| Maserati spyders from the late 1950's through 1970's |
Over the two decades of the 60's and 70's Maserati produced approximately 500 spyders (convertibles) ... that was the
TOTAL production for all models for all years! They came in three different models ... using the photo below as a reference
(right to left), first was the 3500GT Vignale spyder in the early 60s, followed by the Mistral spyder in the mid 60's and then
the Ghibli spyder of the late 60's and early 70's.
TOTAL production for all models for all years! They came in three different models ... using the photo below as a reference
(right to left), first was the 3500GT Vignale spyder in the early 60s, followed by the Mistral spyder in the mid 60's and then
the Ghibli spyder of the late 60's and early 70's.
As you can see, I like the spyders (aka: convertibles) The 3500GT Vignale spyder was to the first one in the collection and it required extensive
restoration. In my opinion the Vignale is the most elegant spyder with its attention to details. The Ghibli was the second spyder to come into my life
and is the most enjoyable to drive and has been extremely reliable. The Mistral was the last and completed the collection of pre-Biturbo production
GT spyders. All three cars pictured above were sold as a means for me to be able to get early retirement (not a bad decision on my part), the silver
Ghibli spyder is being missed the most!
Luckily I started rebuilding my spyder collection. I found a 1968 Mistral spyder with the rare 4.0 liter engine and the hardtop. Even more significant
was the recent addition of the first 3500GT Vignale spyder prototype built to my collection. All I need to do is find another Ghibli spyder and
everything will be fine in the universe.
restoration. In my opinion the Vignale is the most elegant spyder with its attention to details. The Ghibli was the second spyder to come into my life
and is the most enjoyable to drive and has been extremely reliable. The Mistral was the last and completed the collection of pre-Biturbo production
GT spyders. All three cars pictured above were sold as a means for me to be able to get early retirement (not a bad decision on my part), the silver
Ghibli spyder is being missed the most!
Luckily I started rebuilding my spyder collection. I found a 1968 Mistral spyder with the rare 4.0 liter engine and the hardtop. Even more significant
was the recent addition of the first 3500GT Vignale spyder prototype built to my collection. All I need to do is find another Ghibli spyder and
everything will be fine in the universe.
1961 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder: Photo was taken during the
1997 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance.
1997 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance.
That's me in the driver's seat receiving an award from racing legend
Phil Hill. This car has wire wheels, factory hard top, 5 speed, front disc
brakes and Weber carbs.
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Phil Hill. This car has wire wheels, factory hard top, 5 speed, front disc
brakes and Weber carbs.
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This 1965 Mistral spyder was the last addition, completing the
collection of "topless" production Maserati GT cars. This car was
an excellent find since it had just completed a professional
restoration to very high standards. Car participated at the
March, 2000 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance.
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collection of "topless" production Maserati GT cars. This car was
an excellent find since it had just completed a professional
restoration to very high standards. Car participated at the
March, 2000 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance.
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1970 Maserati Ghibli Spyder: Shown with the factory hard top installed.
Of the 125 Ghibli spyder built between 1969 and 1972 only about 40 had
the hard top. This car also has a rare fitted luggage set. This is a 4.7 liter
car with 5-speed, wire wheels and power steering.
Car participated at the 1998 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance and
completed the 2000 Maser Miglia from Denver to Monterey. This car was
featured on the cover of the Winter/Spring 2001 "Il Tridente" magazine.
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Of the 125 Ghibli spyder built between 1969 and 1972 only about 40 had
the hard top. This car also has a rare fitted luggage set. This is a 4.7 liter
car with 5-speed, wire wheels and power steering.
Car participated at the 1998 Amelia Island Concourse d'Elegance and
completed the 2000 Maser Miglia from Denver to Monterey. This car was
featured on the cover of the Winter/Spring 2001 "Il Tridente" magazine.
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1968 Maserati Mistral Spyder: One of about 30 spyders built with the 4.0
liter engine. Very good body and mechanicals. Will be getting a new paint in
its original silver color, plus a new interior during 2007.
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liter engine. Very good body and mechanicals. Will be getting a new paint in
its original silver color, plus a new interior during 2007.
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1959 Maserati 3500GT Vignale spyder: First prototype produced. Car is
amazingly original but will need a restoration. My goal is to complete it
sometime in 2008.
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amazingly original but will need a restoration. My goal is to complete it
sometime in 2008.
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