1962 Maserati 3500 GTI Vignale Spider

1962 Maserati 3500 GTI Vignale Spider



-One of Only 242 Vignale Spiders Built
-Late-Production Example with Fuel Injection, 5-Speed, and Disc Brakes
-Originally Finished in Gray 
-Ideal Candidate for a Concours-Quality Restoration
-Early History Documented by Maserati Historian Adolfo Orsi

-Chassis No. AM101.1385

-Engine No. 101.01725 (originates from a 1963 3500 GTI Sebring)

In total, Maserati built just 242 Vignale Spiders between 1960 and 1964 a figure that accounts for just over 10% of the 3500 GTs entire production. According to factory records, the history of this Maserati, chassis AM101.1385, can be traced to March 17, 1962, when Ditta Orfeo Ferasin, the official dealer in Vicenza, placed an order for a new 3500 GTi Vignale Spider. The order was placed on behalf of Giorgio Drago, a banker living in Schio, who specified an attractive color scheme for his new Maserati Grigio (code Fiat 671) with natural Connolly leather upholstery and cream carpets.

Completed in May 1962, this relatively late-production example was equipped with all of Maseratis latest features, including Lucas Fuel Injection, a ZF five-speed gearbox, and four-wheel disc brakes. 

According to Automobile Club dItalia records, AM101.1385 was first registered by Sig. Drago in Vicenza as VI 63620. The Vignale Spider remained in the hands of its original owner until July 21, 1966, when it was sold to Guido Prosdocimo of Monastier di Treviso. It is believed that the Maserati was then exported to England in late 1966 or early 1967, where it was registered on the number plates it still wears today, KMW 250F. In the 1970s, the Maserati was exported to the US and, for at least 20 years, it has been parked in a garage near Enid, Oklahoma.

Presented as found, this unrestored Vignale Spider is a very rare find and an ideal candidate for a concours-quality restoration. Refinished in red and retaining much of its original upholstery, the Maserati appears to have been driven approximately 51,000 miles before being placed in long-term static storage.

Accompanying the sale is a history report compiled by Mr. Orsi, along with copies of the original build sheet, delivery record, and Automobile Club dItalia registration records.

Rare, glamorous, and capable of world-class performance, the late-production 3500 GTi Vignale Spider is certainly among the most desirable open sports cars of the early 1960s and a worthy rival to contemporary offerings from Aston Martin, Ferrari, and Mercedes-Benz. This unrestored example, hidden away for decades is an absolutely thrilling discovery. 

PROVENANCE
Giorgio Drago, Schio, Italy (ordered new via Ditta Orfeo Ferasin in March 1962)
Guido Prosdocimo, Monastier di Trevisio, Italy (acquired from the above in July 1966)
Unknown Owner, United Kingdom (acquired circa 1967)
R. Wilson, Enid, Oklahoma (acquired circa 1975)



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