1997 Maserati Ghibli GT AM336
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Highlights
- Italian coupe with quintessentially 90s styling
- Impressive interior with extensive Alcantara leather and a wood trim
- 2.8L AM 574 Twin-turbo V6 with 4-speed automatic transmission
- In current ownership since August 2010
The Appeal
Introduced in 1992, the new Maserati Ghibli reignited the name of a legendary coupe - and somewhat fiercely reinvented it from top to tyres. With sharp, distinctly 90s wedge styling and a pair of top-notch twin-turbo V6 engines available, these were exceptional driver’s cars, first and foremost, with exceptional interior styling and performance capable of impressing even the most discerning enthusiast.
The car's final development, the Ghibli GT, was the most refined of the popular model, coming in straight after Ferrari's takeover of Maserati - with modifications to the suspension and transmission offering a more reliable, capable car, and the last hurrah for the name until 2013.
The car's final development, the Ghibli GT, was the most refined of the popular model, coming in straight after Ferrari's takeover of Maserati - with modifications to the suspension and transmission offering a more reliable, capable car, and the last hurrah for the name until 2013.
This example comes to us following an impressive twelve-year ownership, with an advisory-free MOT until December and that legendary twin-turbo V6 still providing a sonorous soundtrack.
The History and Paperwork
- Built in 1997
- First registered in December 1997
- The DVLA records 4 previous owners
- The vendor understands that the first owner was a company license
- Meanwhile, the second was the individual who drove the car
- The third owner was based in Edinburgh and kept a substantial paperwork file
- Current ownership began in August 2010
- The car currently indicates 73,431 miles
- The car is complete with:
- Original leather document holder
- Original service record book
- Original manuals and handbooks
- An impressive selection of invoices dating back to the car’s first ownership
- V5c document
- Two sets of keys
- The vehicle is currently carrying a cherished registration that will be removed on sale
The Interior
- Highly luxurious interior in Alcantara leather
- Leather inserts have been replaced as and when required
- Impressive, cossetting high-backed seats
- Seats are in excellent condition with no clear rips or tears
- The door cards are beautifully kept with only light marks
- Dashboard is very clean and well-kept with original instruments
- We note a small amount of leather shrinkage to the dash but it’s very light
- Wood trims have been kept well-maintained
- The car’s steering wheel has been changed into a Momo wheel from a Ghibli Cup
- Hands-Free Stereo system, features a new amp and header unit
- The adjustable suspension isn’t working, so the relevant switch is non-functional
- The traditional Maserati clock is in good working order
- Carpets and headlining look in fine condition throughout
- The boot is excellent, with good solid floors and only minor wear to the carpets
The Exterior
- Impressive sharp styling designed by Gandini
- The car is carrying its original Tundra Verde (dark green)
- The car is in fair condition
- Corrosion rectified in the wheel arches, sills and some other areas a few years ago
- Unfortunately, since then the A-pillar has developed visibly deep corrosion
- The paintwork carries swirling and brushing but is in good order for its age
- The glasswork and lenses are in fine condition with no chips or cracks
- The branding is all present and correct with no significant faults
- The car is sat on its original alloys
- These are in good order, though one is slightly scuffed
- The car is wearing a set of Michelin tyres
- Underneath, the chassis is in solid order with only light wear
The Mechanics
- 2.8L AM 574 Twin-turbo V6 powerplant
- 4-speed automatic transmission
- The adjustable suspension requires either new contacts or shocks
- As a result, it’s currently not adjustable
- However, the vendor does note this doesn’t affect the car’s day-to-day
- The car was recently serviced with new belts, plugs, fluids and filters
- Engine bay is in good order with the iconic red cover proudly on display
- We’ve no reports of leaks, knocks, bangs or smoke throughout
- The car is reportedly running well with no issues
- The alarm sounder is in need of replacing
Summary
With that incredible twin-turbo, a fabulous interior and a distinctly 90s aesthetic, it’s little wonder the Ghibli is so well-respected. This example is a great opportunity to get behind a true modern classic.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1997
- Make Maserati
- Model Ghibli Sport GT
- Colour Blue
- Odometer 73,412 Miles
- Engine size 2790
Auction Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Ringwood
- Location Hampshire
- Country United Kingdom
5
bids
from 4
bidders
- paul-vi•••• £10,000 24/09/23
- jamhot7•••• £9,500 23/09/23
- dennis-•••• £8,100 22/09/23
- jamhot7•••• £8,000 22/09/23
- JamieHu•••• £1,000 22/09/23
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