Equipment
Borrani wire wheels, Cinturato tires, hardtop, Blaupunkt multiband pushbutton radio, Lucas FI, 5-speed, disc brakes.
Condition
#3 Good
Runs and drives well. Flaws not noticeable to passersby. Most common condition.
Rough original paint with numerous chips around the panel edges and lots of paint flaking off the hardtop. Decent original chrome that still has some shine. Road wear and oxidation underneath but it's mostly sound. The seats are cracking, but the dash and switchgear are pretty good. One of just 242 Spider versions, and includes original tool kit and owners manual. Very rare and attractive with two owners from new and 30,157 miles. A solid choice for someone who wants a preservation class show car, and it has reportedly been kept up mechanically with an engine and driveline rebuild in 2013.
Market commentary
The Giovanni Michelotti-designed 3500GT Vignale Spyder is one of the most seductive and appealing cars to come out of a golden age of Italian coachwork. Never restored and apparently regularly cared for this is a solid, attractive and well-equipped example in attractive colors bought at a price that discounts it for its preservation rather than the other way around. The new owner got an outstanding Maserati for a modest price.