Highlights

• Incredibly rare manual transmission car
• Well presented, in desirable spec
• Comprehensive history file
• Desired “MAZ” registration plate

The Appeal

A wonderful black over cream factory spec with the incredibly rare manual transmission, this 2002 model is an undoubtedly great example of the rapidly appreciating modern classic, and will make a welcome addition to any collection.

The History and Paperwork

• First registered 20/06/2002
• Originally purchased through Maranello Sales LTD of Surrey
• Accompanied by the leather bound Maserati book pack
• Several Maserati owners manuals and pieces of operating literature
• Maserati service book with several stamped services by both Maserati main dealers and independent specialists
• Wealth of invoices and documentation of servicing work and parts bought
• Two sets of keys along with Maserati key code card
• Maserati main dealer service print outs
• MOT valid until May 2024
• V5 registration document present
• Desirable “MAZ” registration plate

The Interior

• Well presented interior space in desirable cream colour scheme
• Good size cabin ideal for touring, including spacious rear passenger section
• Cream leather sports seating front and rear in great shape
• Minor signs of wear demonstrated on drivers upper bolster
• Excellent sculpted leather dash panel in brilliant form
• Maserati infotainment screen and switchgear cluster
• Clean cream headlining, still well fitting and lacking in rips or damage
• Vast boot carpeted boot area, with CD multi changing system
• Interior trim is in good order throughout
• All switchgear presents well
• Two excellent leather door panels with clean door furniture and trim
• Iconic centre mounted Maserati clock with chrome trim
• An overall smart and clean car from an interior perspective, some general signs of age to be seen but a clearly well loved example in fine form
• Eml light has been rectified

The Exterior

• Impeccable, timeless Italian exterior styling
• Simple, effortlessly classy black paintwork in good overall condition
• Rear tail light units have been swapped out for far more fitting round units reminiscent of an Alfa 8C
• Some signs of blemishing to a few minor areas of the bodywork, most prominently around the rear arches
• Four beautiful Maserati alloy wheels, in good shape with contrasting red brake callipers behind
• Glass work, trim and badging all appear to be in good form
• Wonderful black mesh Maserati grille at the front
• Panel gaps are concise and consistent throughout
• Despite being a 2002 model, the car still looks fresh and modern
• A very well presented car from an aesthetic point of view, some bodywork blemishing, but this car has clearly been loved and worn its miles well

The Mechanics

• Glorious 4.2 litre V8 engine with heavy Ferrari influence
• In great overall mechanical order
• Vendor informs that a new clutch was fitted to the car in its recent history
• Engine and engine bay present very cleanly
• V8 is mounted to an increasingly rare factory manual transmission
• At present an EML illuminates on the dashboard
• The car fires into life comfortably and with ease, providing an exceptional V8 soundtrack on idle and acceleration
• The vendor reports a wonderful drive from the car. Both refined and powerful, with smooth, crisp gear changes
• Well maintained throughout its life by both Maserati main dealers an independent specialists

Summary