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1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
Bring A Trailer • US • 15 Apr 2025
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1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
US • 15 Apr 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This is a unique 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua, one of only five prototypes and the sole open-top version. It features a replacement 3.5-liter inline-six engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and a recently refurbished turquoise and cream leather interior. It underwent a cosmetic refurbishment in 2024, and appeared at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.
Condition
7
This Maserati 3500 GT Spyder, a one-off Frua creation, presents well with its pale yellow finish and turquoise/cream leather interior, fresh from a significant refurbishment in 2024. While it features a replacement engine and some modifications from its original build (five-speed transmission, front disc brakes), its unique provenance, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance appearance, and recent cosmetic and mechanical attention contribute to its appeal, yet the non-original components prevent a higher rating.
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2,200 miles
101268
1958
Auction
Manual
LHD
United States
Not Sold
1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua
Bring A Trailer • US • 15 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Rare Sale
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Description
Shown, TMU Replacement 3.5-Liter DOHC Inline-Six Triple Weber Carburetors Twin-Plug Ignition Five-Speed Manual Transmission Pale Yellow Paint Turquoise & Cream Leather Upholstery White Convertible Top 15" Borrani Wire Wheels Front Disc Brakes Mechanical Refresh 2017-2018 Cosmetic Refurbishment in 2024 This 1958 Maserati 3500 GT is one of five Tipo 101 chassis transformed into prototypes by Pietro Frua and is the lone example among those five designed with an open-roof configuration.
Chassis 268 was completed in December 1958, after which it is said to have been test-driven on the Autodromo di Modena and then exported to France, where it was first registered under a private company in November 1959.
In 1960 the car appeared in the French film before being sold to French film-score composer Francis Lopez.
It then spent several years with its next owner before being purchased in 1981 by an Évreux owner who commissioned a refurbishment that included the installation of a replacement 3...
Price Analysis vs Other 3500 GT Spider Fruas
£419,835
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£419,835
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£419,835
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