Maserati 3500 GT spyder Vignale 1961

[lGNAl]

The most rare factory iteration of the 3500 GT was the spyder, which was bodied by Alfredo Vignale on a slightly shortened 100-inch wheelbase chassis. Only 242 Vignale spyders were produced, compared to 2,000 production coupes. In addition to the standard factory soft-top, it is equipped with the optional factory hardtop. In fact, many enthusiasts would agree that this is one of the true Italian sports cars that look just as good wearing their hardtop as they do with the top down.

220 bhp, 3,485 cc DOHC inline six-cylinder engine with triple Weber 42 DCOE carburetors, four-speed manual gearbox, independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs and tubular shock absorbers, and four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 100 in.

• One of 242 Vignale Spyders built
• Rare removable hardtop

Mechanical developments were steady throughout production, with a five-speed ZF gearbox being made an option in 1960 and then standardized the next year. Three key options were added, front disc brakes, center-lock Borrani wire wheels, and a limited-slip differential.

 

[StarLight]

Beautiful Maserati and so blue .... 👍

 

[JKgo]

....Can't imagine driving this without wearing a tux... in the Meds... sun about to set..... Perfect....