Description
This is a 1982 Maserati Merak SS finished in Black with Ivory leather interior and 21, 516 miles covered since new (maybe subject to increase when in use).
Production of the Merak ran for ten years but the model was produced in very low numbers with just 1933 ever made of which 993 were the Merak SS variant, according to the Maserati Owners Club.
The paint work is in great condition for a 42 year old exotic car aside from a few chips and a blemish of corrosion to the drivers door. The Merak has the original Campagnolo alloy wheels with recent tyres. This Maserati has has gone through various restoration programmes where a substantial amount of money spent with Maserati Special McGraths in 2002, and in more recent years substantial work was carried out to include engine removal with renewal of components oversize pistons valves & bearings with opportunity of a new clutch, clutch release bearing, clutch cover and slave cylinder, replacement crankshaft Spigot bearing, crankshaft rear main oil seal, lower wishbone bushes, re-faced flywheel, renewed gearbox input shaft, rear brake pads, reconditioned rear brake callipers, re-conditioned LHIM hydraulic pump and re-conditioned headlamp switch. Various other work was carried out during this time totalling in excess of £12, 000 including the above work.
The Merak was treated to a full stainless steel exhaust system, some re-wiring work, refurbished wheels, new head gasket and lots more. Further re-commissioning work was undertaken in 2020 at Maserati specialists East Coast Sports Cars outside Edinburgh. Over this period a sum well into the tens of thousands of pounds has been spent including: a new HM tank, re-conditioned steering rack, steering rack ends and boots, front shock absorbers, front discs and pads, new brake disc bells, fuel tank sender unit, gear changes bushes speedo cable, starter motor, a full service.
The Merak SS now has the privilege of not requiring MoT or payment of TAX from 01st April 2024.
On the whole, this is a superb specimen of design, and with the Citroën aiding, making this a very different type of sports car.
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