Up for sale 2016 after a superb restoration

1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe, Matching numbers AM115.49.2374, 5-Speed, Black with Palomino 29,000 verified original miles. Purchased from Southern California collector. For the last 24 years it has been properly maintained by one of the top Maserati specialists in the US; unmolested body, chassis, and floors. Excellent original interior, perfect chrome and brightwork. Over the past 24 years every mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and cooling system has been continually serviced, refurbished, or replaced with correct original parts. 24-Year Comprehensive service and mechanical restoration history documentation.
Now SOLD

Finished in the stunning combination of Graphite Grey with Tobacco hide, this, very rare, low mileage, right-hand drive, Maserati Ghibli is fitted with an automatic gearbox and air conditioning. We understand the car has only covered just over 10,700 miles and is accompanied by a very impressive history file showing that it has clearly been very well maintained throughout its life. Indeed there is a comprehensive photographic record of the body restoration by a company that more usually works for Aston Martin Special Projects Division. The fabulous interior leatherwork, incidentally, was also carried out by ex-Aston Martin employees. There are also details on file of an engine rebuild by McGrath Maserati.

Our vendor acquired the car over 10 years ago from the son of the original owner who purchased the Maserati new in the UK but soon moved to Jersey, where it spent most of its life, hence the incredibly low mileage. In Jersey, it was maintained by Le Riche and there are significant invoices in the file for work carried out on the car.

In more recent years, the ‘Project Shop’ based in Bicester have worked on a comprehensive program of improvements based on recommendations that came from a detailed report from McGrath Maserati, who also supplied the parts. The work began in September 2019 and was finally completed in March this year, costing the seller around £15,000 in order to get the car driving exactly as he wants and bringing the whole car up to his exacting standards. All areas of the car were looked at including steering, suspension, braking system, electrics, full underside detailing, back axle, prop-shaft etc. There is a detailed summary of all this work in the file and the Ghibli has subsequently enjoyed a 100-mile shake-down and a complete nut and bolt check as well as an independent MOT with no advisories just before the sale, ensuring the car is ready for its next owner to enjoy this summer.

Offered with the aforementioned history file containing details of the work carried out over the years by notable specialists, an MOT and at a very competitive estimate when you consider the values of some its peers such as the Daytona. Silverstone Auctions are very proud to offer this wonderful example of Italian exotica and we welcome any pre-sale inspection.

Coming up for auction July 2018

Petrolicious article here

Coming up for auction May 2021

Wire Wheels
Originally Rame exterior with Senape interior. Repainted Dark Blue in 2004, still has original interior, and has never been apart mechanically. 40,000 miles. Excellent condition.Totally original except for repaint. Confirmed 2014

Sold 2012. Black with black trim

We saw a 1971 Ghibli 4.7 coupe (S/N 115 2392) sell for $71,628 on February 14 at Christie’s Retromobile auction in Paris 2004. [ in France since 2004 ]
Leaving the factory in 1971, chassis 115.2329 was delivered in the north of Germany. In 1982, it changed hands to join a very important collection from the Essen area. It was then restored with original new spare parts, in spite of its very low milage (27,000 km). In 1997, its new owner entrusted the car to the Maserati importer in Germany where it was equipped with a new exhaust system and completely overhauled, for a bill totalising some 20,000 DM of the time. Its condition is so exceptional that it is invited to enter the Louis Vuitton concours d’élégance at Bagatelle, Paris, that same year. It is then acquired in an auction in 2004 by Gilles Bonnafous, renowned car journalist and father of the present owner. It’s a story of love at first sight, the fulfilment of a 40 year old dream. In 2010, he gave to his son this very exceptional Ghibli, a real grail cherished by all its different owners, of which he used to say : « To drive this masterpiece at 100 km/h is like dancing in Mona Lisa’s arms ».

Reading only 35,000 km on the odometer, this sky blue with beige leather interior example is a serious contender to any “concours d’élégance”. Equipped with the rare period options of 4 Borrani wheels and power steering, this Ghibli registered in France is accompanied by its tool roll, restoration invoices, service booklet and original owner’s manual. The engine will be revised by Pierre Nallet (Garage du Trident) before the sale. Without any doubt, this Maserati Ghibli represent to any amateur the opportunity of a life to acquire one of the most beautiful example on sale on the market or even the most remarkable of all. Not Sold at Bonhams

Artcurial March 2022 auction

Sold 2012. Gold with black interior

Coming up for sale at Artcurial auctions Retromobile 2022 here

In Sweden in 1990. Now exported. For Sale in Germany March 2018

Fly Yellow with Tan interior
Cosmetically refreshed including paint

The previous owner had it for 25 years of which is was garage stored for the last 23 The owner prior to that had it for about 10 years and purchased it from the original buyer. I know the second and third owners and have spoken with them personally regarding the history of the car. Current mileage is 40,643. Mileage listed on title when previous owner bought the car was 30,570 in 1993.

Now for sale

Recorded 2013

Up for sale

Here it is on sale 2015

Nicely sorted 1971 Maserati Ghibli.
Matching numbers, no rust, recent paint, rebuilt engine 2500 km ago, plus over $20k spent in the last 12 months on getting everything else to work as it should.
Rebuilt suspension and front end, new quad Ansa mufflers, rebuilt AC system which blows cold, and so much more..
Interior is very clean. Small amount of patina on seats, clean fresh carpets, new headliner, new dash mouse hair, newly upholstered sun-visors, new rubber weather stripping, and all chrome was redone when painted about 3 years ago..
Engine compartment very clean and orderly.
Borrani Wire Wheels RW 4198, also Borrani spare.
Many receipts for work over the last 20 years from previous owners also..
Fabio Colon certification paperwork also included. Technical and Aesthetic Characteristics, Internal Factory Order, Final Tests Data Sheet, Delivery Note, and End of Line Data Sheet.
Tool kit, jack, and books also included..

Here’s the car on Anamera

Sold EBay 2011 as incomplete project

Sold 2000. Converted to Spider

LHD. Sold new in Italy in 1972. European version.
Only three owners from new. Original colours: “Rame metalizzato” with white leather interior.
One of the 1204 Maserati Ghibli Coupe produced in total. One of the 413 Maserati Ghibli Coupe 4.9L LHD produced.
Original low mileage: 44,100 km. European papers. Condition: like new.
The engine has been given an extensive overhaul

Up for sale 2015

Sold at RM Sothebys 2021 for € 258,125 EUR

This rare (one of 425 built), top-specification 1973 Maserati Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe was first used by the factory as a demonstrator prior to being delivered in June 1973 at 24,000 km to R. Liechti A.G. in Bern, Switzerland. Finished in Marrone Corrado (Corrado Brown) over Senape (Mustard) leather upholstery, the Ghibli was delivered with an Autovox radio, power steering, and tool roll. At some point in the Ghibli’s life the original engine was replaced with a correct 4.9 SS unit numbered 1738.

This Ghibli was purchased by Neil Peart in late 2013 from its then-owner in Lugnorre, Switzerland, and imported to the US, where Ken Lovejoy serviced and maintained the Ghibli for Mr. Peart throughout his ownership. In keeping with Mr. Peart’s “Silver Surfers” collection theme, the Ghibli received a refinish in silver during 2014. Tan leather and correct Campagnolo alloy wheels provide beautiful accents. Further significant work included installation of a new stainless steel exhaust system in 2017 and an overhaul of the air-conditioning system in 2018, including a conversion to modern R134a refrigerant. According to Mr. Lovejoy, the Ghibli was one of Mr. Peart’s favorite vehicles to drive and enjoy, and his ownership is exhaustively documented by purchase, importation and registration paperwork, and a wealth of detailed service and maintenance records, plus the aforementioned copies of original factory production and delivery records. As offered, this exceedingly well-maintained Ghibli 4.9 SS Coupe is ready to be enjoyed and appreciated.Mr. Peart’s special Ghibli features correct Campagnolo center-lock alloy wheels, and it was added to his impressive group of “Silver Surfers” upon its importation from Europe in 2013.

For Sale at Gooding 2021 Pebble Beach Auction

Sold Coys 2007

This example was delivered new to Rome and is still presented in what is perhaps one of the very prettiest colour combinations on a Ghibli, Azzurro Artico over “Senape” (Tan) Connolly hides.
This particular Ghibli remained in Italy until 2014, when it was exported to Germany, right before being acquired by the current Belgium owner.
The general condition of the Ghibli can best be described as an older restoration that is still showing nicely.
This particular example left the factory with power steering and air-conditioning.

It retains its original matching numbers engine, which runs perfectly.
The bodywork has been repainted at least once but retains the original factory colour scheme.

Sold by Classic and Racecars 2015

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For sale here 2023

For sale November 2023