1962 Maserati 3500 GTi Superleggera
Highlights
- Matching numbers 3.5-litre Tipo 101 straight-six and five-speed manual gearbox
- Desirable original features include its Borrani wheels and Voxon radio
- Remanufactured water pump and Girling brake system
The Appeal
Following several years of competition success, Maserati turned their attention to road-going cars, setting their sights upon the burgeoning grand tourer market. Featuring Superlegerra coachwork by Touring of Milan and powered by a race-bred 3.5-litre DOHC straight-six, the 3500 was Maserati’s first foray into luxury GT production and it proved a big hit.
We’re excited to present this beautiful 1962 GTi, the ultimate evolution of the 3500 boasting Lucas fuel injection and a five-speed manual gearbox as standard. Presented in fantastic overall condition and retaining several desirable original features, this Maserati is fit to grace any collection. It benefits from a great deal of recent mechanical work, ensuring that it runs well and is ready to enjoy.
The History and Paperwork
- Maserati chassis number: AM1012034
- Touring body number: 12257
- The vendor assures us that this is a matching numbers car
- Previously restored
- Several manuals and a parts catalogue
- Numerous invoices for work carried out and parts procured
- Some literature relating to the Lucas injection system
- Recent mechanical overhaul
- Current Dutch road registration
- Retains its original colour
The Condition
- We’re informed that the car has undergone some restoration work in the past
- Superleggera bodywork constructed by Touring of Milan
- The coachbuilt bodywork remains in very good condition, with straight panels, even door alignment and crisp swage lines
- The paintwork is in good overall condition, commensurate to an older restoration
- Some small marks as per the photo gallery
- Original Borrani wheels in fantastic condition
- All brightwork and trims in very good condition
- Fine black leather upholstery with barely any noticeable wear
- Smart red carpeting, only lightly worn
- Jaeger instrumentation
- Electric windows
- The controls, switchgear and instrumentation is all in nice condition
- Period-correct Voxon radio
While the 3500 may have been Maserati’s first attempt at a GT car, they certainly didn’t make any mistakes when it came to the looks. Calling upon the services of Carrozzeria Touring was certainly a shrewd decision and this particular example looks particularly good in its factory original silver. Having undergone some restoration work in the past, it remains in very good overall condition, with no notable blemishes to speak of. The trim is really smart too, as are those gorgeous Borrani wheels.
On the inside, the vendor informs us that much of the upholstery is original. The seats are in very good order, as is the carpeting and headlining. The dashboard is free from damage and we understand all held within to be in good working order.
The Mechanics
- 3.5-litre DOHC twin-spark straight-six
- Lucas mechanical fuel injection system
- Five-speed manual gearbox
- Fuel pump overhauled
- Fuel tank epoxy-coated
- All fuel lines and pipes have been renewed
- The water pump and Girling brakes have recently been overhauled
- All hoses replaced
- New clutch and pressure plate installed
- The vendor reports some noise from the clutch release bearing, although it still operates correctly
- The Lucas injection system reportedly functions as it should
- All presents beautifully under the bonnet
Utilising the twin-spark, twin-cam straight-six developed for their race-winning competition cars, the 3500 GTi was immensely powerful for its era, producing 230 bhp in fuel-injected form. The vendor assures us that this example runs very well indeed, still using the original Lucas injection system. Following a great deal of mechanical work, we’re informed that it drives impeccably, with impressive performance, fine handling and a fabulous soundtrack.
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1962
- Make Maserati
- Model 3500 GT
- Colour Silver
- Odometer 21,688 Kilometres
- Engine size 3500
Listing Details
- Seller type Trade
- Town Oldemarkt
- Location International
- Country Netherlands
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