1961 Maserati Spyder

Following a series of prototypes, Giovanni Michelotti?s open-top interpretation of the 3500 GT was introduced in 1959 and earned Carrozzeria Vignale the contract to build a production convertible variant. In lieu of the contemporary coupe?s Superleggera coachwork, the Spyder?s construction incorporated steel bodywork with an aluminum hood, trunk lid, and doors while riding on a wheelbase 10 centimeters shorter than that of the coupe. Finished from the factory in Argento Luna, the car is said to have undergone a refurbishment at some point under previous ownership. Features include a black convertible top that can be stowed under a matching boot as well as a driver-side bullet-style mirror, inward-angled fender vents, stepped taillights, and round front signal repeaters. Borrani wire wheels are secured by three-eared knock-offs and are wrapped in 185R400 Michelin X tires. Front disc brakes became standard for the 3500 GT models in 1960, while finned aluminum drums handle braking at the rear.