Highlights

Desirable 4.9-litre quad cam V8 specification
Starts, runs, and drives
Offered with NOVA certificate
Believed to have featured in the television series Miami Vice
The vendor reports that the car is very solid overall

The Appeal

Much as Jags are Britain's most villainous motor, the Maserati Quattroporte is portrayed as the steed of Italy's most natty neerdowels. Al Pacino's Michael Corleone uses a 1979/1980 Quattroporte III during his visits to Sicily in The Godfather Part III, and the saloon also featured in the hit US TV show Miami Vice. Indeed, the latter was not just any Quattroporte; it's strongly believed to be this 1981 Quattroporte. The vendor can't warrant the claim, but the car's known US history reportedly aligns with the supposed connection.

The Quattroporte III was the last of the hand-built, truly grand Quattroporte saloons. This OR111 example carries the more sought-after 4.9-litre quad-cam V8, the larger and more powerful of the two units offered, making it the specification marque enthusiasts particularly covet.

Offered as an unfinished restoration project, this 1981 example nonetheless starts, runs, and drives. It is reported to be exceedingly solid, though the vendor advises a full repaint is needed, along with general attention throughout. Most systems remain functional, per the vendor, and the mechanical fundamentals appear to be in place.

Already on a NOVA with all import duties paid, it's time for a new owner to register this car and return it to the road.

Key Information

Mileage: 56,000 miles (indicated)
Country of registration: imported to the UK; NOVA in place with all duties paid
Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
Technical specs: 4.9-litre quad cam V8 petrol, three-speed auto
Paperwork: NOVA documentation present, currently displays Missouri licence plate, owners handbook, genuine full workshop manual and sales brochure

The Detail

The vendor advises that a full repaint is required; the car shows paintwork imperfections although remains highly presentable, as the photographs attest
The shell is reported to be very solid
Smart bumpers, badging, glass, and trim
Period Campagnolo alloys with Nexen tyres fitted
Smart, seemingly complete and very well-preserved tan interior
Blaupunkt New York stereo cassette
Highly equipped with period Clifford alarm, AC, and electric seats
Gentle creasing to the leather upholstery
Described by the vendor as an unfinished restoration project requiring comprehensive attention
The brakes needing immediate attention, (cannot be driven any distance, new pads in car) and that there are many electrical faults

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