1959 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder (Vignale prototype)

Car dispatched from the factory via Waco Motors in Miami on his behalf. Hopkins was a prominent sportsman, real estate investor, racing patron, and NFL franchise co-founder.

Texas-based owner who initiated a restoration but left the car partially disassembled; ownership ended through a bankruptcy proceeding.

Melbourne-based collector who purchased the car alongside marque specialist Mario Lombardi; Lombardi facilitated the deal and carried out a comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration.

Co-purchaser with Glyn and a Maserati marque expert; oversaw a thorough nut-and-bolt refurbishment of the car.

Respected US dealer who offered the car at RM Sotheby's Monterey auction in August 2014.

Purchased at the RM Sotheby's Monterey sale and immediately commissioned a sympathetic refurbishment at RM Auto Restoration costing over $198,000, covering cosmetics and mechanical items.

Dealer who briefly held the car as an intermediary following the Strange bankruptcy.

Unidentified collector based in Germany who held the car briefly in the early 2010s before it moved to a US dealer.

Vintage touring event completed by the consignor after the post-2014 restoration.

Full nut-and-bolt refurbishment carried out after acquisition in Australia, encompassing a thorough mechanical overhaul of the entire car.

Commissioned by Mario Lombardi following co-acquisition with Kenneth Glyn; the car had previously been left disassembled for an extended period.

Sympathetic refurbishment focused on cosmetics and minor mechanical rectification: bodywork stripped to bare metal and repainted in a closely matched Blue Medio shade; interior reupholstered in tan leather with Wilton carpeting; dashboard refinished with reconditioned gauges; soft-top frame rebuilt with new fabric; starter and generator rebuilt with new solenoid; new fuel pump fitted; carburetors rebuilt and tuned; dual radiator fan replaced; distributor adjusted and new spark plugs fitted; master and slave cylinders replaced; new brake booster and rear wheel cylinders fitted; suspension partially rebuilt with new shock absorbers; transmission and driveshaft resealed; clutch linkage and rear axle adjustments made; wiring to lights, instruments, and electric windows repaired; heater, hood release, trunk lock, horn, and wipers all rectified; chrome trim re-plated including bumpers, grille badge, and interior hardware; new Pirelli Cinturato tyres fitted to all wheels including spare. Total cost exceeded $198,000.

Commissioned by the consignor immediately after purchase; supporting invoices are on file.