Ghibli Spyder

The clean lines that characterized the Maserati Ghibli gave Giorgetto Giugiaro a reputation as the undisputed master of automotive design. The coupé's classic proportions in its front-engine configuration, elongated hood and sharply angled windshield could be perfectly adapted to an open spider version.

The Ghibli Spyder was a two-seater: the canvas soft top folded perfectly out from under the rear panel, behind the seats, and could be raised or lowered in minutes. A hard top with large windows made the car practical and suitable for all-weather travel. Along with the Maserati Simun concept car, the Ghibli Spyder was one of the last projects Giugiaro designed for Ghia in 1967 before founding his own consulting firm. Like the coupe model, the Ghibli Spyder was available in both a standard 4.7-liter version and an upgraded 4.9-liter version for the Spider SS.

Of the 125 Ghibli Spyders sold over the five years the model was available, only one-fifth were made as SS versions. This resulted in this car becoming a universally recognized and sought-after classic. Upon request, it was possible to equip the car with an automatic transmission, and a significant number of Ghibli were sold with this set-up, since the United States was the model's main market.

As the years went by, the Ghibli Spyders "multiplied": compared to the 125 examples produced, more were added by transforming the standard Maserati Ghibli, of which about 1,200 were made, by cutting the roof.