**Please note that these photographs have been supplied by the vendor**
Highlights
- Superb condition with desirable colour scheme
- Just released from an Italian classic car collection
- Very low mileage car with good history file
- Manual gearbox 4.9litre car
- High factory specification
The Appeal
When Italian industrialist Alejandro de Tomaso assumed control of Maserati 1975 he was anxious not only to eradicate all links to previous owners Citroen but make a clear statement of intent. Under de Tomaso Maserati was back, and it woud be all-Italian.
The result was the Quattroporte III. The name may have been simple but there was nothing ordinary about this Giugiaro masterpiece. Beyond the crisp bodywork was a sumptuous leather-and-wood interior while under the bonnet was Maserati’s venerable Typo 107 V8 in 4.9litre displacement. Rear suspension was heavily influenced by Jaguar and endowed the new car with nimble handling.
By Maserati standards the new car was a success, although just 2,145 were built over 11 years. After all, these were big, very expensive cars for a rarified audience.
This magnificent 1985 car surely ticks any box buyers of these cars will have. For starters there is the somber anthracite metallic paintwork that contrasts with the stunning caramel interior, both in well preserved condition. It is a low mileage car with impeccable service history having just been released from an Italian classic car collection.
The History and Paperwork
- We are told that this car has recently arrived in the country from an Italian collection
- Has spent most of its life in Italy, most recently with a private collector
- The vendor tells us that the maintenance history is known
- The Quattroporte III is notable for the Giugiaro design
- It was also the last of the handbuilt Italian cars
- VIN records place this car as a 1985 build
- Factory supplied with options including electric seats and windows, air conditioning and central locking
The Condition
- Stunning colour combination with sumptuous leather and wood interior
- The bodywork, paint and interior are in very well preserved condition
- Hand built car with all external joints seam filled for smooth finish
- Factory standard car with 15in Campagnolo alloy wheels
- Alloys are unmarked and fitted with Michelin tyres in good condition
- Exterior paintwork appears unmarked with clean panel fit and no visible corrosion
- Bodywork fittings including chromework and bumpers well presented
- No visible scuffs or marks to external trim items
- Gorgeous interior with caramel leather and briar wood veneers
- Interior has clearly been cared for and displays few signs of age or wear
- The signs of age are limited and not immediately obvious
- Veneers are immaculate with no visible cracks or delamination
- Switchgear is unmarked with clear decals and surrounding trim
- Period correct Blaupunkt Montreal radio cassette
- Wooden factory fitted steering wheel
- Velour headlining in matching caramel finish
- Boot area presents well with spare mat set and clean carpets
- Black Maserati over mats with undamaged rubber branded inserts
- Protective trim around engine bay is complete and unmarked
The Mechanics
- 4,930cc Type 107 Maserati quad cam V8 engine developing 270bhp
- Desirable and rare 5spd ZF manual gearbox with dogleg first
- Rear wheel drive with Jaguar style independent rear suspension
- Four Weber carburettors
- We are told that there is good maintenance history supporting the low displayed mileage
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