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46 of 170 lots
Lot 46
1969 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Spider Conversion
Estimate:
$250,000 - $300,000
Starting bid:
$25
Sold for
$400,000
Live Auction
Pebble Beach Auctions 2023
Description
Without Reserve

Chassis: AM115*804
Engine: AM115*804

Subject of an Extensively Documented Multiyear Nut-and-Bolt Restoration
A Stunningly Presented, Multiple Concours Award-Winning Example
Finished in the Striking Period-Correct Color of Verde Gemma
Fitted with Matching-Numbers Engine
Accompanied by Original Brochure, Manual, Tool Kit, Jack, and Concours Trophies

4,719 CC DOHC V-8 Engine
Four Weber 40 DCNL Carburetors
310 BHP at 5,500 RPM
5-Speed ZF Manual Gearbox
4-Wheel Ventilated Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs and Tubular Shock Absorbers
Rear Live-Axle Suspension with Leaf Springs and Tubular Shock Absorbers

Maserati’s elegant, wedge-shaped Ghibli was penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro and unveiled at Torino in 1966. Fitted with a powerful 4.7-liter V-8 engine, its performance rivaled that of Ferrari’s Daytona and Lamborghini’s Miura, and many preferred the Ghibli’s comfort and usability. Maserati built just 125 spiders, but during the 1970s several companies converted existing coupes into spiders as well, including Campana in Italy and J/P Limited in Delaware.

Built in July 1969, this Ghibli was delivered new to Beverly Hills, California, and, according to the consignor, it was converted to a spider in prior ownership, likely during the 1980s. The Maserati was imported to Australia by the consignor in 2006, where a meticulous 10-year restoration was undertaken, and largely performed by the renowned Re-Creation Automotive Pty Ltd., near Melbourne. According to the consignor, this remarkable 6,600-hour endeavor cost nearly $615,000 AUD and is documented with over 250 pages of invoices. The finished product is sensational, and the Ghibli is now equipped with the more sporting five-speed ZF gearbox. At Motorclassica 2018 in Melbourne – one of the largest shows in the southern hemisphere – the Maserati won awards for both Best in Class and Restoration of the Year. A testament to Re-Creation Automotive’s craftsmanship, this was its third Restoration of the Year award in a row. For enthusiasts seeking an exciting open-motoring experience, this impressive Ghibli represents incredible value, and its fantastic colors and presentation are sure to draw a crowd wherever it is shown.