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First 3500GT Vignale spyder prototype found

Discussion in 'Maserati' started by thecarnut, Apr 16, 2007.

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  1. thecarnut

    thecarnut F1 Rookie
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    #1 thecarnut, Apr 16, 2007
    I recently found a 3500GT Vignale prototype in its original "barn find" state. The car is all original, but needing a complete refurbishing. This was the very first 3500 spyder prototype Michelotti completed on the shortened 3500 frame ... even before the two prototypes that were displayed at the 1959 Turin Auto show.

    Photos and some of the history of this car are posted on this webpage:

    http://www.thecarnut.com/Vignalespyder504.html

    Ivan
     
  2. SefacHotRodder

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    #2 SefacHotRodder, Apr 16, 2007
    Very cool
     
  3. Papa G

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    #3 Papa G, Apr 16, 2007
    Fantastic stuff, thanks for sharing.
     
  4. sicqnus

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    #4 sicqnus, Apr 17, 2007
    Very nice find. Amazing car. I hope it will not be over-restored with Pebble-Beach-like chromes everywhere. Would be nice if it could be kept as close as possible as it was when new.
     
  5. Smurf

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    #5 Smurf, Apr 17, 2007
    congrats....


    now let's see that Machinna back on the road :)
     
  6. maranello71

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    #6 maranello71, Apr 18, 2007
    I know the man who owns the car very well, he's a good friend. Among Maserati enthusiasts he's renowned for his totally flawless restorations, which nonetheless always retain the spirit of the original car: he never "over-restores". He always drives his restored beauties: some of you may recall his stunning silver/red Ghibli SS Spider at Concorso Italiano in 2001, which had been driven all the way from Virginia and managed to win a prize at the show!

    He tells me that hopefully we'll see his Vignale beauty back on the road by September.
     

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