1970 Maserati Ghibli Spyder 4.7L – AM115/S/1161
In total, Maserati built 125 Maserati Ghibli Spyder (4.7L and 4.9L version). 79 Maserati Ghibli Spyder 4.7L were built by the factory.
Our car, chassis AM115/S/1161, is a 4.7L.
It was produced the 26th May, 1970 and was delivered new in the United States – California.
The car was fitted with an automatic gearbox, as well as many options; such as Borani wire wheels and air conditionning.
Later, the automatic gearbox was replaced by a 5-speed manual gearbox.
It has been mechanically restored for over 50.000$ between 2003 and 2010.
The car is painted in a beautiful Bleu Pervinca and retains its original Senape leather interior that happens to be in perfect condition.
Original engine. Accident-free.
The car is coming with its German title, spare tire and tool roll.
Wire wheels fitted. This car has had three owners and has been driven 41,000 original miles. A few years ago, the car was completely restored and technically gone over. The car has the original engine (matching numbers) and Borrani chrome wire wheels. The bodywork is immaculate, mechanically it is 100% and drives fabulous. The interior is completely original and in beautiful condition. In summary, a unique and rare vehicle in beautiful condition.Sold 2012 RM auctions. Here’s a video of the car.

Starburst alloys fitted

Sold 2004

Sold RM Sothebys Amelia Island 2014.
Offered from the Pray Collection,
The Pray Collection’s Spyder was acquired by Malcolm S. Pray Jr. almost a decade earlier. It is finished in a rich red with comfortable brown leather upholstery, and it boasts such luxuries as air conditioning and a tastefully upgraded stereo, as well as the very favoured five-speed manual transmission—all ideal for an automobile which Mr. Pray intended for use in Florida. Accordingly, after his acquisition, the Maserati underwent extensive sorting, which included a complete rebuild of the original engine, performed by Roush, as well as a rebuild of the clutch assembly, adjustments to the fit of interior components, and a rebuild of the tachometer. The carburettors were also rebuilt. Typical of Mr. Pray’s devotion to record keeping, service and restoration records that cover his entire ownership accompany the car.

My father owned a Ghibli Spyder in approximately 1980-1981. It was a true Spyder (not chopped) and had the Boranni wire wheels. It was dark brown metallic, kind of a root beer colour, with tan hides, California registered, photos taken around same time [ automatic at that point in time ]

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.

Coming up for auction shortly

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

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

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

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

In 1990 was in Sweden. Now exported. Exterior red. Info MA

This Ghibli Spyder, chassis number 1223, is recorded to have been manufactured in December 1970, according to
the accompanying Certificate of Origin by Maserati Classiche, issued in March 2021. The car was originally
finished in Rosso Fuoco over a Black Connolly leather interior, matched by the black convertible top. The
Chassis No. AM115/S 1223
Engine No. AM115/S 1223
Body No. 10393
Matching-numbers body, chassis and engine verified by Certificate of Origin issued by Maserati Classiche
in March 2021

Beneficiary of a bare-metal respray by Italian marque specialists at Il Bottegone
Desirable open-top Spyder version of the first-generation Ghibli, built with a 4.7-litre V-8 engine and
manual five-speed ZF gearbox
Finished in attractive Rosso Fuoco over a Black Connolly leather interior, complemented by a black
convertible top

One of 83 4.7-litre Ghibli Spyders constructed
1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spyder Stephan Bauer ©2021 Courtesy of RM
Sotheby’s
attractive specification was completed by bolt-on Borrani-forged wire wheels and a wood-rim steering wheel.
Under the bonnet, the Maserati was built with a 4.7-litre V-8 engine paired with a five-speed manual ZF gearbox,
while manoeuvrability is made easier with power steering by ZF. The car retains this specification today.
Delivered new to Baker Motors Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., it is thought that the Ghibli Spyder was imported
to Sweden when it returned to Europe some years later, though this date is unknown. Subsequently, the Maserati
was acquired by the Hirschberg family—of Bavarian nobility as prominent landowners in Germany—in 1999. Upon
the passing of one of the Hirschberg family members, the car was acquired by its current vendor.
The Maserati is offered with photos that reveal the process of a bare-metal respray, keeping the car in a fetching
shade of red, understood to have been carried out in 2021 by the father-son pairing of Roberto and Federico
Negri at Il Bottegone, a workshop based in Clusone, Lombardy, specialising in Italian marques. Other
documentation provided by Maserati Classiche verifies this car’s matching-numbers body, chassis and engine;
while further paperwork includes copies of documents issued by Maserati in 1970, such as the original build sheet
and shipping notice. A spare wheel is included, while the four fitted wheels are equipped with Michelin X radial
tyres. This fine example of a Ghibli Spyder is sure to appeal to enthusiasts of Maserati and all Italian roadsters in
equal measure

Coming up for auction Feb 2022 here

S/n 1227. Ghibli Spyder. USA model. 1970 build date. 1970 USA model. 5-speed, P/S, 4.7 litre, bolt on wires.
1970, sold new by Baker Motor Company, Atlanta, Georgia.
1980s, from Joe Marchetti to Ed Waterman, purchased in a package of cars with a 212 Export, a Lamborghini Miura SV, a New Uracco and a few others.
1984 “ish”, Ed Moved to Florida, and sold it.
1990, 01 Nov., owned by David Ohanian, Canada.
1992, the featured car on the Maserati International Club poster.
1997, March, offered by Martin Godbey.
1998, with George Druyea to Phil Deppenschmidt, Ohio.
Then sold to Gene Ponder, Texas.
2000, 03 Aug., as per e-mail from Wolf Zweiffler: red/black, 5-speed.
2005, June, offered on eBay. Red/red interior with black inserts.
2008, August, at the Russo and Steele auction, Monterey.
“The exceptional red Spider offered here was built late in 1970 and was first sold in Atlanta, GA by Baker Motor Cars. Later owned by superstar car collector Gene Ponder, this was the car featured on the 1992 Maserati International Club poster. Correctly and comprehensively restored in brilliant red with a black leather interior and cloth top, it sits on four authentic Borrani wire wheels and is absolutely ready mechanically as it is cosmetically to take its new owner wherever he or she desire.”
2008, August, sold to a Connecticut-based Hedge fund manager and stored at Red-Line restorations.
2011, December, sold to a collector in Jacksonville, Florida.
2014, 27 Jan., inspected and photoed in Jacksonville, Florida.
2014, September, on consignment with Mike Sheehan’s www.Ferraris-online.com

Up for sale 2015

Sold RM auctions 2011. Earls Court Motorshow car.

Here it is on Kidston’s Website
We believe that this is probably the finest Maserati Ghibli Spyder in existence. Having owned and restored the example which holds the current auction record for the model (Gooding & Co. Scottsdale auction, 20-21st January 2012, sold for $880,000) we can compare that benchmark example with this car, which was restored by many of the same craftsmen but with more time at their disposal and benefitting from the technological advances made over the past five years such as stripping using water rather than sand.
We have known and coveted this rare right-hand drive Ghibli SS Spyder for a long time, having organised its sale at auction in July 1996 and followed it ever since. Why is this Ghibli SS Spyder so special? First of all, rarity: almost the same number of Ghibli Spyders were built as Daytona Spyders, but very few Ghibli SS Spyders were built to European specification, without the ugly add-ons required by US safety and emissions authorities, and this car is the rarest of the rare as a right-hand drive manual SS Spyder (one of four). Secondly, its provenance: this Spyder was built for the London Motor Show display in an unusual livery intended to catch the public’s imagination. A small detail known to few buyers, late Ghibli Spyders such as this car have a more attractive central dash layout, with chrome bezels surrounding rocker switches rather than plainer lever controls. Thirdly, the car is very well documented, thanks to careful previous owners who kept good paperwork, diligent research and factory assistance. The period letters make fascinating reading, accompanied by build sheets, order correspondence, factory certificate of origin and old magazine articles. Finally, and most importantly, the depth and quality of the restoration by the best craftsmen in the business is second to none. Each has major international concours credits to his name (Villa d’Este and Pebble Beach), and they were given a free hand on this car.
The extent of the project is too detailed to list here, but this was not a commercial restoration: it was a ‘ground up’ rebuild to cover every single aspect of the car, supervised by Carrozzeria Cremonini with close follow up in person and nothing compromised, no corner cut and no expense spared to return the car to its 1970 London Motor Show appearance and function. The car was stripped by pressurized water to the bare chassis, re-jigged and rebuilt with fanatical attention to detail, down to the tiny Campagnolo stickers on the alloy wheels. All the body panels are numbered and original. Carrozzeria Cremonini’s hours alone totaled 1,379.
The engine and gearbox were completely rebuilt by ex-Maserati race mechanic Giuseppe Candini, as were back axle, suspension, exhaust, brakes and steering. The original pistons, quieter and better quality than modern reproductions, were found to be in excellent condition and therefore saved. The engine was dyno tested and fine tuned upon completion. All running gear is ‘as new’. Total hours spent: circa 600.
The electrics were completely renewed by Modenese expert William Gatti and all instruments and switchgear restored. An Autovox radio of the original type was sourced, restored and fitted. Total hours spent: 368.
Interior leather of the correct texture and colour, very hard to find now that Connolly is no longer in business, was sourced and used in the cabin retrim. The hood is new and all carpets too. The rare, patterned boot lid lining is original. Specialists Maieli of Mantova, whose credits include cars from the Bookout Maserati collection, performed a beautiful job. Total hours spent: 320.
All bills are available (try to find another car restored in Italy about which that can be said!) plus professional photographs showing every step of the rebuild. A substantial leather bound history and restoration file accompanies the car, which is English registered and freshly MoT tested. There is also a tool kit and workshop manual.
Since completion of this work in October 2012 this exceptional Maserati Ghibli SS Spyder has been test driven in varying conditions by Giuseppe Candini and is now ready for next summer- and many more- in a collection where only the very best is good enough.