Come on, how much were they?

 

Indicative valuations range between EUR 60k (for 4.7l models) to EUR 70k (for 4.9l models).

 

You know these are much more refined and usable than any other supercar from that period right?

Besides you need to price it against a 512 Boxer or the Miura/Countach and then it will look cheap. Also old cars don't depreciate as much but there is the maintenance.

 

I hear you, and having seen one up close at a recent Maserati Club Japan event, I realised how cool it is

Let's see. If all goes ok on the job front, rather than upgrade the GS, I might keep it and delve into a classic ...

 

I'm rooting for the job front okness. You need a Bora.
I need a Ghibli.

 

Thanks and hope you get a Ghibli. We had 3 at the latest Maserati Club Japan event and they are awesome cars

 

Are there good websites that you'd recommend to check offerings of old classic cars?

I have only found this one: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/index.php

Thanks!

 

Are there good websites that you'd recommend to check

Morning Gents, saw your thread and just wanted to point you towards Octane Magazine in case you haven't seen these already, their 'cars for sale' section usually pulls in a few good cars from around the world. searches on Bora and Ghibli brought up the following;

http://www.classicandperformancecar.../octane_interact/carsforsale.php?make=Maserati&model=Ghibli&search=Search+words

http://www.classicandperformancecar...te/octane_interact/carsforsale.php?make=Maserati&model=Bora&search=Search+words

Some nice 3500 GT's too. Hope you find something, as you say a perfect combo of old and new. I'd love to have another modern QP some day but can't afford both at the moment.

Apologies for muscling in on your conversation but I hope you both find what your looking for.

Coops.

 

I think the best stuff is found through brokers.

 

You might try

http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/find/4100_results.asp?bSubmit=true&lManufacturer=10080

 

Thanks guys

 

You definitely don't want a fixer upper. Good Hunting!

 

Saw a couple on the web... maybe thinking it's be better to buy a beat up one and get it restored...

 

Better talk to some experts on the car. You'll find you will end up spending waaaay more that way and not be enjoying the car. It's one thing if it's YOUR hobby, but if you just want the car, that's a very tragic road to follow.

 

Probably right mate, wise words.

By the way, since you are interested in a Ghibli, here is a shot to wet your appetite

 

Thanks! That blue is superb. Since I have a Coupe I think I'd need a Ghibli Spider. I just need an extra 2 or 3 hundred grand...

 

A Ghibli Spyder??

Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude, and I thought my dream Bora was expensive!

 

Well otherwise what's the difference between the cars? Same designer and all. They are basically the same car in purpose. A man can dream can't he? It's cheaper than a Miura!
I guess if I found a nice Ghibli coupe I could trade the 06 coupe for a Quattroporte. I think I need a much larger garage. Fit an Islero and an Iso Griffo in there too.
MUCH LARGER.

 

Well the Bora is RR, Ghibli FR.

 

Or maybe a Merak, 2+2, V6 rather than V8 … and about half the cost of a Bora …

 

I meant the difference between my Coupe and the Ghibli.

I wonder if a Merak is a disappointment power wise?

 

I'd say, seriously, that a modern and a classic would form a perfect partnership

Say, things go well, I'd probably keep the GS and then add a classic, rather than just upgrade to a GT S (though I do love the GT S).


Regarding the Merak, you're right, the power difference to a Ghibli or Bora is big (~100+hp).

 

No apologies at all mate, appreciate the links provided

BTW, if you have some pics of your Ghibli, it'd be nice to see them in the Garage section

 

I'll get right on it.

 

Cool links thanks!

 

My recent classic dream has been a euro spec Kamsin that glass rear panel is so beautiful

 

Ok, so we've got so far:

xraygun: Ghibli Spyder

The Head: Khamsin

BigFoot: Bora


Anyone else?

 

Ok, so we've got so far:

xraygun: Ghibli Spyder

The Head: Khamsin

BigFoot: Bora


Anyone else?

Put me down for a Mistral Spider.