Highlights

Very attractive thoroughbred rarity in Blue Spaziale with black leather
Believed to be 1 of 23 remaining right-hand drive Ghibli Cup examples
Replacement rebuilt 365bhp engine from Italian Ghibli Open Cup race team
Extensive service history dating back to 1997 with over 50 pages of documentation
Recently serviced in July 2025 with new cam belt and four Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres
Private registration plate N888CUP included in the sale
MOT valid to December 2026 with no advisories

The Appeal

If your classic purchasing decisions are driven by the words ‘Italian,’ ‘thoroughbred’, and ‘extremely rare’, then we’ve got something rather special for you. The Ghibli was designed by Marcello Gandini, he of Muira and Countach fame, and equipped with an astonishing twin-turbo V6 that delivers more power per cylinder than a Bugatti EB110 or a Jaguar XJ220. Just 26 RHD Ghibli Cups were sold, of which only 23 are believed to remain.

This is one of them. Finished in compelling Blue Spaziale metallic with a black leather cabin, it is a fastidiously maintained UK RHD car in very good order. The history file dates back to the car’s earliest days and runs to 50 pages of invoices by illustrious marque names like Bill McGrath, Meridien Modena and JCT600. Notably, the car received a new engine in 2005, sourced from an Italian Ghibli Cup racing team. It has been fully rebuilt and runs at a reported 365bhp.

The vendor acquired the car in 2019 and has largely dry-stored it as part of his collection. In July 2025, it received a full service and cambelt change. The MOT runs to December 2026 with no advisories.

For too long, the Ghibli was overshadowed by later cars and an association with the troublesome early BiTurbos. Evo’s Harry Metcalfe has spearheaded its long-overdue rehabilitation. These are exceptionally rare and brutally capable cars. This one has the provenance and condition to draw collectors. The challenge for buyers is to find another.

The vendor says:

“Believed to be 1 of 23 remaining RHD cars, this is a very rare Ghilbi II and the ultimate incarnation being the 2.0 6 Speed Cup. Made famous in the UK by Harry Metcalfe, at the time of production, it produced the highest BHP output per litre of any road car. It is a real old school driver's car with lots of power, and no driver aids, and is brilliant fun. It is also extremely comfortable and a great long-distance GT.”

History and Paperwork

First registered in UK 20th November 1997
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since December 2019
Dry stored as part of seller’s private collection since purchase
Covered approximately 100,000 km in its first four years we are told
Service history dating back to 1997 from specialists including JCT 600, Meridien Modena, and McGrath Maserati
Over 50 pages of invoices and documentation included
Original stamped service book in the original leather Maserati folder
Recently serviced in July 2025 including replacement cam belt
Four new Goodyear tyres fitted at same time as service
Registration N888CUP is included
Car’s HPI and MOT history is on registration R492KLJ
VIN number ZAM336B0000400203
2 key sets included
MOT valid to 12th December 2026 with no advisories
Vendor states that car’s total mileage is 167,000
Car is reported to have covered 35,000km on rebuilt engine fitted in 2005 but total km is 167,000km
Believed to be one of only 23 remaining right-hand drive Ghibli Cup examples

The vendor says:

“This particular car was bought new by Mr A P Boyes, the Director of W Boyes Ltd, and used as his company car covering 100,000km in the first 4 years. It was maintained with no expense spared and has continued to be well-maintained since then.

“The car has extensive service history going back to 1997 from JCT 600, Meridien Modena, McGrath Maserati etc. There are over 50 pages of invoices and history as well as the original stamped service book in the original leather Maserati folder. All of the major Ghibli faults have been addressed including reinforcing the weak front chassis legs and rebuilding the steering rack (at McGrath Maserati). The original engine was damaged around 2005 and a replacement was purchased from Eurospares who sourced it from a race team in Italy running cars in the Ghibli Open Cup series. It was subsequently rebuilt by Owen Developments and mapped to produce 365bhp. The car has covered around 35,000km since this work was done.”

The Condition

Attractive Blue Spaziale metallic paintwork in good overall condition
We are told the car has been repainted in the past
Vendor reports some microblistering to the bonnet and bootlid
Bodywork is presentable with some small areas to note up close
These include wheel arches and the rear screen
Fitted with four new Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres in 2025
Five spoke split rim Speedline alloys in good condition with light age
The missing Speedline centre cap has been replaced
Underside appears in good condition for its age we are told
No structural advisories on MOT
Black leather interior presents well with expected seat wear as shown
Carbon trim sections have faded over time
The heater controls have been refitted properly
The Momo Corse steering wheel is standard equipment on the Ghibli Cup
The towing eye cover is present although missing in the photos

The Mechanics

1,998cc AM496 twin turbo V6 engine
6-speed manual transmission
Original engine damaged around 2005
Replacement engine sourced from Italian Ghibli Open Cup race team via Eurospares
Engine rebuilt by Owen Developments and mapped to produce 365bhp
Approximately 35,000 km covered since engine replacement
Major Ghibli faults addressed, including reinforced front chassis legs
Steering rack rebuilt by McGrath Maserati
The original back boxes are included in the sale
Recent service and cam belt change in July 2025
No advisories on MOT

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