1971 Maserati Ghibli 4.7 Coupé
- Engine
- 4.7L (4,719cc) all-aluminium DOHC V8, four twin-choke Weber carburettors, 310 bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Colour
- Sky blue
The 1971 Maserati Ghibli (chassis 115.2392) is a low-mileage, sky-blue coupé bodied by Ghia and powered by a 4.7-litre twin-cam aluminium V8. Optioned from new with Borrani wire wheels and power steering, it was delivered in northern Germany, passed into a significant Essen-area collection, and was restored using new old-stock components before appearing at the Louis Vuitton Concours d'Élégance at Bagatelle in 1997. Subsequently acquired by noted automotive journalist Gilles Bonafous, it has been cherished across all its custodianships and shows approximately 35,000 km.
Ownership
- 2019-06-30Auction saleEstimate €160,000 – €220,000
- 2024-05-10Auction saleSold €127,000 (≈ $140K)
- 1971 → 1982Factory deliveryOriginal northern German ownerpartial documentation
Car was dispatched from the factory and delivered to a buyer in northern Germany.
- 1982 → 1997Acquisition unknownCollector from the Essen regionpartial documentation
Part of a sizeable collection based near Essen; a restoration using genuine new-old-stock components was carried out despite the low mileage at the time.
- 1997 → 2004Acquisition unknownGerman owner circa 1997partial documentation
Had the car comprehensively serviced and fitted with a new exhaust by the German Maserati importer at a cost of roughly 20,000 DM; the car was subsequently invited to attend the Bagatelle concours.
- 2004 → 2010AuctionGilles Bonafouspartial documentation
Prominent automotive journalist who acquired the car at auction, describing it as the realisation of a lifelong ambition; later passed it to his son.
- 2010 →InheritanceBonafous's son (current consignor)partial documentation
Received the car as a gift from his father; commissioned an engine overhaul by Pierre Nallet at Garage du Trident in 2019.
Competition
- 1997Louis Vuitton Concours d'Élégance at Bagatelle
Following its comprehensive mechanical overhaul, the car was invited to participate in this prestigious Paris concours on account of its outstanding condition.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1982Restoration
Comprehensive restoration carried out using new old-stock factory parts, despite the car having covered only around 27,000 km at the time.
Work took place during the car's tenure in the Essen-area collection.
- 1997MechanicalGerman Maserati importer
Full mechanical overhaul by the German Maserati importer, including fitment of a new exhaust system; total cost approximately 20,000 DM.
- 2019Engine rebuildGarage du Trident
Engine thoroughly overhauled and recommissioned by marque specialist Pierre Nallet.
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