Glass is original and in very good condition the windshield still has the original run in decal Chrome bumpers and trim are excellent. Tires are Pirelli P in new condition. Convertible top is nicely done, fits well and in good condition. Note: the soft top is a medium tan, in the photos it appears much lighter. Overall the car looks very nice and the fly yellow color works well with the lines of the Ghibli spyder.
Mechanicals: The 4. On a Ghibli the engine number is the same as the chassis number which is also the same as the VIN number on the title. All the numbers match on this car.
The ZF 5-speed gearbox shifts well with clutch and synchros working properly. The suspension has new bushings and brakes pads have plenty of life. The optional power steering is a must on the Ghibli and makes it much easier to drive at low speeds.
When that launch will be is anyone's guess, and Maserati has not mentioned if this special edition will be sold in the States, nor what each will cost. In fact, we don't even know how many of each will be made, but considering Japan's more than healthy appetite for special editions of luxury cars, we doubt that Maserati will have any trouble shifting these.
Add first comment. Now Buzzing. What's Hot. Car Advice. Apple CarPlay. What you need to know about buying a car sight unseen. A Guide to Common Car Problems. What are the latest gadgets you simply can't go without? In the late 80's several Ghibli coupes were converted to spyders, so make sure to check serial numbers when making a purchase.
All spyders had a odd ending serial number same number and chassis and engine , also many have an "S" designation in the serial number, example AMS , although there are quite a few cars without this designation. Although the factory never classified the Ghiblis in two series, there are many differences between the early cars to early and late cars late to This was an evolutionary process so expect to find some late features on an early car and vice versa.
All Ghiblis had air conditioner and many post cars have power steering. The earlier cars had true knock off wheels while later cars have bolt on wheels.
At least 5 different wheel types were offered; early cars were either Borrani wires or Campagnolo solid with true knock offs. Later cars were offered with Borrani bolt on wires and either the bolt on Campagnolo star burst with "fake" knock off covering the bolts later used on the Khamsin or a Campnologo wheel, similar to the Indy,.
Some Ghibli were equipped with automatic transmission, especially on the spyders, which was a rather sluggish unit and should be avoided. The late cars have rocker switches to comply to US regulations. Somehow the US government felt the pointy toggle switches were dangerous during an accident!
The toggles are more reliable and personally I find them more attractive. The rocker switches tend to be more troublesome electrically they are rather weak and the plastic chrome tends to break and the late turn signal switch is definitely problematic and very expensive the early car turn signals seldom break. Weber 42CDNF carbs were used on the later cars and a single brake booster, plus better cooling fans. The late cars tend to be better sorted out and therefore more desirable.
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