The Maserati Ghibli was the hit of the 1966 Turin Auto Show. The car was designed by the brilliant young Giorgetto Giugiaro whilst he was working for Ghia, and it was conceived as a luxurious yet sporting GT car that was ideal for jaunts across the continent. Production of the Ghibli began with a fastback coupé in April 1967, which was joined by the spyder in 1969. A race-bred, mid-mounted, 4,719-cc V-8 engine with dry-sump lubrication and two chain-driven camshafts per cylinder bank powered the Ghibli, resulting in the car producing 330 hp.
Chassis no. AM115/S 1233 is one of the very desirable 125 factory-built spyders. According to information obtained from the Maserati factory, it was manufactured in December 1970 with the 4.7-litre engine, and it was originally finished in Verde Gemma over a white leather interior. It was delivered new to the U.S. before becoming part of an extensive private European collection.
The car has recently been refinished in black, but an inspection shows great authenticity throughout, particularly in the original, correctly coded Borrani chrome wire wheels, which are shod in Michelin 225/70 VR 15 tyres and include a matching spare in the boot. The chrome and Sekurit glass found throughout appear original, with only gentle use, and although it appears to be reupholstered, the boot presents nicely.
The interior is believed to be wholly original, with consistent, gentle wear from use to all surfaces, but it displays a very nice dashboard and seats and is equipped with a Becker Mexico radio with its correct manuals and documents. Whilst 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.
The Ghibli Spyder is considered by many to be one of the finest open grand touring cars Maserati has ever produced.


