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1989 Maserati Spyder 2800 Bi-Turbo Spyder e
Highlights
- Stylish Italian convertible
- Bodywork in fabulous condition
- Lovely interior
- Fantastic folder of paperwork
- 56,006 miles, believed by the vendor to be genuine
The Appeal
The original Biturbo, introduced in 1981, was a two-door, four-seater coupé with a two-litre engine featuring – as the name suggests – twin turbochargers. The Biturbo Spyder made its debut at the Turin Motor Show in 1984, and in total some 3,076 were made over a ten-year period. The Biturbo coupé was given a facelift, by design maestro Marcello Gandini, in 1988 and the same changes were made to the Spyder in 1989, introducing a rounded grille, fuller bumpers, aerodynamic wing mirrors and 15” wheels. At the same time the export models now featured a 2.8-litre engine, available (as here) with an optional four-speed auto ‘box.
An increasingly rare sight on UK roads, Biturbo Spyders as good as this one don’t appear very often. The car gives every appearance of having had a cosseted existence, and presents extremely well both inside and out. With the reassurance of an impressive folder of paperwork, dating back throughout the car’s history, the next owner can look forward to top-down motoring in style and comfort.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered July 1989
- Current V5C
- UK-supplied RHD model
- Service record and MoT history appear to indicate that the mileage is accurate
- Original leather folder, complete with all manuals
- Original owner’s manual
- Original service book with stamps from 1989 to 2015
- Thick pile of invoices from the car’s entire history
- Radio instruction manual
- Radio code card
- Navigation CD
- MoT valid until October 2024
The Condition
- Superb Swan White bodywork, with no visible corrosion or damage
- Electrically adjustable mirrors
- Hood in excellent condition
- Headlamps and rear lights all in first-class order
- Superb badges and brightwork
- 15” wheels on five-lug hubs, in excellent condition
- Toyo tyres all round, all with plenty of tread
- Lovely wood-and-leather dashboard in very good condition
- Momo leather-trimmed steering wheel
- Iconic Swiss-made Maserati dashboard clock
- Becker Indianapolis radio/CD player with navigation
- Blue leather-and-suede seats in very good condition
- Leather-and-suede door trims with superb wood inlays
- Rear ‘+2’ seat cushions
- Leather centre-console
- Kenwood rear speakers
- Superb carpets
- Maserati-branded floor mats
- Electric windows in fine working order
- Leather hood cover in excellent condition
- Maserati-embossed metal sill trims
- Minor damage to driver’s seat
- Boot lining in very good condition
- Complete original toolkit mounted in boot lid
- Original jack and wheelbrace present
- Maserati-branded baseball cap and flat cap also supplied
The Mechanicals
- 2790cc V6 engine
- Four-speed auto transmission
- Starts and runs beautifully
- Engine bay in very good order
- Stainless-steel exhausts
- Clean and tidy underneath
- Spare wheel mounted under the car
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Auction Details
- Year 1989
- Make Maserati
- Model Biturbo
- Colour White
- Odometer 56,006 Miles
- Engine size 2790
- Seller Type Private
- Town Cranleigh
- County Surrey
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
14 Bids
from 5
bidders
- Bill202•••• £10,000 19/08/24
- HolmesV•••• £9,000 19/08/24
- Bill202•••• £8,500 19/08/24
- HolmesV•••• £8,000 19/08/24
- Bill202•••• £7,500 19/08/24
- DBarbou•••• £7,000 16/08/24
- HolmesV•••• £6,500 16/08/24
- DBarbou•••• £6,000 15/08/24
- HolmesV•••• £5,500 14/08/24
- DBarbou•••• £5,000 14/08/24
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