"For UK-based buyers, a highly competitive fixed-rate shipping quote has been secured for: £1,500 via Freight Factory for all cars sold by this seller on auction.
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Global shipping options also available, contact henry@freightfactory.co.za for estimated shipping quotes"
Highlights
- Only 62,000 km and second keeper from new reported
- Original condition with parts of the interior still in factory plastic
- Known history since the mid-1990s
- Dry climate preserved example with no rust or rot
The Appeal
The Maserati Biturbo represented a bold new direction for the Italian marque in the early 1980s. Shifting its focus away from low-volume hand-built GTs toward twin-turbocharged V6 sports cars proved a wise decision, keeping the company afloat and heralding a new era for the esteemed marque.
This 1983 Biturbo 2.5 Coupé appears in smart condition for its age with just 62,000 km on the clock. Originally sold by Maserati in Johannesburg to an Italian businessman, we're informed that this left-hand drive example has been meticulously maintained throughout its life, spending its entire existence in the dry climate of Sandton, Johannesburg at 1,800m above sea level. The current owner has known the car since the mid-1990s and says they can personally attest to its careful preservation and limited use.
This 1983 Biturbo 2.5 Coupé appears in smart condition for its age with just 62,000 km on the clock. Originally sold by Maserati in Johannesburg to an Italian businessman, we're informed that this left-hand drive example has been meticulously maintained throughout its life, spending its entire existence in the dry climate of Sandton, Johannesburg at 1,800m above sea level. The current owner has known the car since the mid-1990s and says they can personally attest to its careful preservation and limited use.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1983 and has had just two former registered keepers
- Originally sold by Maserati in Johannesburg to Mr Dino, an Italian businessman and property developer, we are told
- The vendor has known this Biturbo since the mid-1990s and can reportedly verify its careful ownership history
- 62,238 km indicated
- Spent its entire life in Sandton, Johannesburg at 1,800m above sea level
- Always garaged under a protective car cover
- Part of a carefully curated private collection, stored in a custom-built facility in Central South Africa
- International shipping options available via Freight Factory at pre-negotiated rates of £1,500 from Cape Town to Felixstowe, UK
The Condition
- Original factory paintwork that has reportedly never needed repainting
- Exceedingly solid order reported, thanks to South Africa's favourable climate
- Described as being in a "time warp" state of preservation: parts of the interior are still wrapped in original factory plastic
- Recently fitted with new tyres all round
- Presents in original condition throughout
- Has been dry stored in a purpose-built facility away from coastal air
The Mechanics
- 2.5-litre alloy biturbo V6
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- The vendor reports the car runs beautifully with no known issues
- Original 62,000 km displayed on the odometer is believed to be accurate
- Has been used sparingly since new
- Ready to be enjoyed immediately
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