Highlights

One of only 348 Maserati Sebring Series I examples produced
Maserati Classiche certified with original factory documentation
Documented ownership history spanning Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands tyres
Comprehensively restored over more than 1,000 documented hours, representing a well over six-figure investment during 2001–2002
Restoration documented with hundreds of period photographs; extensive maintenance archive including specialist invoices, correspondence and ownership documentation
Only one Dutch registered keeper since importation in 2008; maintained by respected Dutch Maserati specialists throughout its Dutch ownership
Recently serviced and prepared for immediate road use
Desirable specification including Lucas mechanical fuel injection, ZF five-speed gearbox and Borrani wire wheels

The Appeal

The Maserati Sebring occupies a special place in the marque's grand touring lineage. Named after the Florida circuit where Maserati enjoyed considerable racing success, the Sebring was bodied by Vignale on a shortened 3500 GT platform, offering a more sporting, two-door-plus-two character than its longer-wheelbase sibling. With its twin-cam inline-six, Lucas mechanical fuel injection and elegant Italian coachwork, the Series I Sebring is among the most rewarding and collectible Maseratis of the 1960s, and with only 348 examples built, it is genuinely rare.

This particular car, chassis AM10101831, was delivered new in August 1963 to Mr Pietro Pica of Rome. Its life since has been thoroughly documented across Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. The car holds Maserati Classiche certification, confirming its identity and specification against the factory's own records.

Between 2001 and 2002, the Sebring underwent an extensive restoration in Italy under the supervision of specialist Carlo Perego. The photographic archive, running to hundreds of images, records the car stripped to bare metal, the engine fully dismantled, the gearbox separated, bodywork repaired and refinished, and the car progressively reassembled. This was followed by an extensive mechanical recommissioning in the Netherlands during 2007–2008, including over 200 hours of further specialist work. The documented restoration and recommissioning expenditure runs to over €53,000 at period prices without approximately 1000 hours invested), and the vendor advises that an equivalent restoration today would comfortably represent a well over six-figure sum.

The accompanying documentation file is remarkably thorough, encompassing Maserati Classiche certification, factory records, delivery documentation, registration papers from multiple countries, previous auction records, restoration invoices and photographs, specialist correspondence and a continuous maintenance archive. For the discerning collector seeking a rare, well-documented and extensively restored 1960s Maserati grand tourer, this Sebring Series I warrants serious consideration. The seller can assist with worldwide transport and shipping.

History and Paperwork

Delivered new in August 1963 to Mr Pietro Pica of Rome, Italy
Documented ownership history spanning Italy, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands
Imported to the Netherlands in 2008; one Dutch registered keeper since
Maserati Classiche certified with original factory records and delivery documentation
Comprehensive restoration undertaken in Italy during 2001–2002, with further mechanical recommissioning in the Netherlands during 2007–2008
Restoration documented with hundreds of photographs and extensive invoicing
Over 1,000 restoration hours recorded, with documented expenditure exceeding €53,000 at period prices
Extensive history file including UK V5 documents, MOT history, California registration records, Coys auction documentation, specialist correspondence, maintenance invoices and an independent appraisal
Currently registered in the Netherlands (Nederlands kenteken)
The odometer shows 39,960 kilometres
Sold under the margin scheme
EU customs duties and VAT have been paid
VIN: 018031

Provenance:

✓ Maserati Classiche certification

✓ Original factory records

✓ Complete ownership history

✓ Delivery records

✓ Original registration documents

✓ UK V5 documents

✓ MOT history

✓ California registration history

✓ Coys auction documentation

✓ Shortbay purchase invoice

✓ Carrera Motors correspondence

✓ Restoration invoices

✓ Restoration quotations

✓ Specialist correspondence

✓ Maintenance invoices

✓ Taxation and import records

✓ Dutch registration history

✓ Independent appraisal

✓ Hundreds of restoration photographs

✓ Extensive mechanical documentation

✓ Continuous maintenance history

Equipment list:

Exterior

Borrani chrome wire wheels
Borrani painted wire wheels
Campagnolo cast alloy wheels (late production)
Metallic paint
Special-order non-catalog paint colour
Chrome outside mirror (left)
Dual outside mirrors
Fog lamps
Driving lamps
Headlamp stone guards
Whitewall tyres
Michelin X radial tyres
Pirelli Cinturato radial tyres
Dunlop RS5 radial tyres
Larger fuel tank (special order)

Interior

Connolly Vaumol leather upholstery upgrade
Full leather dashboard
Leather headliner
Leather rear parcel shelf
Wilton wool carpeting
Special-order carpet colours
Special-order leather colours
Wood-rim steering wheel (Nardi)
Personalised steering wheel choice
Wooden gear knob
Special dashboard finish
Radio delete
AM radio
Voxson radio
Becker Europa radio
Becker Mexico radio
Autovox radio
Electric antenna
Rear speaker
Cigarette lighter
Passenger footrest
Rear luggage straps
Matching fitted luggage
Tool roll upgrade

Comfort

Air conditioning
Electric clock upgrade
Electric windshield washers
Tinted glass
Sundym green-tinted glass
Heated rear window
Interior courtesy lighting package
Additional sound insulation

Mechanical

ZF 5-speed manual transmission (replacing standard 4-speed)
Limited-slip differential
Power-assisted steering (late production / special order)
Brake servo upgrade
Higher output generator
Heavy-duty cooling package
Heavy-duty clutch
Competition suspension settings
Fast road suspension
Different axle ratios
High-speed final drive
Competition exhaust
Stainless steel exhaust
Competition ignition
Larger battery

Touring / Touring Superleggera options

Touring luggage rack
Special chrome trim
Badge delete
Coachbuilt personalized trim
Special seat design
Reclining passenger seat
Folding rear armrest
Personalized instrument layout

Standard equipment:

3.5L DOHC inline-six
Lucas mechanical fuel injection
Five-speed dashboard instrumentation
Four-wheel Girling disc brakes
Independent front suspension
Salisbury rear axle
Electric windows
Dual fuel tanks
Touring Superleggera aluminum body
Knock-off wheels (steel disc wheels standard; wire wheels optional depending on market)
Leather interior
Heater/defroster
Adjustable steering column
Twin sun visors
Courtesy lights
Trunk light
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The Condition

Body comprehensively restored during 2001–2002, stripped to bare metal with structural repairs, panel reshaping and a full repaint
Refinished in Navy Blue; the original factory colour was Parioli Green
Body constructed in steel with aluminium bonnet and boot lid
Panel gaps described as good in an independent appraisal
Interior retrimmed in beige/biscuit leather with black door panels and black dashboard
Headlining, carpets and centre console renewed during restoration
Chrome and brightwork restored; the independent appraisal describes rechromed trim pieces as being in very good order
Fitted with 16-inch Borrani wire wheels and Avon Turbo Steel 185 VR16 tyres
Original steel wheels reportedly retained with the car
Stainless steel exhaust system fitted during restoration
Front and rear seat belts installed with fabricated mounting points
Boot area cleaned, preserved and retrimmed during recommissioning

The 1963 Maserati Sebring Series I Coupé underwent a comprehensive restoration between 2001 and 2002, during which the body was stripped to bare metal, repaired structurally, reshaped where necessary and repainted in Navy Blue, replacing its original Parioli Green finish. The steel body, featuring an aluminium bonnet and boot lid, is described as having good panel gaps in an independent appraisal. The interior was fully retrimmed in beige/biscuit leather with contrasting black door panels and dashboard, while the headlining, carpets and centre console were also renewed. Rechromed brightwork is reported to be in very good condition, and the car is fitted with 16-inch Borrani wire wheels shod with Avon Turbo Steel 185 VR16 tyres, with the original steel wheels retained. Further restoration work included the installation of a stainless steel exhaust, front and rear seat belts with fabricated mounting points, and a cleaned, preserved and retrimmed boot area as part of the recommissioning.

The Mechanics

3.5-litre (3,485cc) DOHC inline-six producing 235 HP
Matching numbers engine
Lucas mechanical fuel injection
ZF five-speed manual gearbox
Four-wheel Girling disc brakes
Engine fully rebuilt during restoration with new pistons, connecting-rod bushes, main and big-end bearing shells, valve guides, seals and steel valve seats for unleaded fuel
Gearbox overhauled during the Italian restoration and further repaired in 2008, including fabrication and fitting of a replacement gear tooth
Brake callipers front and rear dismantled, rebuilt and fitted with new pistons and seals; master cylinder rebuilt; brake lines fabricated and renewed
Rear leaf springs removed, cleaned, rebuilt with a broken leaf replaced and new bushes fitted
Steering box removed, rebuilt with new seals, gaskets and fabricated shim plates; wheel alignment carried out
Fuel tanks removed, cleaned and reconnected with new fuel lines and hoses; fuel pump rebuilt
Fuel-injection system extensively serviced, including ultrasonic cleaning of injectors, test-bench adjustment and replacement of return valves
Alternator rebuilt; electrical system repaired including charging circuit, lighting, ignition switch and fuel-pump wiring
Clutch system serviced with hydraulic hose replaced and system bled
Maintained by respected Dutch Maserati specialists throughout its Dutch ownership
The vendor reports the car has been recently serviced and prepared for immediate road use

Powered by its matching-numbers 3.5-litre (3,485cc) DOHC inline-six producing 235 HP, this Maserati Sebring is equipped with Lucas mechanical fuel injection, a ZF five-speed manual gearbox and four-wheel Girling disc brakes. The engine was comprehensively rebuilt during restoration with new internal components and upgraded steel valve seats for unleaded fuel, while the gearbox was overhauled and later repaired in 2008. The braking, suspension, steering, fuel and electrical systems were all extensively refurbished, including rebuilt brake callipers, steering box, alternator and fuel pump, renewed brake and fuel lines, serviced fuel injection, rebuilt rear leaf springs and a refreshed clutch hydraulic system. Maintained throughout its Dutch ownership by respected Maserati specialists, the car has also been recently serviced and prepared for immediate road use by the vendor.

A full, well over 6 figure, restorstoration performed:

Full Restoration Report

1963 Maserati 3500 GTi Sebring Series I

Chassis:AM10101831
Engine: 303252164, as recorded in historic UK documentation
Current registration: AM-41-81
Restoration period: Primarily 2000–2002, followed by extensive mechanical completion and recommissioning in 2007–2008
Documented restoration effort: More than 1,000 working hours
Restoration level: Complete body, chassis, mechanical and interior restoration
Estimated present-day replacement cost: Well over €100,000

1. Executive summary

This Maserati Sebring underwent a comprehensive, multi-stage restoration rather than a cosmetic refurbishment. The surviving documentation and extensive photographic archive show that the car was dismantled to a very substantial degree and that the work extended to:

Complete body stripping and refinishing
Structural and chassis restoration
Engine rebuilding
Gearbox rebuilding
Brake and suspension refurbishment
Exhaust-system replacement
Fuel-system rebuilding
Electrical repairs
Interior retrimming
Chrome and exterior trim restoration
Wheel restoration
Final assembly and recommissioning

The principal restoration was carried out in Italy during approximately 2000–2002, under the supervision of Italian specialist Carlo Perego. The file contains photographs of the body stripped to bare metal, the engine dismantled, the cylinder head removed, the crankshaft and pistons laid out, the gearbox separated, body panels repaired, the engine bay refinished and the car progressively reassembled.

The period quotations identify at least ITL 51,500,000 to ITL 52,500,000 in major restoration work, excluding several items for which no final period invoice is visible. At the irrevocable euro conversion rate, this corresponds to €26,597.53 to €27,113.99 in early-2000s money.

That historic amount does not reflect the current cost of reproducing the work. Based on the recorded investment of more than 1,000 hours, specialist bodywork, engine and gearbox rebuilding, paintwork, trim, parts sourcing and assembly, an equivalent restoration today would comfortably represent a well over six-figure project.

After the Italian restoration, a further major mechanical and safety recommissioning was completed in the Netherlands in 2007–2008, with documented expenditure of at least:

€22,766.44 in 2007
€4,438.08 in 2008

The documented restoration and recommissioning invoices therefore amount to at least:

€53,802.05 to €54,318.51 (without restoration hours invested)

This total comprises:

Period Italian restoration costs converted from lire: €26,597.53–€27,113.99
Dutch recommissioning invoice, 2007: €22,766.44
Gearbox and driveline work, 2008: €4,438.08

This remains a conservative documented total. It excludes any undocumented labour, invoices not visible in the archive, interior costs omitted from the Italian estimate, transport, specialist consultation, import costs, later servicing and numerous smaller expenses.

2. Condition before restoration

The photographic archive indicates that the vehicle required extensive work before completion of the restoration.

The body was shown with:

Areas of deteriorated paint and filler
Previous body repairs
Surface corrosion
Localized corrosion around body seams and lower panels
Deterioration to the bonnet and front bodywork
Aged or damaged bumper chrome
Areas requiring metal fabrication
A partially stripped engine bay
Removed lighting, grille, trim and mechanical components

The restoration images also show:

The engine removed and dismantled
The cylinder block stripped
Pistons and connecting rods removed
Crankshaft exposed
Cylinder head disassembled
Gearbox removed
Exhaust system removed
Steel wheels stripped for restoration
Interior and dashboard disassembled
Boot area stripped
Front and rear trim removed

This supports the conclusion that the project was a genuine mechanical and body restoration rather than a repaint over an assembled car.

3. Initial dismantling and assessment

The first stage consisted of dismantling the car sufficiently to inspect and restore the major systems.

Work undertaken

Removal of exterior brightwork
Removal of bumpers
Removal of lighting assemblies
Removal of grille components
Removal of bonnet fittings and trim
Removal of engine-bay components
Removal of interior trim
Removal of dashboard components
Removal of boot trim
Removal of drivetrain components
Removal of exhaust system
Removal of road wheels
Removal of suspension and braking components where required
Inspection of chassis and body structure
Inspection of previous repairs and filler
Assessment of corrosion and damaged sheet metal

No separate dismantling invoice is visible. The work appears to have formed part of the overall body, engine, drivetrain and restoration budgets.

4. Body shell and structural restoration

The bodywork was one of the most significant phases of the project.

The photographic record shows the body being stripped, repaired and refinished. Large areas of paint and filler were removed, exposing the underlying metal and previous repairs.

Work documented or evidenced

Full stripping of exterior paint
Removal of old filler
Inspection of bare steel body panels
Repair of corroded areas
Repair of damaged panel edges
Reshaping of body contours
Repair and preparation of bonnet
Repair and preparation of front panel
Repair of wings and lower body sections
Rectification of previous body repairs
Localized welding and fabrication
Alignment of doors, bonnet and boot lid
Preparation of aluminium bonnet and boot lid
Restoration of steel body structure
Restoration of engine compartment
Restoration and repainting of boot compartment
Surface preparation
Priming
Sealing
Final paint preparation
Full exterior repaint
Final polishing and finishing

The later Dutch appraisal states that the body was restored during 2001–2002 and that, with the exception of the aluminium bonnet and boot lid, the body is constructed in steel. It also records that the body had been stripped and extensively restored where necessary.

Colour change

The appraisal records that:

The original colour was Parioli Green
The vehicle was subsequently refinished in Navy Blue
The car was completely repainted during restoration

The report describes the later finish as professionally applied and the body panel gaps as good.

Documented period cost

The Italian quotation lists:

Carrosserie, tôlerie et peinture — ITL 16,000,000

Converted at the official fixed rate:

€8,263.31

This figure appears to include:

Bodywork
Sheet-metal repairs
Paint preparation
Repainting

It is unlikely to include every dismantling, fabrication, trim-removal or reassembly expense.

5. Chassis and underbody restoration

The restoration photographs and later invoices confirm work to the chassis and underside.

Work undertaken

Cleaning and inspection of chassis tubes
Removal of surface corrosion
Treatment of corroded areas
Painting and preservation of chassis sections
Repair or replacement of local mounting points
Inspection and repair of floor sections
Repair of underbody panels
Reapplication of protective coating
Wax treatment of cavities and chassis sections
Reinstallation of underbody components
Repair of brackets and mounting points
Inspection of suspension attachment points

The 2007 Dutch workshop documentation specifically records:

Surface rust on chassis tubes
Scraping and treatment of chassis and floor on both sides
Wax treatment
Repair and refitting of underbody panels
Cleaning and preservation of boot and underfloor areas

No separate Italian chassis figure is listed. This work was likely divided between the body quotation and the later Dutch recommissioning invoice.

6. Engine rebuild

The engine was fully dismantled and rebuilt.

The photographic archive shows:

Engine removed from the vehicle
Cylinder head removed
Cylinder block stripped
Crankshaft exposed
Pistons removed
Connecting rods removed
Main and big-end bearing areas inspected
Cylinder head combustion chambers exposed
Valve gear dismantled
Components cleaned and refinished
Engine block repainted
Engine reassembled
Engine installed in the refinished engine compartment

Italian engine quotation

The engine quotation specifies the following work and components:

Six new pistons
Six connecting-rod bushes
One set of main bearing shells
One set of connecting-rod bearing shells
Complete engine gasket set
Twelve valve guides with rubber seals
Twelve steel valve seats suitable for unleaded fuel
Engine dismantling
Engine reassembly
Removal and refitting of the engine

Quoted engine cost

ITL 22,000,000 to ITL 23,000,000

Converted at the official fixed rate:

Lower figure: €11,362.05
Upper figure: €11,878.51

The handwritten note appears to discuss whether the engine was to remain 3.5 litres or be increased, but the surviving documentation consistently identifies it as a 3,485 cc engine.

Additional engine-related expenditure

A 1997 Carrera Motors parts order records a complete head-gasket and upper-gasket set at:

£200

This is part of the historic mechanical file but predates the 2001–2002 restoration. It should therefore be listed as earlier maintenance rather than included in the principal restoration total.

7. Fuel-injection system restoration

The Sebring uses Lucas mechanical fuel injection. The file records extensive later work to make the system operate correctly.

Work undertaken

Injection unit dismantled
Injection components cleaned
Injector operation tested
Injectors ultrasonically cleaned
Injection unit assembled
Injection unit adjusted on a test bench
Plungers measured
Uneven fuel delivery between cylinders diagnosed
Injection timing checked
Fuel-pressure checks performed
Cold-start operation tested
Fuel mixture checked with CO measurement
Fuel-delivery lines inspected
Return valves replaced using serviceable parts from another Sebring
Small return-valve springs fabricated
Banjo bolts modified and reassembled
Fuel pump removed and rebuilt
Fuel filter replaced
Fuel lines renewed
Fuel system bled
Engine synchronized and adjusted
Road testing and repeated tuning

The 2024 Italauto invoice also records further specialist injection work:

Injection unit disassembled
Operation tested
Injection oil drained
Unit assembled and adjusted on test bench
Plungers measured
Engine oil flushed and replaced
Injection system timed and mounted
Fuel pump connected
Fuel tank leakage investigated
Fuel hoses found aged and cracked
Fuel hoses replaced
Engine synchronized
Cold-start testing performed
CO measured
Return valves replaced
Banjo fittings reworked
Multiple road tests performed

The visible labour charges on the 2024 invoice are:

9.75 hours × €94.00: €916.50
10.20 hours × €94.00: €958.80
0.75 hour × €94.00: €70.50
6.00 hours × €94.00: €564.00

Visible labour subtotal:

€2,509.80 excluding any parts, VAT or additional invoice pages

This 2024 expenditure is later servicing and corrective work, not part of the original 2001–2002 restoration total.

8. Gearbox restoration

The car’s five-speed ZF manual gearbox received work at multiple stages.

Earlier UK gearbox work — 1989

A Bill McGrath invoice dated 11 April 1989 records:

Preliminary report
Spark plugs cleaned
Ignition points cleaned, gapped and synchronized
Timing checked
Vehicle recovered following road-test breakdown
Seats and transmission cover removed
Gearshift investigated for jamming
Propeller shaft disconnected
Slave cylinder disconnected
Electrical connections and speedometer cable removed
Gearbox removed
Rear engine mounts removed
Gearbox oil drained
Clutch removed
Pilot bearing and bellhousing removed
Incorrect locking wire removed from flywheel nuts
Flywheel nuts retorqued and split-pinned
Spigot bearing removed and renewed
Clutch refitted
Gearbox dispatched to ZF Transmissions

Invoice total:

£868.17

This is pre-restoration history and is not included in the main restoration total.

Italian restoration quotation

The 2000 Italian quotation records:

Complete gearbox overhaul — ITL 3,000,000

Converted value:

€1,549.37

Dutch gearbox work — 2008

A major gearbox repair invoice dated 12 February 2008 records:

Diagnosis of gearbox rattle
Gearbox dismantled
Broken gear tooth identified
Gear examined and replacement/repair method determined
Gear pressed off
Gear cleaned
Replacement tooth fabricated and welded
Tooth profile machined and ground
Gear reassembled
Gearbox rebuilt and adjusted
Synchronizer clearances set
New gaskets made
Gearbox refitted and tested
Pressure plate removed and aligned
Interior reassembled
Engine and CO settings corrected

The invoice records:

Labour: €3,534.00
Third-party work: €171.83
Materials: €377.05
Subtotal after discount: €3,730.32
VAT: €708.06
Total: €4,438.08

This cost is included in the documented restoration and recommissioning total.

9. Clutch and driveline

The documentation supports work to the clutch, propeller shaft and driveline.

Work undertaken

Clutch removed
Clutch inspected
New clutch components fitted during earlier UK work
Pilot bearing replaced
Flywheel fasteners corrected
Clutch refitted
Hydraulic clutch system inspected
Clutch hose replaced
System filled and bled
Gearbox alignment corrected
Propeller shaft disconnected and reconnected
Differential and transmission oils replaced or proposed for replacement
Road testing and adjustment

A 1989 Maserati parts invoice records:

Transmission parts: $500
UPS air freight: $249
Total: $749

This is pre-restoration expenditure and is not included in the 2001–2008 restoration total.

10. Suspension restoration

The Italian estimate specifically identifies suspension overhaul.

Work undertaken

Front suspension inspection
Rear suspension dismantling
Rear leaf springs removed
Rust removed from leaf-spring blades
Leaf springs cleaned and rebuilt
Broken spring leaf identified and replaced
Spring packs reassembled
New bushes fitted where required
Suspension mountings inspected
Shock absorbers inspected
Steering and suspension components adjusted
Vehicle aligned
Road testing performed

Italian cost allocation

The combined quotation for suspension and brake calipers was:

ITL 7,000,000

Converted value:

€3,615.20

Because the quotation combines suspension and brake work, no reliable separate figure can be assigned to each system.

11. Brake-system restoration

The car received extensive brake-system work during the restoration and subsequent Dutch recommissioning.

Work undertaken

Front brake calipers removed
Front calipers dismantled
Incorrectly rebuilt front caliper identified
Calipers cleaned and reconditioned
New pistons installed where required
New seals fitted
Rear brake calipers removed
Rear calipers dismantled
Rear calipers cleaned and rebuilt
Brake hoses replaced or remade
Front brake lines cleaned and rebuilt
Rear brake lines inspected
New brake-line sections fabricated
Master cylinder removed
Internal corrosion identified
Master cylinder rebuilt or replaced
Brake-fluid reservoir removed and cleaned
Brake system filled
System repeatedly bled
Handbrake system repaired
Handbrake cables repaired
Rear brake drag investigated
Brake balance and operation checked
Road test completed

Cost

Brake refurbishment was included in the combined:

ITL 7,000,000 suspension and caliper quotation

and later formed part of the large 2007 Dutch invoice.

12. Steering-system restoration

The 2007 records show extensive steering work.

Work undertaken

Steering wheel replaced or corrected
Steering column and column tube repaired
Steering box removed
Steering box cleaned
Oil seal and O-ring replaced
New gasket made
Bearings checked and adjusted
Spacer rings fabricated
Steering box shimmed
New shim plates fabricated
Steering box rebuilt
Steering arm adjusted
Steering wheel centred
Wheel alignment carried out
Road testing completed

This work is included in the 2007 Dutch invoice.

13. Exhaust-system restoration

The Italian restoration quotation lists:

New stainless-steel exhaust — ITL 3,500,000

Converted value:

€1,807.60

The photographic archive shows removed exhaust components, and the later appraisal notes that the exhaust system was in good condition with no serious corrosion or leakage.

The exhaust work would have included:

Removal of original exhaust
Fabrication or supply of stainless-steel sections
Installation of manifolds, pipes, silencers and hangers
Alignment of the system
Leak testing
Final adjustment

14. Fuel-tank and fuel-line restoration

The Dutch workshop file records serious deterioration to the fuel system.

Conditions found

Strong smell of fuel in the boot
Fuel-tank connecting hose leaking
Fuel hoses to the pump aged and hardened
Tank filler and connecting pipes deteriorated
Tank ventilation system incomplete
Fuel leakage at right rear

Work undertaken

Boot trim removed
Fuel tanks drained
Fuel tanks removed
Fuel tanks cleaned
Fuel-tank connecting pipe repaired
New connections made between left and right tanks
Fuel lines renewed
Fuel-pump wiring changed
Fuel-pump brackets fabricated
Fuel tanks refitted
Tank ventilation adapted
Fuel hoses renewed
Fuel leakage rectified
Boot area cleaned and preserved
Boot trim modified and refitted

This work is included in the 2007 invoice.

15. Electrical-system restoration

The documentation records a mixture of restoration and later corrective work.

Work undertaken

Battery replaced
Alternator removed and rebuilt or replaced
Alternator wiring modified
Charging output checked
Ignition switch replaced
Headlamp circuits repaired
Hella lamps installed
Parking-light and headlamp wiring repaired
Horn repaired
Window-switch wiring replaced
Fuel-pump electrical connections corrected
Relay installed between ignition switch and fuel pump
Electrical earths repaired
Number-plate lighting repaired
Tail-light wiring repaired
Instrument operation checked
Dashboard switches checked
Contact points and ignition timing adjusted

The 2007 parts list includes:

Battery: €93.43
Alternator: €248.00
Hella indicator lamp: €3.22
Hella ignition switch: €46.71
Headlamp units and associated lighting parts

The complete electrical expenditure is included in the 2007 total.

16. Interior restoration

The restoration file and photographs show extensive interior work.

Original and restored configuration

The later appraisal records:

Original interior colour: red
Restored interior colour: beige/biscuit
Interior retrimmed in leather
Black door panels retained or installed
Headlining renewed
Dashboard retained in black
Interior panels restored
Boot trim renewed or adapted

Work undertaken

Seats removed
Existing upholstery removed
Seat frames inspected
New leather upholstery fabricated
Seat cushions and backrests rebuilt
Rear seats retrimmed
Door cards restored or replaced
Headlining replaced
Carpets renewed
Centre console retrimmed
Gear-lever gaiter renewed
Boot trim renewed
Interior panels repaired
Dashboard reinstalled
Jaeger clock retained
Instrument panel reassembled
Front seat belts installed
Rear seat belts installed
Mounting points fabricated for seat belts
Front seat runners repaired and lubricated
Floor and interior panels preserved before refitting

Cost

The Italian quotation originally included an interior item, but the visible amount appears crossed out and cannot be treated as a confirmed final charge.

Therefore:

Interior restoration cost: not separately documented in the visible invoice material

This is one of the reasons the calculated restoration total must be described as a minimum.

17. Chrome, brightwork and exterior trim

The restoration photographs show attention to chrome and exterior fittings.

Work undertaken

Bumpers removed
Rear bumper repaired
Local dents and damage corrected
Chrome parts refinished
Trim polished
Grille restored
Maserati badges refitted
Light bezels restored
Door and window trim restored
Weatherstrips renewed where required
External mirror installed
Door handles repaired
Locks repaired
Door alignment corrected

The 2018 appraisal states that various trim pieces had previously been rechromed and were in very good condition.

No isolated chrome invoice is visible.

18. Wheels and tyres

The car was ultimately fitted with 16-inch Borrani wire wheels.

2007 wheel programme

The Dutch correspondence records a detailed comparison of available wheel configurations. The selected work included:

Four new Borrani S-type wire wheels
Size 16 × 6 inches
Special securing nuts
Modification for hub fitment
New wheel studs and nuts
Wheel balancing
Four new 185 VR16 tyres
New inner tubes
Reworking of steering clearance
Spacers and bearing adjustment
Front hub modification
Wheel alignment

Documented costs

The budget listed:

Borrani wire wheels: €6,264.00
Tyres: €1,743.00

The final 2007 material list shows:

Four wire wheels at €1,160 each: €4,640.00
Four Avon Turbo Steel tyres at €304 each: €1,216.00
Four inner tubes: €74.28
Associated wheel hardware and machining
Wheel tax/fees and balancing items

These items form part of the final 2007 invoice total and must not be added again separately.

The original steel wheels were retained and are reportedly still with the car.

19. Seat-belt and safety upgrades

To improve safety and satisfy registration requirements, the following work was undertaken:

Four seat belts supplied
Mounting points designed
Reinforcement plates fabricated
Front mounting points installed
Rear mounting points installed
Interior trim removed to gain access
Holes drilled
Mountings bolted and reinforced
Seat belts fitted front and rear
Final alignment and operation checked

The 2007 budget originally allowed:

€1,340.00

The final belt material cost was lower, but substantial installation labour was recorded. The finished work forms part of the 2007 total.

20. Final assembly

After body, chassis and mechanical work, the car was reassembled.

Work included

Engine installed
Gearbox installed
Propeller shaft connected
Exhaust installed
Suspension installed
Brake system assembled
Steering system assembled
Fuel tanks installed
Fuel lines fitted
Electrical loom and components connected
Lighting fitted
Dashboard assembled
Instruments installed
Seats and carpets installed
Headlining installed
Door trim installed
Glass and seals fitted
Bumpers installed
Exterior trim installed
Badges and scripts installed
Wheels and tyres installed
Fluids filled
Systems bled
Engine started
Injection synchronized
Ignition adjusted
Road tests performed
Final defects corrected

21. Dutch recommissioning and completion — 2007

The 2007 workshop programme was exceptionally extensive and can reasonably be considered a continuation and completion of the earlier restoration.

The invoice records 205.25 labour hours.

Labour

Recorded labour: €12,109.75
Labour discount: €1,210.98

Materials

Materials: €8,441.49
Wheel discount: €208.80

Invoice calculation

Subtotal: €19,131.47
VAT at 19%: €3,634.98
Total invoice: €22,766.44
Previously paid: €10,000.00
Balance then due: €12,766.44

Main work covered

Battery replacement
Alternator work
Steering-column repairs
Chassis and floor treatment
Leaf-spring rebuilding
Brake caliper rebuilding
Master-cylinder work
Fuel-tank repairs
Fuel-line repairs
Electrical repairs
Lighting repairs
Seat-belt installation
Wheel installation
Steering-box rebuilding
Hub and bearing modifications
Injection tuning
Fuel-pump rebuilding
Ignition work
Wheel alignment
Road testing
Dutch registration preparation

22. Gearbox completion — 2008

The 2008 repair addressed a serious internal gearbox defect involving a broken gear tooth.

Cost

Total including VAT: €4,438.08

This expenditure is separate from the 2007 invoice and is included in the documented restoration/recommissioning total.

23. Later preservation work

These costs should be listed separately from the original restoration.

2016 work

Invoice dated 5 December 2016:

APK preparation
Brake-light switch and wiring repair
Steering play adjustment
Washer system repair
Ignition switch ring secured
Clutch pedal repaired
Clutch fluid changed
Clutch hose replaced
Door-hinge and door-sill repairs
Left front splash-panel repair
Left door aligned and refinished
Fuel tank removed
Tank filler neck repaired
Spark plugs replaced
Oil and filter replaced

Total:

€3,686.03

2024 injection and fuel-system work

Visible labour subtotal:

€2,509.80 excluding VAT, parts and any additional invoice pages

This later work included extensive fuel-injection, fuel-line, fuel-tank and tuning work.

These costs demonstrate continued maintenance but are not included in the principal restoration total below.

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