ferrari Dino New (57000 F), car in the USA
The car has had 2 owners and has been in the USA since 2003. It remains completely original and has had one repaint colour Celeste Chiaro metalizzato. It has fog lights behind the grill. It comes with all original documents from France including bill of sale and carte grise.

First place at Santa Barbara and Palos Verdes Concours. Lion Award winner, Concours of America. European spec, with the optional factory hard top.
Confirmed April 2017

update reunited with original engine, missing some parts, but mostly complete, untouched body, comments May 2021

Dealer claims to have engine only although this is not complete

For Sale Anamera Oct 2014
Recorded on Thepenier register.
Delivery date: 15/07/1969
First Owner: Mr Pierre CORNET-EPINAT
Colour: Blue Medio / Senape
Information: Marquis de MONTAIGU order cancelled

Here it is advertised for sale
VIN: AM115.1074
Year: 1969
Model: Ghibli manual 4,7 litre
Location: Brussels
E-mail: ontheroadanytime@gmail.com
Message:
Maserati Ghibli 4,7litre manual, Blue with black interior in top condition.

4.9SS
Blu Pervinca, Delivered new 18 april 1969, Auto Koenig in Munich. Matching numbers
For sale

Previously owned by an employee at specialist Bill McGrath, this RHD example retains its original and rare (it is rumoured only 50 such cars were built) Borg Warner automatic transmission. Featured in a 1982 issue of Classic Cars, it was subsequently sold to a valued customer who commenced a photographic restoration. Now described as being "fully matching numbers and complete", a recent inspection was undertaken at Bill McGrath's and a list of recent jobs done is available. Said to display excellent oil pressure, the car had been in the same ownership from 1982 up to its acquisition by the vendor in January 2014. Riding on aluminium Campagnolo wheels and attractively finished in blue with "complete and original" black interior and "excellent" chassis, this stylish and highly capable Grand Tourer recently completed a near 1,000 mile trip to Classic Le Mans which included 7 laps of the historic circuit and is now ready to be enjoyed.

Here's the auction description from H&H

Confirmed April 2017

Up for auction Bonhams sale May 2107

Amelia Island Concours 2010

For auction here November 2023

In Sweden in 1990. For sale in Belgium 2013

Totally restored by Berlinetta Motorcars Long Island NY. Black

Delivered new to Mexico
Last recorded 2000

Picture taken 2004

28/7/69
Green metallic

under full restoration at juanlumbreras.es

969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7
VIN AM1151124
Paint is Celeste (light metallic blue)
$110,000 USD

Originally delivered new in Italy there are some early records with the car.
I purchased this car and a Maserati 3500GT from a fellow in Belgium after it being parked by its second owner for over 15 years in dry storage. The car was started up regularly and actually saw the light of day rarely but not used often.
The body does need a full repaint between dings and corrosion. The rockers should be replaced, floors are solid overall but should be cleaned and sealed.
At this time the car is sitting in a friends warehouse in Belgium where it can be seen if anyone would like.
Please feel free to call or DM me.

David Stevens
416-802-9999

For sale on Ferrarichat April 2023

Baujahr: 1969
• Kilometerstand: 86.000
• 19.03.1983 von mir aus der Schweiz erworben
• Erstzulassung vor dem 01.06.1969 daher keine ASU nötig
• Zustand: gepflegt, technisch in einwandfreiem Zustand, kein Wartungs- und Reparaturstau
• Alle Inspektionen, Reparaturen und Instandhaltungsarbeiten von mir selbst seit 30 Jahren durchgeführt, letzte große Inspektion mit allen Ölwechseln, Filtern und Bremsflüssigkeit Juni 2013
• Tüv bis Oktober 2014
• Voll alltagstauglich, zuverlässig, keinerlei technische Probleme in 30 Jahren
• Bezeichnung: Maserati Ghibli SS Coupe Chassis Nr. AM115*1136*, originally manufactured in Mai 1969, 4.900cc, carburettors engine, 5 speed + R manual gearbox, external colour "Oro Egiziano (gold), interiors in "White Ghia" leather. It was originally delivered in Switzerland, Motor-Nr, 115*49/1139. Das Auto ist als SS gebaut worden.

Here's the cars description on the website