Highlights

• Acquired from a deceased estate
• Only 40,671 miles from new
• One of approximately 230 RHD examples produced
• One keeper from new

The Appeal

The History and Paperwork

• First registered in June 1974 
• Bought new by its original owner, and then re-registered to their business in 1979
• Believed to have been laid up in 1999, due to exhaust fault
• Placed into dry storage ever since then
• Partially dismantled in 2008
• Recently acquired by a classic car restoration specialist who resembled the car
• Former Maserati specialists have checked over the car and given a positive assessment of its overall condition
• The dateless 4-digit plate included in the sale
• Mileage appears to be genuine
• V5c present 
• MOT and Tax exempt

The Interior

• Everything is believed to be present and correct for the model year
• Much of the interior is in remarkably good condition
• Cloth seats and door card upholstery will need refurbishment, although the actual seats sponges appear to be intact
• The carpets are all dry and in acceptable condition 
• Luggage storage carpets are intact
• Tunnel padding and the centre console are cleanly presented
• The Alcantara dashboard top appears intact 
• Facia is neatly presented, with some signs of age
• The instrument binnacle is in good shape
• Non-Citroen Dials and switches are very presentable with intact glass and bezels
• Not all switchgear was tested but the blower, wipers and a few other auxiliary controls are believed to function
• The 3-spoke steering wheel is in good condition with the lightest wear
• The gear lever is in good shape, the gaiter will need to be replaced 
• Unique and eye-catching seatbelt buckles
• Headlining in excellent shape

The Exterior 

• Structurally presentable, with its floor pan and jacking points appearing to be solid
• Sill covers have been removed for inspection and sills have been confirmed to be in good shape
• The box section around the fuel bins will need attention
• Corrosion was noted on the offside lower rear wheel well and rear lower body quarter
• Body presentation is generally positive
• Minor patches of surface corrosion are evident across the body
• Panel work is largely free of damage, with damage noted close to the bonnet aperture  
• Red paint has even coverage, with an acceptable lustre
• Minor marks and chips commensurate with the circumstances of the car's storage
• Aluminium buttresses in good shape, with minor paint chips
• Minor paint chips were observed on light covers and doors 
• All doors open and close freely and has decent and original rubber seals
• Engine and luggage lids stays not currently functional
• Glass intact, with decent lights and lenses
• Chrome in good shape, with no significant damage in terms of corrosion 
• Pop-up lights can be manually operated 
• Plastic trim in good shape
• 15-inch Campagnolo cast magnesium alloy wheels retain their original satin finish, all have age-related wear 
• Dunlop SP Tyres still retain air

The Mechanics 

• Low-mileage engine requires recommissioning
• 3-litre V6 engine does turn but has not fired up
• 5-speed gearbox
• Triple webber-carburettor setup
• The engine appears to be complete with natural oxidation evident
• The Marmitte Ansa exhausts pipes appear to be in presentable condition with light pitting on the chrome
• Suspension, steering and braking components show a typical age-related sheen but appear solid
• The car sits level, LHM appears to be intact but will need investigation due to lack of use
• It rolls freely with no brake bind
• Steering works
• Hand break operational 

Summary