Author: Ivan Ruiz

Ivan Ruiz has been restoring and collecting Italian and British cars for over 40 years. In this time, he has owned close to 100 Maseratis, including examples of most every model. He operates www.thecarnut.com, which offers free downloads of vintage Maserati sales brochures, owner’s manuals and parts manuals.

1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua

Ahead of Maserati’s official unveiling of the 3500 GT, the Italian manufacturer instructed a small cluster of trusted carrozzeria to design bodywork to clothe the newly designed rolling chassis. Five unbodied chassis were sent to the Turin-based coachbuilder Pietro Frua, who returned with completed cars with his usual exuberance and […]

1966 Maserati Mistral Coupe

Last of the classic 6-cylinder Maseratis, the Pietro Frua-styled Mistral commenced production in 1963. The 3.7-liter version of the famous long-stroke engine was fitted to most cars, other options being the 3.5-liter or, from 1966, the 4.0-liter unit, all of which came with Lucas fuel injection. A handsome 2-seater on […]