Here are some images. You will recognise most of them as they are either period Maserati Brochure shots or the Citroen Maserati edition speciale brochure which I think was from 1968. The sharpest corner on any of them by far appears to be on the spider. I'd argue that many of the rest show a softer treatment. I believe each car could be slightly different depending on who was making them. Just my theory at the moment... Julian Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
A few more, and they do seem to vary Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
I imagine Walter would have many more images than these so I'm interested in learning more Image Unavailable, Please Login
I first noticed that these were different on a Maserati Owners Club of Australia run when these two red Ghibli's were quite different. My car was from California and has survived in original condition until 2013 when I started restoring it. Even the sills were original although these had crude patches welded over them in places. But the metalwork was still all there and this is why I think the soft front corner is definitely as valid as the sharper version! Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Ivan, Remember Bora #1046 had that same feature. I suspect it was an after production modification. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Julian, to see the sharp line on photos of both top front fenders is almost impossble. As an ex-professional photographer I can assure that on photos of the same car this edge appears differently depending on the angle, position of the sun, reflections etc.! I saw around 15 Ghibli in unrestored condition. Some of them in very bad condition, still with their original paint. You could clearly see with all of them that the earlier cars had the sharpest lines while the later or very late ones came more round.
Tools do not degrade that fast. Tooling to produce only 1300 cars does not change in shape by 10mm Hi Walter, there's plenty of 1972 cars in the Registry including the Neil Peart silver surfer Ghibli that was at Gooding and Co with the sharp corner and I know of unrestored Ghiblis here like this ex David Zeunert blue car with the rounded edge seen here. David's current Ghibli [ in red ] has the sharp corner and is from 1968 and is sat right behind his old blue car. I also had a look at Ivans site and he shows this 1972 Ghibli SS which clearly has the sharp corner still. [ Serial number: AM115/49 2036,18,900 miles, one owner since new, I purchased this Ghibli from the original owner, who personally picked up the car at the factory. This was my first experience getting a car for which the owner could honestly say they knew the history of the car from day one. The title is still in the original owner's name (in Georgia you do not need transfer title to register a car this old) " So, I'm not 100% convinced of your theory yet! Julian Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Well - who can confirm, that the coachwork of a late Ghibli had been produced much earlier than the VIN suggest?
I spoke with Stephen James a PO of that car as well as the shop that did that. He drove them nuts with all the things he wanted done but never seemed to have the money to pay the bill. Remember his yellow Bora that had the battery compartment removed for better legroom. His wife, Allison, had long legs ...
Julian My bad ... I apologize for delay in responding to your question about front fender/grill design. I've attached a photo from my files and will take new photos and upload today/tomorrow. Peter Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Hi, I finally got to the stage of getting my car registered as a Club Registered car and back on the road and now working on the gremlins. So far the front marker / indicator lights have played up causing shorts and a few power steering leaks but these seem to be resolved and fixed Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login View attachment 2302270
Looking amazing Julian! You’ve done a super job. I’m sure you’ll sort those snags in no time. All the best. mark.
My ghibli 614 started in italy then the us no back In europe holland greetings oscar van Leeuwen View attachment 3286832 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login View attachment 4548253 View attachment 3350764 View attachment 4045900 View attachment 3949662
Hello All... Today, I received some factory documents for my 1972 Ghibli SS (build date is late 1971)... I am somewhat interested in what the documents state regarding the radio.. They specify a Blaupunkt Frankfurt, but also indicate a tape player (see attached picture). My car was perhaps originally destined for California, per one of the documents, but was ultimately changed to New York (Grossman Motors), per another document... The Blaupunkt Frankfurt radio came in two flavors, one for Europe and one for the USA, from what I have found so far. I believe the difference in these two flavors has to do with the FM bands.. So the questions is now, would my car have come with USA version (probably), but not sure about the tape player. This could be a complete mistake, but could also indicate a cassette or 8-track player. If possible, does anyone have picture they can post of their original Blaupunkt Frankfurt Radio from a Ghibli SS or other 1971/1972 Maserati? Thanks... Mike Image Unavailable, Please Login
Mike I had a late Ghibli SS #2498 that had a 8 track Cassette player. It was mounted between the seats just behind the front seats. If you need it I will try to find a picture
Hi Gene... Hope all is well !!! If it is not too much trouble, yes, please post a picture... Do you think it was factory, dealer, or prior owner installed? Thanks... Mike
Here’s a link to photos of my old Ghibli SS #2110 which was a Euro spec French market car. there is a good close up photo of radio https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/pa20/paris/lots/r0020-1971-maserati-ghibli-ss-49-coupé-by-ghia/830791
Are you sure that radio is original ? It looks not period correct for 1972. The radio looks more 1980s. Ivan
This is a Frankfurt from a 1971 Mercedes Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Ivan
Hi Ivan... Yes, I have seen many Blaupunkt Frankfurt radios like the one you show.. But, back in the 70's Blaupunkt offered another Frankfurt radio that showed AM/FM buttons, probably for the US market. I think I mentioned there might be a difference in FM bands between the US and Europe.. In 1972 I wonder if they might have put the US version in my car.. I also wonder what the two numbers represent in your second picture. Perhaps one of those two numbers could mean something.. I will have to do some research! But, thank you for posting the pictures. I may ultimately have to get such a radio... The tape player reference in the documentation I received is interesting and I would like to know more what that means and how they implemented it in the car... Mike
