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.