Tipo AM339 — Gandini's Biturbo-era flagship, twin-turbo V8, Getrag six-speed; named for a desert wind.
Tipo AM339: Marcello Gandini's Biturbo-era flagship, wearing his signature slashed rear wheelarch; AM479 3.2 twin-turbo V8 with a Getrag six-speed; named, like Khamsin and Ghibli, for a desert wind.
The Ghibli II (1992–97) is its Biturbo-family sibling.
The Biturbo-era Maserati flagship and one of Gandini's late-career signature designs. Specification, condition and documented service history are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shamal | 1990–1996 | 369 | AM479 3.2 twin-turbo V8, Getrag six-speed. 369 built, 1990–1996. Published power figures vary. Per marque histories. |
Authenticate stamped chassis, engine and body numbers against Maserati Classiche records in Modena. For the Shamal specifically, treat the power output as approximate and confirm the twin-turbo V8's service, cooling and turbo history against a marque specialist.
Confirm body originality, coachbuilder identity (where applicable) and restoration standard against a Maserati marque specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, gearbox and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Gooding Christie's Rétromobile Paris 2026 | 1991 Shamal (Lot 49) | — | €109,250 Sold |
The Biturbo-era Maserati flagship and a defining late-Gandini design. Specification, condition and documented service history separate the strongest examples.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
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