Chassis no. 1179 is one of the very desirable 125 factory-built spyders. According to information obtained from the Maserati factory, it was manufactured in September 1970 with the 4.7-litre engine, finished in Giallo over a black leather interior, and fitted with an automatic transmission. The car was delivered new to United States, in the Chicago, Illinois area.

This well-kept Maserati is showing just over 35,000 miles on the U.S. specification odometer, but an inspection shows great authenticity throughout. A sticker on the door reflects a service just a few hundred miles ago from noted Maserati Candini in Modena, an indication that this Ghibli has received excellent care. The Maserati was purchased by the consignor in 2015, with its two most recent custodians residing in Italy. With the immediate previous owner, the car was sent to Cremonini in Modena for a complete engine rebuild and some minor bodywork. While the factory information lists the car as originally delivered with an automatic transmission, a five-speed manual gearbox is presently installed, marking a desirable upgrade for sporty driving in true Maserati fashion.

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Chassis 1180 was produced in 1969 as a Super Sport coupe for the US market to feature the 4. 9lt engine and the specially ordered comfort oriented 3-speed Borg Warner automatic transmission and ZF power steering. Its engine benefits from a revised cylinder head of upgraded camshafts, hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel use, single spark plug holes and easily tuned Weber 42 DCNF/ 11 carburettors. The interior options include Air Conditioner, favourable Veglia gauges, trademark toggle switches, dashboard clock, elegant wooden steering wheel with black small horn button, adjustable steering column with lock, reclining seats and tinted electric side and heated rear glass. The front turn signal lights are mounted in most desirable location of upper grille corners with thin over riders at the front and back.
In 1991 the Ghibli was imported in Europe and 7 years later became part of a private Maserati classic masterpieces collection. In 2015 it underwent a total restoration with preservation of the original interior trim. The two-year long process entailed a bare frame restoration of the body, an overhaul of the engine, transmission, suspension and brakes. It is currently offered with recent maintenance service and can be viewed by appointment.

Exterior Colour: Azzuro Metallizzato 106A32
Interior: beige

Ownership history:
1969-1991: unknown, Georgia USA
1991-1998: dealer collection, London, UK
1998-present: private collector, Athens, Greece

Featured: Drive magazine, Greece, July 2013 issue

For sale here

Here’s the car on Ivan’s website.

Spider Conversion by Campana in 1988. Featured in the German mag. \”Motor Klassik\” 11/1990.

In 1990 was in Sweden. Now exported. Exterior silver

“This Ghibli Spyder, chassis number ‘1183’, left the factory on 7th July 1970 and was delivered new to the USA. The car’s original colour scheme was Bianco Polo Park with Nero leather interior trim, and it left the factory equipped with the desirable ZF five-speed manual gearbox. Documents on file show that the Ghibli was registered in the Netherlands 22nd August 1996 and that it was imported into France by the official Maserati importer, Charles Pozzi, in June 2000. The Ghibli was sold to the current vendor on 27th April 2001 (bill of sale on file).
Offered from long-term private ownership of 20 years, the car has recently been mechanically re-commissioned with fresh fluids, new brake pads, engine tuning, etc. following a period of static display. A further shakedown is advised before enjoying this beautiful Ghibli Spyder’s breathtaking performance to the full.”

Bonhams auction Zoute 2021

This cars engine is going to be fitted to Ghibli AM115.796

Sold Bonhams

Up for sale at Gooding and co Scottsdale 2018

1970 Maserati 4.7 Liter Ghibli Spider chassis number AM115/S/1185 with matching engine 1185
One of Only 125 Ghibli Spiders Built
Matching-Numbers Engine per Accompanying Maserati Classiche Certificate
Desirable 5-Speed Manual Gearbox, Air-Conditioning, and Power Steering
Includes Rare Factory Hard Top, Borrani Wheels, Service and Parts Manuals, Owner’s Manual, Tools, and Reproduction Fitted Luggage

For sale here 2024

For sale here 2025

Gorgeous 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe: 5-Speed with Matching Numbers

This 1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe is a stunning original matching numbers example just out of loving ownership. Red with blackleather interior. This Ghibli starts right up and drives excellent. A very clean car all around with a nice and straight body and solid undercarriage. Very nice paint and chrome. Mechanically strong and sounds great. Giorgio Giugiaro penned the spectacular Ghibli that debuted at the 1966 Turin Auto Show. The wedge shape and dynamic stance make for a car that is still thought by most to be the most beautiful post-war Maserati. Under the hood is a 4.7 liter DOHC V8 with four Webers stacked atop. The Ghibli was instantly the object of lust for enthusiasts. This breathtaking and highly collectable exotic is not to be missed.

Matching numbers
ZF five-speed manual gearbox
One of just 779 examples built between 1967 and 1972
Price: $167,500

For Sale at Gullwing Motors

The car did not leave the factory with a hard top, and originally had wire wheels. It was Rosso Cordoba (Dark Red) with leather colour Senape (Tan). Date of production was 13/07/1970 and destination was the USA. Documentation or paperwork has never been requested to Maserati Classiche in Italy which confirms that this car has been in hiding for many many years. The hard top is still a bonus to this car even though it probably comes from another Ghibli Spyder.

“This original 1970 Maserati Ghibli Spyder 5-Speed with factory hardtop is just out of 40 year loving ownership and care. Blue with ivory interior. One of only 125 produced ensuring that they would always be rare and desirable. These cars have become almost impossible to find. This particular example runs and drives well and has clearly been lovingly maintained throughout the years.”

For Sale at Gullwing Motor Cars and EBay October 2020

Sold on BAT 2022 here

Original colour combination.
Body and Borrani rims currently restored.
Original interior.
4.7 litre version
Italian first delivery 6/1969, currently German papers and H registration
km 70.219 (read)

1970, US model, 4.7, 5-speed, red/black (original color combination), Borrani wires. power steering
Contact ivan@thecarnut.com

Sold at Bonhams 2005

Maserati Ghibli Spyder 4.7L s/n AM115/S/1195
One of the 125 Ghibli Spyder produced between April 1969 and Mai 1972.
One of the 79 Ghibli 4.7L Spyder made, and one of the 56 Ghibli 4.7L Spyder fitted with a manual gearbox.

Assembled in October, 1970. Sold new in the USA to Grossman Motor Corp. – N.Y.
Originally fitted with a desirable hard-top. Original color combo of Argento Auteuil over a Pelle Conolly Rossa interior.

Today, the interior remains original, except the two seats. The odometer shows 24,500 Miles (original mileage).
Matching numbers.
Power steering. Borrani wheels. EU taxes paid. French papers.

For sale at GTC

Black

Splined hubs and wire wheels. Red with Black interior. Sold 2012

Here it is on collectorcarpricetracker.com

Details on last image

EBay 2012. Bolt on wire wheels