The Maserati Ghibli Spider is the open-top version of Maserati’s classic Ghibli grand tourer, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia and built from 1969 to 1973, with a quad-cam V8 of 4.7 or 4.9 liters. Only about 125 to 128 were made, including roughly 45 with the more powerful 4.9-liter SS engine, and auction results have ranged from about $555,000 to $1.5 million. Borro lends against classic Maseratis like the Ghibli Spider, so owners can raise capital without selling a car they may never be able to replace.
Maserati Ghibli Spider at a Glance
| Item | Maserati Ghibli Spider |
|---|---|
| Years | 1969–1973 |
| Design | Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia |
| Body | Two-seat convertible; fabric roof folds under a rear deck panel |
| Engine | 90-degree V8, double overhead camshafts per bank; 4.7 liters or 4.9 liters (SS) |
| Production | About 125–128 total; Maserati lists 83 with the 4.7 and 45 with the 4.9 |
| Notable sales | $797,500 (1970 4.7, 2015); $990,000 (1968 prototype, 2015); $1.5 million (1971 4.9 SS, 2016) |
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History of the Maserati Ghibli Spider
The Ghibli coupe, designed by a young Giorgetto Giugiaro at Ghia, became one of the defining Italian grand tourers of the late 1960s. The Spider followed, with a prototype shown on the Ghia stand at the Turin show, and production ran from 1969 to 1973. A two-seater with a fabric roof stowed under a rear panel, it kept the coupe’s long, low proportions and front-mounted V8.
Ghibli Spider vs. Ghibli SS Spider
Maserati offered two V8s. The standard Spider used a 4.7-liter engine, while the SS used a 4.9-liter version and is the more powerful car. Maserati’s specification lists 83 cars with the 4.7 and 45 with the 4.9, though other sources cite about 125 Spiders in total. The SS Spider is the most valuable variant at auction.
Maserati Ghibli Spider Value
Auction results vary widely with engine, condition and history. A 1969 4.7 Spider reportedly sold for $814,000 in 2014, a 1970 4.7 Spyder by Ghia sold for $797,500 at RM Sotheby’s Amelia Island in 2015, and the 1968 prototype, the earliest Ghibli Spider, sold for $990,000 at RM Monterey that year. A 1971 4.9 SS Spider brought $1.5 million at Gooding Pebble Beach in 2016, while another 4.9 SS went unsold at a $440,000 high bid in 2012, and a 1969-built Spider later sold for $555,000 at RM Monterey. That spread makes an expert, car-specific valuation essential.
Can You Get a Loan Against a Maserati Ghibli Spider?
Yes. A Ghibli Spider is exactly the kind of rare classic Borro lends against, and Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value on cars worth $50,000 or more. A Ghibli Spider appraised at $800,000 could support a loan of up to about $400,000. Borro’s valuation experts use auction results, private-sale comparables and condition-specific adjustments.
- No credit check and no personal guarantee. The car secures the loan, and Borro does not ask for personal or business financial statements.
- Fast funding. Once your loan is approved, funds can arrive in as little as one business day.
- Keep a car you can’t replace. Your classic is held in fully insured, secure safekeeping for the loan term and returned when you repay.
- Private and discreet. Borro has lent more than $1 billion to clients across the country and holds an A+ BBB rating.
How It Works
- Tell us about your car. Share the year, engine, chassis number, history and the amount you want to borrow.
- Inspection. A Borro valuation expert arranges an in-person inspection. Have proof of ownership, service receipts and ownership history ready.
- Final quote and funding. Borro sets the valuation, gives you a final loan quote and funds the loan once you accept.
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A Spider for the Last Warm Evening of the Year
Imagine the roof folding away beneath that long rear deck, and the sky opening up above a car shaped by Giugiaro’s hand. A V8 sits behind the long, low hood, and the whole machine seems to lean toward the horizon before you have moved an inch.
A Ghibli Spider is not a car you simply own. You keep it the way you keep a first edition or an old photograph of someone you loved. The leather, the chrome, the thin, elegant wheel, the way the light slides down the bodywork at dusk, these are things you can feel even when the car is resting under its cover.
Few were made, and that is the quiet ache of it. If you let one go, there is no ordering another. You would be waiting for a stranger to decide, years from now, to part with theirs.
That is why a loan can be the more graceful option. Borro can lend against a classic car of this standing, keeping it in secure, insured safekeeping while the loan runs, with ownership remaining yours. When you repay, the Spider comes back to you, ready for the next warm evening. You raise capital without closing the door on the one car you could not replace. Learn about luxury and classic car loans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I borrow against my classic Maserati?
Yes, if it is worth $50,000 or more. Borro lends up to 50% of the appraised value, with loans from $25,000, no credit check and funding in as little as one business day.
How many Maserati Ghibli Spiders were made?
About 125 to 128. Maserati lists 83 with the 4.7-liter V8 and 45 with the 4.9-liter SS engine.
Who designed the Maserati Ghibli Spider?
Giorgetto Giugiaro, at Ghia.
How much is a Maserati Ghibli Spider worth?
Auction results have ranged from about $555,000 to $1.5 million, with SS Spiders and well-documented cars at the top.
What engine does the Ghibli Spider have?
A front-mounted quad-cam V8 of 4.7 liters, or 4.9 liters in the SS.
See how much your classic could unlock. Borro’s car loans start at $25,000, with no credit check and no personal guarantee. Apply now or call 720-458-6788 to speak with a valuation expert.
