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The Maserati 3500 GT Touring, Serie I that we propose is one of the most iconic and classic vintage cars ever. A timeless Made in Italy. This carburettor-powered first series is in excellent overall condition, having recently undergone a meticulous restoration in every detail. Matching number and matching colour with plates and documents of the time. ASI Targa Oro homologated, ready for viewing and testing. In the mid-1950s, Oscar Orsi, the owner of Maserati, sensed the emerging market for luxury GTs that would come with the economic boom. He realised that Maserati had to invest in a totally new model in terms of layout, quantity and capacity. The new car had to be of a higher class and combine the sportiness typical of the Modenese marque with luxury and comfort requirements; it had to allow long motorway journeys at high speed without tiring the driver and passengers. The interior therefore had to be comfortable and cosy, and the road holding had to be safe and within reach of all types of customers, without them necessarily being experienced drivers. The interior fittings and finish had to be of high quality so as not to disappoint the most demanding customers. The mechanics had to be reliable and durable as well as sporty. All this had to be replicated in numerous examples. Maserati production before the 3500 GT was extremely small, with this model they wanted to go to producing 2 cars a day. These were important numbers when one considers that only 2-3 cars per month had been produced until then. Furthermore, the previous models all had an engine capacity of between 1. 5 and 2 litres; now it was necessary to aim higher, over 3 litres, in order to adapt the performance to the car's increased dimensions The Maserati 3500 GT was officially presented to the public at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show. In its final version, the large coupé adopted a steel body, but with doors and bonnets made entirely of aluminium, with a final weight of 1420 kg (very low), combined with 16-inch wheels of generous dimensions for the time. The engine chosen by the Trident was a 3. 5-litre in-line 6-cylinder engine producing 230 hp, fed by three Weber 42 DCOE carburettors together with a Marelli 2-in-1 distributor. Twin-camshaft and with triple-chain timing, it is mated to a 4-speed ZF manual gearbox, controlled by a single dry plate clutch.
In terms of suspension, a double wishbone configuration with independent wheels was chosen for Maserati's first GT, combined with hydraulic telescopic dampers with coil springs at the front and a more traditional rigid bridge at the rear. ____________ The Maserati 3500 GT Touring, Series I that we present to you is one of the most iconic and classic vintage cars of all time-a timeless piece of Italian craftsmanship. This first series, equipped with carburetors, is in excellent overall condition, having recently undergone a meticulous, comprehensive restoration in every detail. The car is matching numbers and matching colour, with original plates and period documents.
ASI Targa Oro certified, it is ready for any inspection and test drive. In the mid-1950s, Oscar Orsi, the head of Maserati, sensed the emerging luxury grand touring market that would grow alongside the economic boom. He understood that Maserati needed to invest in a completely new model in terms of design, production volume, and engine displacement. The new car had to be of a superior class, combining the sporty characteristics typical of the Modenese brand with luxury and comfort. It needed to allow long-distance high-speed driving on highways without tiring the driver and passengers. The interior had to be comfortable and cozy, with road handling safe and suitable for all types of customers, even those who were not expert drivers. The interior fittings and finishes had to be of high quality to meet the expectations of the most demanding clientele. The mechanics had to be not only sporty but also reliable and durable. All of this needed to be replicated in numerous units. Before the 3500 GT, Maserati's production was extremely limited; with this model, they aimed to produce two cars per day-an impressive figure considering that only 2-3 cars per month had been produced until then. Additionally, previous models had engine displacements ranging between 1. 5 and 2 liters; now, the goal was to exceed 3 liters to match the increased size of the car. The Maserati 3500 GT was officially unveiled to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 1957. In its final version, the large coupé featured a steel body, but with doors and hoods entirely made of aluminium, resulting in a final weight of just 1, 420 kg (very low for the time), paired with generously sized 16-inch wheels.
The engine chosen by Maserati was a 3. 5-liter inline-six producing 230 HP, fed by three Weber 42 DCOE carburetors and a Marelli 2-in-1 distributor. With dual overhead cams and a triple-chain timing system, it was mated to a four-speed ZF manual gearbox, operated by a single-plate dry clutch. For the suspension, Maserati chose a double-wishbone configuration with independent wheels, combined with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and coil springs at the front, while the rear featured a more traditional live axle.
