2006 MASERATI SPYDER

For sale is my 2006(56) Maserati GranSport Spyder in Rosso Mondiale with a full Nero leather interior.

As you are likely already aware, the GranSport was the ultimate evolution of the lineage Maserati created with the 3200 GT in 1998 – a lineage which represented the brand in transition, beginning to embrace modernity while still operating on a small scale to make idiosyncratic but deeply characterful sports cars.

The Spyder is the rarest version of the GranSport, and was only produced in tiny numbers between 2005-2007. Unusually, the Spyder is 50kg lighter than its coupé sibling, thanks to the loss of the rear seats and shortening of the body.

I’ve owned this GranSport Spyder for two years now and am only selling due to an accidental auction purchase and a consequential lack of garage space. It’s a wonderful and hugely special car, which I'd planned to keep for a very long time, and this is truly a reluctant sale.

The condition is excellent. The exterior presents very nicely, with no fading to the bold lustre of the red paint. The interior too is in very good condition - the matching red carpets remain unmarked, the usual sticky plastics were rectified by McGrath in 2023 and the leather shows no signs of excessive wear. Mechanically, the car is flawless, and I welcome any specialist inspection. The last two services (both under my ownership) were carried out at world-renowned specialist McGrath Maserati who comprehensively inspected the car, and any advised work was undertaken. A previous owner treated and sealed the underside of the Spyder and it remains clean and protected from corrosion as a result.

I have always kept the car in a Carcoon Veloce in my garage and it has only ever been driven in dry conditions. All major wear and tear items are in good fettle, with the brake discs and clutch each only having covered a couple of thousands miles since replacement. Clutch wear was at a mere 13% when it was last checked 2,000 miles ago. The gearchanges are commendably smooth and quick (and much more impressive than Aston’s automated manual boxes of the same period).

I have kept a log of all journeys, evidencing regular use, and only ever filled up with premium petrol, mainly Esso Supreme 99 for its zero-ethanol content.

The only negatives are as follows:

-Between my purchasing the car and going to collect it, the supplying dealer managed to slightly kerb one of the rear wheels.

-The hood fabric is fraying slightly in the usual spot (where tension pulls the hood against the frame). Please see pictures.

Photos are a mixture of professional and my own – the distinction should be clear!

Please feel free to call or email for further information.

Services:

OCT 07 – 5,934 – Graypaul

OCT 08 – 11,060 – Graypaul

SEPT 09 – 15,277 – Graypaul

SEPT 10 – 19,738 – Graypaul

OCT 11 – 24,359 – Graypaul

SEPT 12 – 28,105 – Graypaul

SEPT 13 – 30,740 – Graypaul

SEP 14 – 34,226 – The Village Garage

FEB 16 – 37,821 – Shiltech

JULY 17 – 38,917 – Shiltech

JUNE 20 – 39,780 – Shiltech

APR 21 – 39,810 – Autoshield – Also new front and rear brake discs, rocker cover seals replaced

DEC 21 – 39,945 – Autoshield – New clutch

MAY 22 – 39,966 – Autoshield

NOV 23 – 40,443 – McGrath Maserati – Major service. Also replaced LH rear track rod, carried out full wheel alignment, replace reverse switch.

NOV 24 – 41,452 – McGrath Maserati