It was actually refreshing experiencing that Ghibli for the first time when all I drive are Ferraris! Thanks for watching!

The lines on this car are pretty and doesn't have the feel of the big rear haunches like the Daytona when looking at this Spyder.

It definitely has a great sound and lots of torque. Thanks for watching!

How did the Bora handle? It must have been fun with that big power in a mid engined car. Thanks for watching!

@@tomyangnet It felt great. No power steering. Turn-in was sharp. It would oversteer at the limit. Not TOO grippy... it had really tall sidewalls. I took it to the track a couple of times. It was only 330hp so not super quick either, but the torque was so linear. It was a GT... very comfortable, beautiful leather dash doors and seats. My main complaint was a balky shifter because they didn't to a great job with the linkages back to the transmission. It also had the high pressure hydraulic system from Citroen so the brakes were extremely powerful and took very little pressure. The pedal moved a little with a "snick" and then it was like pushing on a rock, but the harder you pushed the more brake you had. I inadvertently locked up all 4 wheels at 65 when someone drifted into my lane. Never did that again! It took a lot of getting used to... quick, heavy steering, sensitive brakes, balky shifter, light clutch. But it sure was fun!

@@ericbraun4652 I was always under the impression that Maseratis from that era were good concepts that didn’t have enough funding to fully develop into good road cars. The touchy brakes and the balky shifter were examples of the need for more development. The Ghibli felt better, but they were working with a more standard layout and design. Beautiful car though!

@@tomyangnet Agree, though the engine was completely reliable and the carbs held a perfect tune for the 10 years I had it. The Ghibli Spyder is gorgeous, more so than the Bora. But the Bora was a damned fine looking car, especially pre-hood vent (which did no good anyway) and with Euro bumpers.

I almost bought one about 30 years ago and wish I had. Congrats on making a great decision.

It's a very pretty car!

You’re welcome! It really likes the American feel of the car with the beauty of the Italian design. Both the Ghibli and Daytona may feel truck-ish but they both are very pretty trucks! Thanks for watching.

It has such a clean design. I nearly bought one of these instead of my 330. Thanks for watching.

As similar as they are, they have very different driving experiences. The Ghibli has low end grunt, while the Daytona likes to pull at higher revs. I’ve always liked the sound of the V-12 so I’m partial, but the Maserati was easy to drive without it feeling like a handful in the Daytona. Thanks for watching!

Again, thanks for the video - I really enjoyed it @@tomyangnet

@@andybroer651 I'm glad. I look forward to posting the next one!

That car would dress up any driveway! Thanks for watching!

Really interesting how it compares to the Daytona.

That means a lot! Thanks!

I love the grunt of that V-8 engine. Very pretty car. Thanks for watching.

I liked the sound these Maser motors make, but I’m still more attracted to the sound of a V-12 more!

your 2011 Maserati has some pretty lines as well. Nothing to be ashamed of! Enjoy!

Thanks, not ashamed, in fact very proud. Plan on keeping them as long s I can drive.@@tomyangnet

The Deuce was always very interested in European Sportscars, hence the run at purchasing Ferrari in the 60s and the GT40! Thanks for watching.

No. It was copied off a modern BMW show car that the owner of the car really liked at the time. Love it or hate it, we now have to live with it!

@@tomyangnet This one is a similar green, that's why I asked: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jqedmqSn0N6qqYU.html

I’m sure corvette is faster, but the European cars will handle better. Without a stopwatch, it’s hard to say, but subjectively speaking I’d rather be in a Ghibli!

This Ghibli has a solid feel to the car. The gearbox feels sturdy, and so does the rest of the car. The torque of the V-8 is nice around town and pulls strongly, but it doesn't have the same "drama" as the Daytona. I really like this car, but there's something about the V-12 howl that makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up that doesn't happen in the Ghibli!

The engine just needs a hotter set of cams. I think Maserati knew their target market wanted a civilized but sexy cruiser more than a visceral and raw experience that required a driver to work a bit.

@@hoost3056 the feel of this car says “GT cruiser.” It’s comfortable and relaxed, but will move when you put your foot down!

If it was, it was minor.

No Thai roots here! The cost of some of these European convertibles may not make sense to restomod, but the Ghibli sure is beautiful! Thanks for watching.

@@tomyangnet I stand corrected. They are ridiculously expensive and very unreliable. There just are no more modern roadsters that are anywhere near as beautiful and stylish. Perhaps a BMW Z1 or Z8. A Jaguar E-Type is a bit too ordinary and a Cobra is brash, loud, awful to drive and certainly not stylish. A 250 GT California would be perfect. It's just the $ 20m price tag that is a minor obstacle.

@@jackdoe3889 I find all the Mercedes SLs of the 60s stylish and abundant. There are a bunch of smaller roadsters from the 60s, but it sounds like you’re looking for a GT.

@@tomyangnet The Pagode is quite common and affordable, but I like the older 190 SL even more. 300 SL too expensive. I also like the W111 220 SeB Cabrio. With a properly powerful modern engine, drivetrain and suspension.

Solid rear axles are heavy and reducing unsprung weight helps handling. I like the predictability of a solid rear axle, but in certain bumpy situations, the rear of the car will hop around. Thanks for watching!

It’s all relative. Unless you’re really tearing it up, the solid rear axle give a little more predictability. It’s also a convertible, so it’s better for relaxed touring! Thanks for watching.

@@tomyangnet I’d only be interested in the Spyder. All hypothetical, of course!

Yes it’s a pretty car. I thought “Ferrari Tax” was exorbitant, but Ghibli tax might be higher!

Not at all. The 4.2/4.7/4.9 V-8's were used across many models, the Ghibli Coupe alone saw over 1150 made. MUCH less expensive and complicated than F-cars of the period, IMO.

@@PeterKrauseProCoach Your point is well taken, thanks.

The engine was used for a few decades and in other models, so the parts are not that hard to find for it, my 1986 QPIII has the same 4.9 V8, the rest of the parts, I cannot speak to.

I'm sure you would feel the difference in certain situations, but I wasn't bothered by it. The rear of the car was stable and predictable.

Why even a four door? The Ghibli name should mean 2 door GT Coupe! Merci d'avoir regardé!

Agree 100%!

Dreams can start small, and can build over time instead of wishing for the big lottery win. You can start with a replica Cobra that will get you one step closer, and keep the dream alive! Thanks for watching.

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What should I know about this water pump cable?!

Rather unorthodox arrangement. On one of the external pulleys up front has a short, multi-strand cable with swaged ends that pulls, or is in tension, driving a tang that operates the water pump. Over time, the individual strands twist at the ends and break, also when the engine turns momentarily backwards on an aborted start or upon shut down. There is a failsafe where the tang (more properly a safety bolt) rattles around a larger circular opening making a lot of racket but allowing you to get home. I’ll send pics. You should be able to see it with a good flashlight from the top.

As much as KZfaq doesn’t help me spread the word about my channel, you still managed to find me, and that’s all that matters! Who needs 200k views from people who know nothing about cars? I’ve been blogging for 25 years and shooting video for 10 because I enjoy it, and loyal followers do too. Thanks for watching!

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This Ghibli definitely had less of a high strung nature of the Daytona, but it's all a matter of taste what you prefer!