Published in the French mag Retroviseur n°279 from June 2012

Black with red interior. Wire wheels with knock off hubs

In Sweden in 1990. Sold at Bonhams 2009. More photos of the car.

Coming up for auction at Artcurial 2023

Joined us for the 50th anniversary celebrations in Melbourne 2016

Last seen 2008 in the US when it was sold to a new owner

As confirmed by Maserati Classiche, of the 45 Ghibli SS 4.9 Spyders built, chassis no. 1251 is one of only four Ghibli SS 4.9 Spyders built to right-hand-drive specifications. Built in February 1972, the Ghibli was finished in Bianco Polo paintwork and trimmed with an interior of blue Connolly leather and fitted with Campagnolo wheels. The car was shipped to Slough, Great Britain, and distributed to Citroen UK London, where it was sold to its first owner, Sheik Hamad bin Ahmad bin Ali Al-Thani, a member of the ruling family of Qatar.
As confirmed by a copy of its Qatari registration printed mostly in Arabic, the Ghibli was registered in July 1972 to the sheik’s Doha address. In late 1979, the Maserati was dispatched to Modena for an authentic restoration to factory standards and following completion of the refurbishment, the car was sold in 1984 to Jean-Claude Caveng, a resident of Switzerland who imported the car to the UK in March 1986.
Later in 1986, the Spyder passed to an intermediary dealership, and the car then received substantial attention from Maserati expert Bill McGrath, who dialled in the mechanical elements and ancillary systems, and installed bolt-on Borrani wire wheels. Around this time, chassis no. 1251 was the subject of a cover feature for the September 1986 issue of Classic and Sportscar magazine, in which the Ghibli Spyder was favourably compared to a Ferrari Daytona Spyder.
In September 1987, the Ghibli was purchased by Vincent Isaacs of Middlesex. He continued to retain McGrath’s to service and maintain the car as needed for the first few years of his ownership, as demonstrated by a thick stack of invoices. In 1993, Isaacs opted for a full cosmetic restoration, entrusting Moto Technique of Surrey to correct some coachwork issues which included repairs to metal work in the front and rear wings. Moto Technique also refinished the car in dark blue, and trimmed the interior in ivory leather.
In February 2004, the Maserati was sold to the consignor, a marque collector residing in Brisbane, Australia, via Terry Healy of Oldtimer Australia, and the car was exported to Australia shortly thereafter. After enjoying the Spyder for several years, it was decided that the car would undergo a concours-level restoration, for which he shipped the car back to McGrath Maserati in April 2012. Recently completed in time for its current offering, the no-expense-spared restoration included a bare-metal refinish in the original colour scheme of Polo Bianco paint over blue leather. Furthermore, the car has now been formally exported from Australia and reregistered in the UK.
This superlative SS Spyder is very well documented, including several decades worth of invoices, registrations, former owners’ correspondence and a build record from Maserati Classiche. Offering stylish and powerful cruising as well and concours potential at numerous events, chassis no. 1251 would make a superb addition to any collection of Italian sporting machines or open touring sports cars and is without doubt one of the most interesting Ghibli SS 4.9 Spyders offered for sale in recent memory.

Sold 2010
Spider with hardtop and delivered new to the USA.
It was restored and ended up in Germany in the early 1990s.

Photo taken 2004

Sold 2000

Image shared to Ferrarichat 2021

The car was sold in Austria in 1969
Completely Restored in 1990 in Germany
66 200 KM . Matching numbers
Sold 2013. Here's a video showing the car.

For sale by
FRANCOLEMBO.COM
2020

Converted to track car.

Painted and restored by the famous Junior’s House of Color in California, this 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 is one of just over 1,100 examples produced, and is perhaps the best condition Ghibli available on the market. Purchased by the current family ownership in 1971, the car was shipped from the Italian previous ownership to California where it spent the majority of its life. Beginning in 2002, the car began its 8 year long complete frame off restoration process. No expense was spared in this process, with billing totaling over $400,000. Powering the car are the numbers matching engine and manual gearbox, which have both been gone through during the process. Outside, the car is painted in the correct color code “Oro Metallizzato” (Metallic Gold) and looks incredible. The “Fuse” Campagnolo wheels are correct as well, and currently wear period style Avon radial tires. The interior shows just as nicely with the “White” Connoly leather seats, door cards and rear hatch surrounding areas. The black dash and carpet appear to be in excellent condition as well, and the wooden steering wheel is the perfect touch to complete the beautiful looks inside the car. All gauges, switches and the radio appear to be in top shape, and the car currently shows 50,787km on the odometer. It is estimated that just about 100 miles have been put on the car since the completion of the restoration process, with meticulous care and service completed at Restoration and Performance Motorcars in Vermont. Included with the car are files detailing some of the restoration work as well as upkeep services in the most recent years. Engine Number: AM115 1310 Gearbox: Manual Type ZF S5.325 Rims: “Fuse” Campagnolo External Color: “Oro Metallizzato” (Metallic Gold) (Salchi code 106Y54) Interior: “White” leather (Connoly code PAC.1544) VIN: AM1151310 Odometer Reading at Listing: 50,787km EBay Sept 2023

Believed written off. Engine was found in Philadelphia from crashed Ghibli #AM115.1312 which will be fitted to #AM115.108

For sale in June 1997 by rouillac.

For Sale April 2024 .Black with tan interior. 5-speed ZF transmission. Very accurate high-quality restoration documented with a binder of photos and receipts. It runs and drives very smoothly, and without apologies. Part of a private collection of vintage Italian sports cars. Can be seen and driven in Virginia, USA near Dulles International Airport and Washington, DC. US$189, 000

Sold Aug 2014

Lots of work to do!

The Maserati Ghibli offered here, chassis AM1151346, was completed in September 1969, finished in *Avorio Chiaro (Light Ivory) over red leather, and delivered new to Barcelona, Spain. Consistent with its build date, this mid-production Ghibli is equipped with the 4.7-liter engine, five-speed ZF manual gearbox, and characteristic interior appointments including Veglia instruments, toggle switches, and Lucas signal stalk. Many enthusiasts regard this combination of features as the preferred specification for the model.

While little is known of this car’s earliest history, it was imported into the US in the late 1970s and updated with typical American-market equipment including an MPH speedometer, wire wheels, a rectangular air box, rear bumper guards, side marker lights, and exhaust system. It was owned by a Southern California-based Maserati enthusiast for several decades and has spent the past few years confined to static storage. Except for older paint and upholstery in the original colors, the Ghibli is presented today in largely original, unrestored condition and appears to be a strong candidate for a comprehensive recommissioning or a sound basis for a complete restoration. Importantly, the car retains its original matching-numbers engine and is offered with a set of five original Campagnolo cast alloy wheels and assorted spares.

Coming up for auction at Gooding and Co Dec 2023

Sold EBay 2011.
GORGEOUS LIGHT METALLIC BLUE WITH BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR, FIVE SPEED ZF TRANSMISSION, FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING, 130361 ORIGINAL KILOMETERS, CAMPAGNOLO MAGNESIUM WHEELS, RUST FREE BODY WITH EXCELLENT MECHANICALS $79,500
Sold here at Heritage classics

The VIN is chassis 1366 engine AS 1892 built oct-1969 color Blue Pervinca interior black and Becker radio