Frank Sinatras car. Sold Christies LA 1999
1970 Maserati Ghibli s/n 115*1564, was sold new in Dec., 1970, in Silver (106-E-1) with Blue Connolly leather (pac 1545) to Wes Farrell, who was married to Tina Sinatra, Frank’s daughter, and registered to his company, Coral Rock Productions. Wes Farrell was a very successful 1960’s and 1970’s songwriter and producer who wrote or co-wrote close to 500 songs and contributed to 300m in record sales. In March, 1972 Maserati Ghibli s/n 1564 was sold to Frank Sinatra, who needs no introduction. We have copies of the registration in Frank Sinatra’s name on file, correspondence from Nancy Sinatra confirming her father’s ownership and the Maserati data build sheet on file. 1970 Maserati Ghibli s/n 1564 was later sold to George Hamilton, another American actor and later still Maserati Ghibli s/n 1564 was sold to to Dave Thomas, the founder and owner of the Wendy’s restaurant chain. In 2000 Maserati Ghibli s/n 1564 was sold to the current long-term owner and has been well kept and maintained in his twenty years of ownership. Today Maserati Ghibli Coupe s/n 115*1564 is still registered on Frank Sinatra’s license plate FAS-IV for his name “Frank Albert Sinatra” and has extremely low miles with only 21, 699 original miles on the odometer. We have extensive service and maintenance records on file, call or e-mail us for copies.

At some point in the 1990s Maserati Ghibli Coupe s/n 115*1564 was repainted as the paint is much too nice to be original, and the complete interior was very nicely redone in soft and supple black leather. It is believed that the discrete red and orange pin striping on the car is from Wendy’s orange and red logo colours of the time (1970’s and 1980’s), which might explain the somewhat unusual choice of pin stripe colours for a silver car. The paint is in amazingly good condition except for the usual very minor stress cracks where the rear glass meets the roof line. The body is very straight with excellent panel fit and the doors close like Italy’s answer to a Swiss vault. The hood, the front bumpers and lights, the rear deck and rear lid all fit as new and all glass and chrome are in excellent condition. The frame, the floor pan and all lower panels are rust, dent and damage free, although there is slight damage to the right front lower rocker panel. The black leather interior, dash, console and black carpets have an excellent patina with only minor surface wear and compression on the driver’s seat due to use. The seat bolsters remain full and firm. Like all Maserati Ghiblis, the seating position is both low and comfortable, helped by an adjustable steering wheel, which makes for a comfortable fit for both those with long legs and the occasional basketball player. The dashboard features an expansive array of instruments and a wood trimmed steering wheel. The dashboard top surface is finished in a contrasting fabric material consistent with the original specifications. The centre console houses the original Blaupunkt AM/FM radio.
Under the hood, the very nicely finished 4.7 liter quad-cam engine is nicely sorted and has been restored with the correct factory finishes, including proper hosing, wrinkle finish cam covers, proper air cleaner paint and correctly bundled hoses. The engine fires to life quickly, with an excellent raspy punch. Power in all gears is quite impressive, the 4.7 liter quad-cam delivers acres of torque at low RPMs and willingly uses all four Weber carbs to deliver a very strong top end. The suspension and brakes have been sorted out very nicely, so Maserati Ghibli s/n 115-652 is a pleasure to drive in city traffic or the highway.

In 2010 Maserati Ghibli s/n 115*1564 had two sets of major service work done by Europa Macchina, Lewisberry, PA. In February, 2010, major worked completed included a compression and leakdown test, check the fuel pumps, rebuild all four Weber 42 DCNF carbs, replace all water hoses, install a new battery box, plus the related parts, for a total invoice of $10,494.76. Further major work by Europa Macchina included flushing the fuel tanks, new fuel soft lines, touch up paint on the hood and nose, paint materials, a detail of the engine and engine compartment plus a new hood pad in April, 2010, for a total invoice of $12,576.25. In Feb., 2012, in preparation for showing at Amelia Island, five new Michelin 215/70VR15 XWX tires were ordered at a cost of $3,240.28. In March, 2012 service work in preparation work for showing at the Amelia Island Concours was completed by Europa Macchina. The work included a check and diagnose of any fuel, oil or water leaks, remove and repair door sill plates, paint all five wheels, refinish front and rear wheel wells, five new tire tubes, mount the new Michelin XWX tires and more for a total of $9,379.15. We have copies of all invoices on file, call or e-mail us for copies by PDF. We also have copies of the Maserati Factory Internal Factory Order, the Technical And Aesthetic Characteristics, the Delivery Note and all other documents from Fabio Collina, the Manager of Maserati Classiche

Sold Auctions America Aug 2013
This stunning Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupe is finished in Blue Serra Metallic over Tan leather interior. Ghibli AM1151568 was special ordered on November 5th 1970 and left the Modena Italy factory in December 23, 1970. This Ghibli was special ordered in Blue Serra Metallic with an AM/FM radio, power steering/power brakes and stamped Borrani Dial wheels and stamped with engine number AM1151568 and body number 10376. The car was delivered new to its first owner in Southern CA and has been in Southern CA its entire life. This 2 owner car from new has covered only 64,300 miles from new and has just undergone a very extensive restoration. The car body was stripped down and repainted in its original Blue Serra Metallic. All of the chrome, rubber seals, gaskets, hoses, and belts are brand new. The engine and transmission were removed from the car for paint and rebuilt. The cooling, brakes, suspension and steering have all been sorted or renewed. All of the wiring in the car has been replaced or re-done. Brand new Michilen XWX’s and re-finished factory wheels. An exceptional car that is presented with a matching numbers engine, original tools, jack, spare, keys, books and Maserati Classiche documentation.
Now up for sale
This stunning Maserati Ghibli 4.7-Liter Coupe stands out as a beautifully presented and desirably equipped example. Completed at Maserati’s Modena workshops in December of 1970, this late-production Ghibli, chassis no. AM115.1568, was built as a left-hand drive Coupe, fitted with the desirable ZF 5-speed manual gearbox, and destined for the North American market. The new Ghibli had been special ordered in November of 1970 and was finished in the same exterior color as seen on the car today, the elegant Blue Sera color over a white leather interior.

According to the data sourced from Maserati Classiche, chassis no. 1570 was ordered in late October 1969 and completed assembly the following March. Finished in Blue Pervinca paint and trimmed with a white interior of Connolly leather, the Ghibli was distributed to the dealer Sport Auto in Rome, where it was purchased by Micca Ferrero.

Although little is currently known of the Maserati’s interim history, by 2014 the car was owned by Massimo and Gianluca Tiepolo, the proprietors of a sports car specialty garage in Italy called Stile Italiano di Sabbion, as clarified by an Auto Club d’Italia registration. The Ghibli was subsequently treated to a full restoration to the original colour configuration in the UK and still retains its original engine. Currently displaying 47,654 kilometres, this Ghibli SS would make a fabulous addition to any collection, ideal for enthusiasts of 1960s Italian grand tourers.

Coming up for at sale at RM Sothebys here

Superb example of the iconic Ghibli. Multiple concours winner.

Here’s some great images from Fantasy Junction where the car was sold in 2014

Coming up for auction RM Sothebys 2016

Maserati Ghibli Spider 4.9SS conversion by “Carrozzeria Campana” !! (As far as we know only were 12 made by Campana as original!) SOLD 2014

1970 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spyder “Campana”

Chassis number: AM1151578

Registration Number: 1-OBM-641 (Belgium)

Body Number: 10161

Supplied new to Switzerland & since imported registered & european taxes paid to Belgium; The car has covered a scant 51,000 KMs from new.

The car resides in a prominent Brussels based collection of 30 or so cars all of top quality & all maintained without regards to cost. The car is finished in its original colour of black with a cream hide interior all in superb condition. The story continues under the bonnet with the lusty V8 engine highly detailed & in robust health & making all the right noises.

The black convertible top is in excellent condition & folds away neatly under its cowling. The car sits on four maserati alloy wheels shod with 4 newish tyres. Owned by a Calvados producer, a useful crystal decanter is mounted between the seats, one assumes for the use of the passenger rather then the driver.

This is a car that wants for nothing & is in perfect condition ready for immediate extended use.

For sale here 2022

Original engine now in Germany, available for sale here

Was for sale by MIE in 2007.

This particular car is a superb 1970 Maserati Ghibli that has recently completed a 9 year restoration. The engine was completely rebuilt as was also the brakes and suspension. A bare metal paint was done in its original Marrone Colorado color. Connolly hides in the correct original Senape color and grain were imported from the UK. The car is fitted with its matching numbers 4.7 liter engine, 5-speed ZF gearbox, optional power steering, late style engine cylinder heads, late style interior, AC, Becker Grand Prix radio. Included are the tool kit, jack in the bag, manuals, restoration receipts, car cover and Maserati Classiche documentation.

This Ghibli is stunning! It needs to be seen to be fully appreciated as photos do not do the car justice. The color and quality of the paint and interior makes it a strong contender to any serious Concours d’Elegance

For Sale 2021 here

For Sale here 2024

Sold to Germany December 2012

Sold Paris 2025 here

Photos taken 2011

Ebay 2012.

Some pictures here

THIS CAR WAS SPECIALLY BUILD AND PRODUCED TO BE PRESENTED AT THE SALON OF BARCELONA. For Sale Sept 2014

Here it is with images

And here too on their Facebook page

Born as a Ghibli 4.7-litre coupe in March of 1970, this example was delivered new through Maserati’s distributorship in Saint Cloud in Western Paris, and it is believed to have remained in France from new. Originally finished in Blu Sera over a Black interior, it is not known exactly when the car was converted to a Spyder, nor when the interior was retrimmed in beige. Invoices on file for engine work show that the car was located on France’s west coast in the late 1980s before moving southeast to Monaco, where it was acquired by Mr Petitjean in 1996. An invoice on file from 2002 shows that the car has not been driven since then and would need to be serviced prior to returning to the road. Always in high demand, an open-top Ghibli is a car to cherish, and this would be an excellent example to drive and enjoy.

For sale RMSothebys June2020

Confirmed 2022

Recorded on Thepenier register. Offered for sale 2013

On Classic Driver Feb 2022

For sale 2022 here

Sold at Bonhams 2011

The car on offer rolled out in March 1970. It is a Rosso Fuoco red with black leather interior, as per the official confirmation from Maserati. The car has the 5-speed gearbox and it’s the 4.9-litre version, in SS guise, without power steering, which is the most desirable of all Ghiblis, the max power being 335bhp instead of the 310bhp of the 4.7. The car was delivered new in Rome and has had just two owners since new. The odometer displays just 21,192 km since new and the engine is the original one. The second owner, a great Parisian collector, who bought it at a sale in Paris, has completely restored the car, with an overhaul of the cooling system and water pump, installation of safety belts, a stainless steel exhaust system, the fitting of a Clarion car stereo with its electric car stereo, so that today the car is running smoothly and efficiently and all the equipment function perfectly (all invoices are included in the file). Avon tires are fitted on the Campagnolo alloy rims where original little brand stickers are still there! It is equipped with tinted windows and a battery switch. The air-conditioning was redone and the seats were given new stuffing whilst maintaining the beautiful patina of the original.

Coming up for sale Artcurial February 2019

have owned this Ghibli for over 20 years. When I bought it it had just had a total restoration to #1 condition, on a California car by Maserati Information Exchange ( MIE)…Every part of the car was restored to perfection. Since then it has been in my collection, stored in a heated warehouse on wooded floors, serviced yearly by only one mechanic (Autoturismo, Steve Mastroiani). It was driven 50-100 miles a month, then stored in winters. It is fully sorted and one of the best driving Ghiblis available. Cosmetically it is still in show condition showing only the slightest bit of wear. If you are in the market for a Maserati Ghibli of this quality you must see and drive this example. Call for more pictures but you will want to see this car. Asking $239,000

Now on bringatrailer here

Sold 2012

This Maserati 4.7 Coupe is a highly authentic Swiss car, which had only four, mostly long-term owners. It was first delivered via Martinelli & Sonvico in Lugano to the ambassador of Thailand in Bern. After briefly owning the car the Ambassador sold it to a gentleman from Basel, who kept it until 1995. Until now, the car changed hands one more time in 2010.
Thanks to relatively few owners, this Maserati survived in very original condition, still maintaining its first leather interior. But after almost 50 years on the road, it was time for a more extensive restoration than just the regular maintenance work. This task has been entrusted to a long-term and well-known marque specialist in Switzerland. He overhauled the engine and all ancillary components, restored the wiring loom and electric components and fitted a complete new exhaust system in stainless steel. The complete body was stripped to bare metal and repainted in its original yellow colour tone. During this process all the bright work was re-chromed as well. The car has been driven 1’500 km since the completion of the restoration and already had its first service.
A nice history file, the original owner’s manual, spare keys and tool set complement the wonderful condition of this car.

Documentation:
– Maserati heritage Certificate
– FIVA Identity Card
– Original Owner’s Manual
– Fotos and Invoices of Restoration 2017/2018

Recorded on Thepenier Registry,
Delivery date: 20/04/1970
First Owner: Maître DELARUE
Colour: Marrone Colorado / Cinghiale