MASERATI MISTRAL SPYDER
Splendid and rare Maserati Mistral Spyder first series, 1 of 12 early series
A rare masterpiece, the Maserati Mistral Spyder with original Maserati Hardtop!
This Maserati Spyder is a very special rarity, as only 124 examples were produced.
The car presented here belongs to an early series of no more than 12 one-offs, which feature the classic dashboard and the beautiful Jaeger instruments with chrome trim, making the car truly one of a kind.
The original hardtop has been painstakingly restored by Scuderia Azzurra and now shines with a new headliner and its original black paintwork.
This Maserati Mistral Spyder, with chassis number AM109/S*101*, is an Italian vehicle.
It was delivered in August 1965 to the owner of Sport Auto Roma SRL in Via Ruggero Giovanelli 2 in Rome.
Owned by Dario Ravani Roadster Srl Soresina in 1990, the Maserati was sold to a dentist from Castelfranco in October 1991, who drove the car for 22 years.
In December 1994, it was homologated and awarded the ASI Gold badge by the Automobile Club Italia with the Certificato No 8889.
From 2004 to 2005, the vehicle was part of the “Museo Dell’Automobile” exhibition in Italy.
In June 2013, the Maserati Mistral Spyder was inspected by Maserati specialist Leo Peschl and subsequently purchased by the current owner.
After registration in Germany, initial technical work was carried out by Peschl and the vehicle took part in various classic car events.
In 2021, the decision was made to have this Maserati Mistral Spyder restored from the ground up at Scuderia Azzurra, to bring it into concours condition.
The Maserati Mistral Spyder has just been restored with great attention to detail by Scuderia Azzurra in around 4,000 hours of work.
This extensive restoration was completed in September 2024.
With the intensive “frame-off” restoration, the workshop stands for excellent craftsmanship, which is reflected in both the aesthetics and the high quality of the restoration.
The engine, transmission and the entire technology of the car were also completely overhauled.
As a consequence, this Maserati Mistral Spider has a warranty of 12 months from purchase.
The classic Maserati color “Grigio Flemington” and the interior in the original leather with the color “Nero” make the car a true classic of Italian luxury cars.
All Maserati certificates are present, as well as a new MOT (technical control).
After the restoration and engine overhaul, the car has been professionally run in for 700 kilometers. It is now waiting to be presented regularly by its new owner.
The completely rebuilt without any compromises, with the highest effort and level of detail makes this Maserati undoubtedly one of the best Mistral Spyders currently available on the market, on top with its beautiful hardtop.
The facts:
- 1965 sold by Sport Auto Roma
- 1 of 12 cars of first series
- In total, 124 Mistral Spyder were built
- Designed by Pietro Frua
- Jaeger instruments and watch 1st series
- Maserati certificates
- ASI Gold Plate
- Italian car
- History well documented
- ZF5 speed manual gear box
- 235 PS
- Original Borrani wire wheels
- Original Maserati color “Grigio Flemington”
- Interior leather “Nero”
- Bare metal nut and bolt – frame off – restoration by Scuderia Azzurra from 2021 until 05/2024
- Engine, gearbox and technic complete rebuilt
- Classic radio with Bluetooth interface
- Automatic, contemporary Hirschmann antenna
- Additional cooling fan
- Restored original Maserati hardtop
- Switchable power steering
- 700 km from new – after test drives
- Photodocumentation of the whole restoration process
- The vehicle also has a completely restored, original hardtop
- Full set with original jack and tool bag
- Fully restored and ready for the road
- Condition 1/ Concours Condition
- 12 month warranty
- Ready for a testdrive, now in our showroomIssue 1/2024 of the German car magazine “Motor Klassik” contains a recent test of the Maserati Mistral Spyder.
The short and sweet conclusion: it is an unbridled joy to conquer the roads in this car!
The two-seater Maserati Mistral was presented to the public for the first time at the 1963 Turin Motor Show.
The Automobil Revue wrote at the time:
“The body of the new model is a masterpiece by Frua. It is reminiscent of the latter’s 5000 GT coupé and is one of the most beautiful cars shown at the Salon.”
Proud owners had to pay 5.7 million lire for the car.
A year later, in 1964, the Mistral Spyder was presented at the Geneva Motor Show.
The convertible was mostly steel with an aluminium bonnet, doors and boot lid. A very rare optional hardtop was also made of aluminium.
The editor-in-chief of Auto Motor und Sport wrote at the time:
“The standard Maserati 3.500 coupes and convertibles appear visually a little outdated due to their too high beltline. All the more successful is the Maserati Mistral with its sloping rear, bodywork by Frua – undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and interesting cars at the show.”
The engine was initially the 3.5-litre in-line six-cylinder with Lucas injection and 3485 cm3 displacement. This engine, equipped with two overhead camshafts, delivered around 220 hp at 5500 revolutions.
The factory quoted a top speed of 248 km/h for the 3.5-litre engine.
Road & Track commented:
“The Frua-bodied Maserati Convertible has a rear end that has similarities to the Lotus Elite or Elan, and a front end that looks completely unique. Overall it is a very pretty looking car, simple, elegant and as a whole indicative of good taste.”
Only 124 Mistral Spyders were built from 1964 to 1969.
Of these, only 12 were early cars with the 3.5 litre engine and the wonderful “Jaeger” dashboard.
The Maserati Mistral is considered one of Pietro Frua’s most beautiful designs.
Due to its timeless design and low production numbers, the Mistral Spyder is one of the rarest and most sought-after classic Maserati models.
