2006 Maserati Quattroporte Sport GT S-A

Please note the private registration "E8 RER" is not included in the sale

Highlights

  • Just 23,425 miles from new, supported by the MOT and service history
  • Desirable GT S model boasting a number of handling enhancements
  • Very good main dealer maintenance history and substantial paperwork file
  • Clutch measured at 80% life remaining at the last service / MOT test owing to the vendor using the paddle-shift rather than automatic gearbox function
  • Presented in very good condition for its age: inside, out and under the bonnet

The Appeal

With elegant Pininfarina styling, boundless comfort and a Ferrari-derived drivetrain, the Maserati Quattroporte is quite possibly the ultimate modern GT. The fifth generation, produced between 2003 and 2012, remains a firm favourite amongst enthusiasts and it’s becoming something of a modern classic. The GT S version is particularly prized, with a raft of chassis enhancements affording it great handling and poise.
This handsome Pearlescent Black example dates from 2006 and has covered a mere 23,425 miles. In present ownership since 2013, it has been cherished throughout its life, spending much of its time indoors when not in use. There’s a substantial history file which accompanies the car, which includes a number of old MOT certificates servicing invoices and the original maintenance booklet detailing the dates and mileage intervals of its main dealer service history.

The History and Paperwork

  • The vendor is the Maserati’s third owner
  • The odometer apparently displayed around 10,000 miles when the car was acquired by the previous owner
  • The vendor purchased it on 31st January 2013 at approximately 12,000 miles
  • Current odometer reading: 23,425
  • MOT valid until October 2023 with no advisories
  • Good main dealer service history, detailed in the original maintenance schedule
  • Private registration "E8 RER" is not included in the sale and the vehicle will be sold with its original plate "HX56 LZH"
  • Original book pack and V5C present
  • Collection of old MOT certificates
  • Selection of invoices for work and servicing present


The Interior

  • Incredibly luxurious and in great overall condition
  • Attractive beige leather in fantastic condition for its age
  • The seats exhibit remarkably few blemishes and very little in the way of wear with no significant sagging or discolouration
  • The only abrasion we could make out was to the rear of the centre console, with a small scuff in the nearside rear passenger footwell
  • Only gentle wear evident on the steering wheel and pedals
  • The switchgear all presents well for its age and reportedly works
  • Parrot phone system discreetly installed
  • No signs of UV damage to the dashboard
  • Smart black carpeting with little in the way of wear
  • Presents well inside the boot
  • The headlining seems in really good order



The Exterior 

  • Fabulous Pininfarina styling
  • Desirable GT S specific grille
  • Pearlescent Black paintwork in very good condition 
  • The paintwork presents immensely well, with no significant marks 
  • No evidence of any prior bodywork damage
  • The underside appears in really good order, with underseal having been applied in places
  • GT S alloys wheels with red brake callipers
  • The vendor points out some slight kerb damage to the nearside wheels, but this is not especially noticeable
  • All the trim and badging is in really nice order

The Mechanics 

  • 4.2-litre Ferrari V8 engine
  • Six-speed DuoSelect automated manual gearbox sending power to the rear wheels via a transaxle
  • Bilstein single-rate damping
  • Lowered suspension over the non ‘S’ version
  • Brembo brakes from new
  • Good service history and low mileage ensure this example is in rude health mechanically
  • The clutch was measured at 80% life remaining at the last service / MOT test owing to the vendor using the paddle-shift rather than automatic gearbox function
  • Reportedly drives really well, with plenty of performance on tap and yet happy to cruise in serene comfort 
  • Enersys SLA battery fitted and has been on permanent Cetec charger when in the vendor’s garage 
  • No mechanical modifications according to the vendor 


Summary

We’re very fond of the Quattroporte, especially one of this vintage in such a great mechanical and cosmetic specification as this.

With very few miles under its belt, especially considering its age, this Maserati is a prime example and we’re deeply envious of its next custodian.

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Vehicle specification
  • Year 2006
  • Make Maserati
  • Model Quattroporte Sport Gt S-A
  • Colour Black
  • Odometer 23,425 Miles
  • Engine size 4244
Auction Details
  • Seller Type Private
  • Town Winscombe
  • Location Somerset
  • Country United Kingdom
Bidding history
12 bids from 5 bidders
  • ia•••• £10,750 01/06/23
  • ji•••• £10,500 01/06/23
  • ca•••• £10,100 01/06/23
  • ji•••• £9,250 01/06/23
  • ia•••• £9,100 01/06/23
  • ji•••• £9,000 01/06/23
  • ia•••• £8,750 01/06/23
  • ji•••• £8,500 01/06/23
  • ia•••• £8,200 01/06/23
  • an•••• £8,100 31/05/23
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