1958 – Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Conversion - Lot 9

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1958 – Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Conversion - Lot 9
1958 – Maserati 3500 GT Spyder Conversion A tribute to the 3500 GT Spyder designed by Touring, embodied in this exceptional, one-of-a-kind automobile ✨ “The Hidden Treasures of the Périgord” Collection ✨ French registration certificate Chassis No. *101*096* Engine No. *101*096* - Superb conversion based on the Spyder design created by Touring - Based on an early-production first-series coupe, delivered new in Italy - Owned by the same collector for over 26 years and with an amended registration certificate - Conversion and restoration carried out around the turn of the 2000s; restoration to roadworthy condition required - 15,561 km on the odometer; blue paint and engine number match the original - Road-ready vehicle, with a 5-speed manual transmission and front disc brakes Find the complete catalog for the “Rétromania” auction, which includes this lot, on the Collector Cars Auction (CCA) website. The file and additional photos for each vehicle are available at the following Drive link (after requesting access): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aluJ7ZZJvUKBib-4eJDbaGH6vxu5ePC4 Unveiled at the Turin Motor Show in 1959, two years after the launch of the coupe, the Maserati 3500 GT Spyder rounded out the Modena-based manufacturer’s Grand Tourer lineup. While several convertible prototypes were initially built by Carrozzeria Touring—the designer of the 3500 GT—Maserati ultimately chose to entrust the production of the open-top version to Carrozzeria Vignale. This choice allowed the Spyder to assert its own distinct personality while retaining the mechanical qualities that had ensured the 3500 GT’s success. Designed by Giovanni Michelotti and built by Carrozzeria Vignale, the Spyder features a body that is as elegant as ever but slightly more expressive than that of the Touring coupe. Its silhouette is distinguished by a lower waistline and a subtly contoured body line behind the doors, which adds more depth to the profile, as well as delicately sculpted contours. Retaining the balance and understated elegance characteristic of great Maseratis, it features a silhouette harmoniously designed for open-air driving. The soft top, perfectly integrated into the bodywork, preserves the overall sophistication of the design, while the wheelbase, shortened by about ten centimeters, gives it more compact proportions and a more dynamic appearance. Housed beneath this prestigious body is the 3,485 cm³ inline-six engine developed by Giulio Alfieri based on the Maserati 350 S racing engine. Equipped with two overhead camshafts and dual ignition, it produces 220 ch thanks to its Weber carburetors and enables the Spyder to reach nearly 220 km/h. Smooth, powerful, and exceptionally reliable, this engine plays a major role in the model’s reputation. Sharing the same mechanical specifications as the coupe, the 3500 GT Spyder was equipped, starting in 1961, with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, which increased power to 235 ch, as well as a five-speed transmission that further enhanced its driving pleasure. The interior reflects the elegance and refinement that made the 3500 GT such a success. The circular, driver-oriented instrument cluster, the three-spoke steering wheel bearing the Trident emblem, and the quality of the materials and finishes all attest to the care taken in its construction. More than just a pure sports car, the 3500 GT Spyder embodies the art of open-air travel, combining comfort, smoothness, and performance in the purest tradition of Italian Grand Tourer cars. Produced from 1959 to 1964 in a limited run of just 242 units, the Maserati 3500 GT Spyder is one of the rarest and most sought-after models in Maserati’s lineup. A direct descendant of the 3500 GT, it helped define the identity of the Modena-based manufacturer’s grand convertibles and ranks among the most elegant and exclusive Italian models of the 1960s. As a result, its value remains extremely high to this day. The Maserati 3500 GT convertible from the “Les Trésors cachés du Périgord” collection that we are presenting here was converted from a coupe to a convertible. This conversion was not inspired by Vignale’s official Spyder version, but rather by the prototype developed by Touring, of which only three examples were produced at the time. It is therefore particularly exclusive. The car on offer faithfully captures the convertible coupe spirit of this rare variant of the 3500 GT. Its design is distinguished by remarkable purity: a straight body line, unadorned flanks, and doors without side windows.
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