Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 20th May from 12pm
Auction: Wed 21st May from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1960 Maserati 3500 GT
Comprehensively restored example and presenting excellently!
Estimate
£140, 000 - £160, 000
Registration No: 625 XVG
Chassis No: AM1011332
MOT: Exempt
1 of fewer than 2, 000 Coupes manufactured over the seven-year production
Desirable example with front disc brakes and the later five-speed gearbox
Minimal mileage covered since a full engine overhaul
Comprehensively restored over a five-year period
Presenting excellently!
The magnificent-looking front-engined rear-wheel drive 3500GT was Maserati's first successful attempt at series production for the Grand Touring market and replaced the outgoing low volume A6 model. Designed by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, the 2 + 2 Coupe version was produced from 1957 to 1964, with the majority of the research and development being carried out in 1956/ 1957, despite the company's commitment to the F1 World Championship. The newcomer featured Touring's patented 'superleggera' construction (as used for the Aston Martin DB4) and was powered by a version of the 350 S's straight-six DHOC engine modified to best suit a Grand Tourer, and therefore with dry rather than wet sump lubrication etc. It developed 217bhp when fed by a trio of twin-choke Weber carburettors, or 232 when equipped with Lucas fuel injection. The unit drove through a four-speed (later five-speed) ZF manual gearbox. Total production of the Coupe was just under 2, 000 and the model was superseded by the Maserati Sebring.
Chassis number ‘AM1011332’ was manufactured in 1960 and was produced in left-hand drive guise for the European market, and is a desirable example with front disc brakes and limited slip differential, as well as the later five-speed gearbox. Acquired by the vendor in 2019, the Maserati had already benefited from a detailed restoration of the chassis, aluminium bodywork, as well as attention to the running gear, with the majority of the work completed by Joop Stolze Classic Cars in the Netherlands. There are invoices on file relating to the restoration works provided. Acquired directly from Joop Stolze by the vendor, thereafter the vendor has lavished the 3500GT with a major mechanical renovation which has included full overhauls of the engine, gearbox, steering, and electricals, again with invoices present on file.
Lastly, the interior has benefited from a complete refurbishment and retrim of all the upholstery in fabulous Tan leather, including new seats and door cards, as well as headlining, boot lining, and carpets, all renewed. Rated by the vendor as ‘excellent’ throughout (regarding bodywork, paintwork, engine, gearbox, electrical equipment, and interior trim), the Maserati now presents excellently, and started readily, and both ran and drove very well during the recent photography session! An excellent alternative to a contemporary Aston Martin or Ferrari, the charming 3500 GT helped return Maserati to prosperity and further cement its name in the post-war sports car world. Benefiting from a recent restoration, and therefore ready to use and enjoy, it would make a wonderful addition to any enthusiast's collection.
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