Highlights
- Only 1,204 miles from new
- In same family from new
- Original UK RHD car
- Remarkable condition inside and out
- Dry stored from new as part of a private collection
- Sought-after 3.2L ‘Ottocilindri’ twin turbo 335bhp model
- Only 450 built and exceptionally rare in RHD
The Appeal
Enthusiasts of thoroughbred saloons, Gandini designs and museum-quality cars, settle in and read on. We have a treat for you.
Maserati’s excellent Quattroporte IV is a rare find at any time, but here we have the proverbial needle in a haystack. It has been owned by one family from new as part of a private collection. In that time it has covered a barely believable 1,204 miles. Or an average 46 miles per year. As you would expect, it is about as close to a brand new ‘IV’ as you can get.
Then there is the spec. It is one of the ‘Otticilindri’ models with Maserati’s hand-built 335bhp twin turbo AM578 engine from the Ghibli. Just 450 were built. Very few of them were RHD, UK-market models like this one. A Maserati Certificate of Conformite indicates it was one of the first built.
The car’s beautiful light metallic blue paintwork highlights the crisp lines and clever details - like those slashed rear arches - of Gandini’s lines. Inside, the cream leather cabin appears virtually unused and is generously trimmed in elm wood veneer.
We doubt there’s a better, lower mileage Quattroporte IV available anywhere. It has been checked over prior to sale. The car will need a fresh MOT but, judging by the condition, that appears to be a formality. We envy the lucky buyer.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 8th April 1998
- Original RHD UK market car
- Only 450 ‘Ottocilindri’ pre-Evoluzione 3.2L V8 cars built
- Very few of those cars were built in RHD
- Maserati Certificate of Conformite showing car was built in July 1996
- Subsequently registered for road use on 17th March 1998 by the factory
- Three registered keepers from new
- We understand that all these keepers were members of the same family
- No MOT records due to car being stored and unused
- 1,204 miles from new
- Dry stored since new
- Part of a private collection
- We are told the car os sold with full documentation
- V5C in current keeper’s name
The Condition
- Vendor describes the car as ‘immaculate’ and photos certainly point in that direction
- Attractive light blue metallic paintwork in very good order with few signs of age
- Straight and well kept bodywork with arches, sills and underside presenting well
- Structure appears to be in good order due to dry storage with no reports of issues
- Factory correct 3.2L model 8 spoke alloy wheels in very good order
- Fitted with Michelin 16in tyres which present well with good remaining tread
- We are told that the car has never been used in the rain
- Beautifully preserved cream Connolly leather interior with barely any indications of age
- Extensive elm wood veneers across interior, all well kept and in good order
- Wood-rimmed steering wheel with inlaid Maserati logo as shown
- Switchgear presents very well and we understand is in full working order
- Tan carpets through cabin and grey carpet in boot look virtually unmarked
- Tan Alcantara headlining in very good condition as shown
- Well specified car with electric seats, Alpine stereo and air conditioning
The Mechanics
- 3,217cc twin turbo 335bhp AM578 Maserati hand-built engine
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- 0-60mph in under 6secs
- Factory tool kit appears complete and unused
- Vendor verifies the low 1,204 displayed miles
- No reported running or driving issues
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