1970 Maserati Ghibli Spyder

AM115S 1233roadItaly

Engine: 4.7L V8 DOHC with dry-sump lubrication, 330 bhp
Colour: Black (originally 'Verde Gemma' green)

Chassis AM155S 1233 is one of only 125 factory-built Maserati Ghibli Spyders, powered by a 4.7-litre dry-sump V-8 producing 330 bhp. Manufactured in December 1970 and originally finished in Verde Gemma over white leather, it was delivered new to the United States before passing into a large private European collection. The car retains its original Borrani chrome wire wheels and is believed to carry original-from-new mileage of just over 32,000 miles; a five-speed manual gearbox has since replaced the factory-fitted automatic.

Ownership

—Auction sale
Sold €550,000 (≈ $605K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
—Auction sale
Sold €708,125 (≈ $779K)
RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →
1970-12-01 →Factory delivery
Original US delivery customer
partial documentation
Vehicle was built in late 1970 and dispatched new to the United States market in Verde Gemma with white leather trim.
1970-12-01 →Factory delivery
Original U.S. customer
partial documentation
Vehicle was built in December 1970 and delivered new to a buyer in the United States; original specification included automatic transmission and Verde Gemma paint over white leather.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
European private collection
partial documentation
The car became part of a large private European collection at some point after its US delivery; extent of tenure not specified.
Date unknownAcquisition unknown
European private collection
partial documentation
The car passed from its U.S. delivery destination into a sizeable private European collection; extent of the collection and identity of the collector are not disclosed.

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

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Modification
Original three-speed automatic transmission replaced with a five-speed manual ZF-type gearbox, a change considered a desirable upgrade for more spirited driving.
Factory records indicate the car left the factory with an automatic; the manual conversion had been made by the time of cataloguing.
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Bodywork
Exterior refinished in black, replacing the original Verde Gemma factory colour; boot interior was also reupholstered.
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Service
Cosmetic detailing and general freshening carried out to present the car for sale.

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