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  1. Ferraripilot

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    #1 Ferraripilot, Feb 11, 2009
    I was just reviewing the Crump/Box Maserati book with intentions of locating some better angled photos of the 5000gt injection system. In doing so, I noticed notes in the book stating there was supposedly a 5000gt Vignale spyder, but the authors could not say a chassis number or confirm if such a vehicle ever existed. The only mention of it is when the 32 vehicles and their coachbuilders were being cited at the beginning of the section. I know it is probably a pipe dream that the car ever existed, but what might have prompted Crump/Box to mention this fantasty vehicle?

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    #2 biz5300, Feb 11, 2009
    not that I know of.. There was a 5000gt vignale in the press in the 60s nut I just recently bought a Auto Italiana issue that stated 5000gt vignale.. but if you read the tech specs.. it had the normal 4700cc engine.. so.. I say no..
     
  3. Ferraripilot

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    #3 Ferraripilot, Feb 11, 2009
    I highly doubt the vehicle ever existed, but I wonder why Crump/Box noted it in their book as a 'supposed' existence. Did someone tell them something that others did not know?
     
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    #4 Mrpbody44, Feb 11, 2009
    I think one of the British classic car mags did a feature on this car several years ago. The car was in the midwest and was red if I remember.
     
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    #6 wbaeumer, Feb 12, 2009
    Vignale NEVER made a 5000GT-Spyder! The car was misinterpreted by various pupications in the 70ies but in fact it was #109.001 a Spyder-one-off based on a Mistral-chassis and fitted with a standart straight-6 engine!

    The car came back to light in the US 3 years ago after a longtime storage!

    Ciao!
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  7. wbaeumer

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    #7 wbaeumer, Feb 12, 2009
    Yes, it was a normal Allemano version. During restoration in the US the rear window broke. Unable to find a replacement the then time owner told his mechanics to chop the car!! The abandoned roof is still with the car! In Germany since about 8 years this 5000GT is still for sale by various dealers here in The Fatherland - without success! The car needs a complete restoration to its original specs otherwise I cannot see a sale in the price-figure the owner has in mind!

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  8. staatsof

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    #8 staatsof, Feb 12, 2009
    It looks very nicely finished but to me, Maserati or not it's just an ugly styling exercise with or without the roof.
    It kind of looks like the owner wanted it to be a Mercedes 300 convertible.

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  9. wbaeumer

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    #9 wbaeumer, Feb 12, 2009
    Bob,
    the Allemano-5000GT is not a very handsome car - but a very impressive one! Its a true men`s car!

    Ciao!
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  10. Ferraripilot

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    #10 Ferraripilot, Feb 12, 2009
    Walter,

    Try explaining to my Korean wife what is a 'handsome' Italian car. SHe can't stand any of them, but she loves old Porsche 911s! To her, all cars need to be cute.
     
  11. wbaeumer

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    #11 wbaeumer, Feb 12, 2009
    Sorry, but I assume your wife is not a member of this esteemed Forum ::))! I assume you know what a "handsome" car from Bella Italia is, ...eh??

    Ciao!
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  12. Ferraripilot

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    #12 Ferraripilot, Feb 12, 2009
    I certainly try my best :)
     
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    #15 thecarnut, Feb 13, 2009
    The chopped 5000GT use to live in north Georgia for some time. It was part of a large collection that was auctioned off around 2000 after the owner died. He had a ton of cars, many of them in sad shape; the collection made no sense. I found the 5000GT spyder conversion to be quite interested. It reminded me of a Rolls convertible with the big hump on the back with the top down. Paint and interior were rather nice but I doubt that massive V8 engine received any maintenance. I think it sold for around $65K, which was tempting but I chickened out not knowing thE condition of the engine (mucho expensive if one makes a mistake!)

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  16. Ferraripilot

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    #16 Ferraripilot, Feb 13, 2009
    That and we would all force you to put the car original again :) I can't imagine that bill
     
  17. wbaeumer

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    #17 wbaeumer, Feb 15, 2009
    ...not a "true" 5000 GT!

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