1997 Maserati Quattroporte
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Highlights
- Good overall condition
- Original and unmolested
- Imported from Singapore in 2004
The Appeal
The Maserati Mk 4 Quattroporte was launched in 1995 and was a large 4-door luxury saloon equipped with a twin-turbocharged 2.8 litre V6 engine mated to either a 6-speed manual or a four-speed ZF automatic transmission.
With only 1,670 Mk 4 Quattroportes ever produced it’s a very rare sight on the road today and its Italian design gives it a real individuality and character.
Imported from Singapore in 2004 and owned by the same Maserati Club enthusiast since 2008 this car comes to auction presented in excellent all-round cosmetic and mechanical condition, having been continually maintained and gently restored over the last 15 years.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in Singapore 1997
- Imported to UK in 2004
- File of various receipts and MOTs
- Owner’s handbook pack and service book
- MOT expires 05/05/2024
- V5c present and correct
- 3 sets of keys
- Spare wheel and jack
The Interior
- Luxury blue leather interior in excellent condition throughout
- Wood inserts to doors, dashboard and centre console
- Original and complete interior with signs of use and wear but with no rips or tears in any of the materials
- Wooden steering wheel
- Electric seats with centre armrest
- Electric windows (currently the master window switch does not operate the passenger windows but they both work with their respective individual controls)
- Climate control
- Lasalle dashboard clock
- Carpets and door cards all very good
- Clean and tight headlining
- Rear window blinds
- Dashboard shows no sign of warping or cracking
- All instruments and switches are reported to work correctly
- Boot area is dry, tidy and carpeted with 6-CD changer and spare wheel and tools
The Exterior
- Good condition silver Grey paintwork with good panel fit
- A few scuffs and small scrapes around the bodywork picked up over the years and there’s a small chip in the windscreen.
- Around the wing mirrors there’s some slight bubbling of the paint but for a car that has never been repaired or welded it’s in great condition
- Front fog lights
- All lights and lenses are free from any cracks or damage
- Alloy wheels all look good with good tyres
- Engine bay is clean and presentable
The Mechanics
- 2.8 litre V6 bi-turbo engine
- ZF 4-speed automatic gearbox
- Regularly serviced and well maintained
- Recent works include new Brembo discs and pads, new rear springs, new steering rack, upgraded starter motor fitted and new stainless steel rear exhaust boxes
- Vendor advises that the car drives very nicely and correctly with no issues to report or advise other than the cam-belt change is overdue and that the suspension warning light remains on even though the height adjustable suspension operates as it should
Summary
An interesting and uniquely styled classic Maserati luxury saloon with a performance bias from its bi-turbo V6 engine and well balanced chassis that is presented in very good all round original and unmolested condition.
BEFORE YOU BUY
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