1969 Maserati Ghibli Spyder
- Engine
- 4.7L V8, dry-sump, paired with five-speed manual ZF gearbox, 310 bhp
- Colour
- Dark blue
Chassis 1047 is a 1969 Maserati Ghibli Spyder, one of only 125 open examples built and among just 83 fitted with the 4.7-litre V-8 and five-speed ZF manual gearbox. Originally delivered in Metallic Copper over Tan leather to Milan, the car was later imported to the United States and entered the collection of Ferrari North America chief Gianluigi Longinotti-Buitoni before passing to Canadian Maserati dealer Remo Ferri, under whose stewardship a comprehensive, no-expense-spared restoration was completed in 2018.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$555,000
- 1969 →Factory deliveryMilan, Italy original recipientpartial documentation
Vehicle was delivered new to Milan, Italy; subsequent path to the US is not detailed.
- → 2001Acquisition unknownGianluigi Longinotti-Buitonipartial documentation
Served as President and CEO of Ferrari North America during his ownership; sent the car to Canada in 2001 for a full restoration at a dealership in Ontario.
- 2001 →Private saleRemo Ferrifull documentation
Operated a dealership in Ontario where the restoration was carried out; subsequently assumed ownership of the vehicle, with the multi-year restoration concluding in 2018.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2018RestorationRemo Ferri dealership
A thorough, ground-up restoration carried out over several years with no budget constraints, resulting in a refinish in dark blue over a tan interior with a matching dark blue convertible hood. Invoices documenting the full scope of work accompany the car.
Restoration was initiated in 2001 and completed in 2018. The numbers-matching engine was retained, as confirmed by the Maserati Certificate of Origin.
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