1960 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder

This Maserati was sold new to Switzerland and was ordered in black with a brown leather interior. At the last minute, it was changed to Bianco Andalusia (white) over maroon leather. It wears Vignale body number 33 and has a 4-speed ZF gearbox, front disc brakes, and rear drums.

The car left the Modena factory on June 18th of 1960 and was registered in Switzerland two days later. The first owner would keep the car until 1963. The second owner would keep the car for nine years. In 1972, it was acquired by Rudolph Meister of Bern, Switzerland. The car was described as being in original condition, with its original red leather and white paint, but fitted with a new unpainted front end that was installed after a slight collision.

The fourth owner acquired the car in 1999. By this point in history, it had been stripped of its paint with its interior apart and a partial mechanical restoration completed. The following year it was sold to its next owner, Dr. Stefan Zierhut of Passau, Germany.

Dr. Zierhut began a restoration including an engine overhaul and a repaint in Grigio (grey). The car was purchased in 2010 in partly dismantled state by Peter Weisner of Salzburg, Austria. Mr. Weisner had the car sent to Franco Tralli of Bomporto, Italy to be finally completed. Meanwhile, a new maroon leather interior was crafted by Lupi in Modena and a new convertible top, along with overall topping, tailing, and detailing, was achieved by Carrozzeria Auto Sport in Bastiglia, Italy.

The current owner acquired the car in July of 2011.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2016