Description
Vehicle highlights
• Extremely rare Maserati 228 – only 459 examples built worldwide
• Swedish specification with full 250 PS despite the catalyst
• Historic vehicle registration (H plate)
• MOT & emissions valid until 04/ 2027
(passed at 98, 000 km without any faults)
• Condition rated by Classic Data as 2
• Extensive documentation and invoices available
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Description
The Maserati 228 is the luxurious and clearly rarer large sibling of the well-known Biturbo models. Designed as a high-quality Grand Tourismo coupé, it is longer, wider, more comfortable and considerably more expensive in its day (new price 1988: DM 115, 000). With an official 0–100 km/ h time of 5. 2 seconds, it combines confident performance with high travel comfort.
With only 459 built, the 228 is among the rarest derivatives of the Biturbo range. Internationally, only one other example is currently offered – at a noticeably higher price.
The vehicle was regularly driven and used on long trips – precisely for which this model was designed. In the winter months it was always kept dry and warm. Care and maintenance were always taken seriously and carried out consistently.
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Condition & History
• Regularly serviced and well maintained
• MOT / emissions tested at 98, 000 km with no faults, valid until 04/ 2027
• Classic car appraisal under §23 StVZO available
• First registered in Sweden
• At times owned by a renowned Swedish collector
• Brought back into operation in 2022 with considerable effort
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Engine overhaul (2022)
The engine was completely rebuilt, notably renewed:
• Timing belt and ancillary belts
• Camshafts
• Hoses
• Braking system all round
• Water pump
• Radiator
• Clutch complete
Investment: approx. €11, 000 (receipts available).
Additionally, a Patriot alarm system was retrofitted.
Notable feature of Swedish models:
Maserati compensated the catalytic converter power loss with a tuned engine management – as a result, this 228 delivers the full 250 PS, while other cat models only have 224 PS.
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Additional investments (approx. €12, 000)
• Front ride-height limiter and front control arms
• Rear axle completely overhauled including underseal (Mike Sanders corrosion protection)
• A/ C converted to R134a
• Wheel alignment front and rear
• Rear brakes renewed
• Power steering pump and steering rack overhauled
• New battery
• New spark plugs and air filters
• New tyres all round: Toyo Proxes TR1
(Toyo: OEM supplier to Porsche)
• Conversion to Philips RacingVision GT200 H4 bulbs (+200% light output)
During import appraisal, incorrect tyre sizes were found; the correct sizes were subsequently officially certified and registered.
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Bodywork & Interior
• New original windscreen fitted
• Bonnet professionally de-rusted, preserved and repainted
• Roof and boot lid to match colour also repainted
• Fully professional interior and exterior preparation
Exterior colour: Rifle Grey Metallic – a dark green with hints of British Racing Green
Interior: Beige “glove leather”, very well maintained
Radio: Period Blaupunkt London CD radio with electric aerial
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Conclusion
This Maserati 228 presents today in very good overall condition and drives correspondingly convincingly. Both turbochargers operate cleanly and smoothly. Extensive investments ensure there is currently no maintenance backlog.
Sale is conducted solely for health reasons – otherwise, this rare vehicle would not be offered.
Extensive documentation
Import and inspection documents from Sweden
Original Maserati leather document folder
Original on-board toolkit
An extremely rare opportunity to acquire one of the most exclusive and underrated Maserati Grand Tourers of the 1980s.
________________________________________Condition & History
• Regularly serviced and well maintained
• MOT / emissions tested at 98, 000 km with no faults, valid until 04/ 2027
• Classic car appraisal under §23 StVZO available
• First registered in Sweden
• At times owned by a renowned Swedish collector
• Brought back into operation in 2022 with considerable effort
