Equipment
4709/310hp, 5-speed, alloy wheels, Michelin XWX tires, twin fuel tanks, woodrim steering wheel, power windows, air conditioning, Voxson Nurburgring radio, Veglia dash clock.
Condition
#4 Fair
Has visible flaws to the naked eye. Runs fine, but could use mechanical or cosmetic attention.
The wheels are an eyesore in desperate need of restoration. Original paint with lots of chips on the nose. Small dent in the front bumper. Uneven door gaps. Big chip on the passenger's side door. Cracks around the rear window. Original paint is dull. Seats are very worn with popped seams and rips on the seats, although the dash and switchgear look pretty good. Bumpers and exhaust tips are completely tired. Engine bay and underbody have a lot of wear. It's mostly original, but this has to be one of the worst Ghiblis around. Delivered new in Rome, but with the Riverside International Automotive Museum collection since 2004, where it has reportedly been driven regularly.
Market commentary
Sold by Bonhams at Monaco in 2004 in similar but 12 years fresher condition for $22,134. The Ghibli may represent a good value compared to a Ferrari Daytona, but it is nevertheless an expensive car to restore. The buyer here paid no premium for originality and paid project car money, leaving him plenty of room to fix this, well, project car.