Strong points

Project with investments already made
Engine completely rebuilt two years ago
A sought-after Series 2 with a revised factory interior
One of 779 produced

The most

The name was simple, but the idea was ingenious. Taking the basics of its GT cars, including the characterful V8, and dressing them up in distinctive Frua-designed bodywork, Maserati created the first of its 'four-door ' cars. The Quattroporte was perfectly suited to transporting the wealthy and the professional elite at high speed between business meetings on Europe's new motorway network.

The original Quattroporte was revised in 1969, with the new 'Series 2' models receiving distinctive quadruple headlamps and an even more luxurious interior. Due to their very high cost, only 779 of these Quattroporte I 'Series 2' left the factory, of which this is one of the first produced.

Painted in a captivating metallic violet, a colour that changes with the light, this car is complete and in good overall condition, with significant recent work. This includes a complete rebuild of its 260bhp 4.1L V8 two years ago.

The car will require some work to pass MOT, including brakes, tyres and emissions, but it starts and drives well. Opportunities to acquire these models are rare, and this one represents an interesting way to invest and gradually improve it.

History and documents

First registered in 1969
Early Quattroporte I Series 2 with 4.1L engine
Dry-stored by current owner
Acquired by current owner in 2015
Seller advises that work will be required to pass
technical inspection

Condition

Unusual and attractive metallic purple paintwork in fair condition, possibly original
Paintwork shows various flaws including scratches, chips, micro blisters and visible deterioration
Generally complete and straight bodywork, with signs of age-related wear visible in the photos.
This includes deterioration at the base of at least one door and other signs of age on the panels
Some light dents to the bodywork, visible in the photos
Exterior components appear complete and mostly original, in fair condition
Badges generally original and in satisfactory condition
The lights look good, with no reported electrical faults
Chrome complete and in good condition, apparently original
Mounted on original steel wheels with Maserati chrome wheel trims and steel spare wheel
Boot floor and underbody in generally good condition, with no reported corrosion
Newer wing mirrors fitted
Front grille in need of refitting
Beige leather interior largely complete, apparently original
Interior showing signs of age, with creasing and increasing wear to seats and carpets
Two door panels requiring refitting, apparently supplied with the car
Slightly sagging passenger seat
Wood veneers on doors and dashboard in generally good condition, with slight ageing
Maserati-badged three-spoke wooden steering wheel and original radio present
Controls in generally good condition, with no reported malfunctions

Mechanicals

Maserati 4,136 cm³ V8 engine developing 260 bhp
3-speed automatic gearbox
Engine rebuilt two years ago, with few kilometres covered since then
Seller states that the car starts and drives well
Recommended engine and carburettor adjustments
Brakes, tyres and emissions need attention at MOT

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