Description
This car is Lot 139 to be auctioned by Bonhams|Cars at Les Grandes Marques du Monde à Paris Sale on 6 February, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Public Viewing:
Available Tuesday 4 February from 08:00 until 18:00 and Wednesday 5 February from 9 AM - 6 PM, at The Grand Palais Historique, Paris.
Lot 139
1963 Maserati 3500 GTI Sebring Series 1
Registration no.
Chassis no. AM101* 01861*
Delivered new in Spain
Matching numbers engine and chassis
Elegant Amaranto Roma colour
Converted to carburettors
Introduced in 1962, the Sebring was one of the final manifestations of the landmark 3500GT, which had been the linchpin of Maserati's programme to establish itself as a manufacturer of road cars.
Built on the short-wheelbase chassis of the Spyder and likewise styled by Carrozzeria Vignale, the Sebring 2+2 coupé arrived in 1962. By now a five-speed gearbox, four-wheel disc brakes, and fuel injection were standard equipment, with automatic transmission, air conditioning, and a limited-slip differential available as options.
A five-speed, manual transmission model, chassis number '01861' was delivered new to Barcelona, Spain, with an Amaranto Roma, elegant colour it retains today. This example was converted to utilise the more-reliable Weber carburettors induction instead of the original Lucas fuel injection, a common in period modification. The current owner acquired it in 1996 from a previous owner in Zaragoza. This Sebring, which appears to have never left Spain until now, underwent a restoration in 2021.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams|Cars website for all pertinent auction information.
