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Baujahr1966
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AutomobiltypSonstige
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Losnummer281
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ReferenznummerMO24_r0145
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ZustandGebraucht
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Standort
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AußenfarbeSonstige
Beschreibung
- Retains its numbers-matching engine
- One of approximately 175 examples equipped with the 4.7-liter V-8 engine
- Finished in Opalescent Blue metallic over cognac leather trim
- Confirmed by Maserati Classiche as the 13th example built
- Equipped with air conditioning, power windows, and Borrani wire wheels
The Maserati Mexico, with its dignified lines by Vignale’s Virginio Vairo, airy, luxuriously trimmed cabin, and powerful V-8 engine, epitomizes the notion of the stylish, mid-century Italian grand tourer. A two-door development of the Maserati Quattroporte saloon, it was also technologically advanced as the first production Maserati equipped with four-wheel servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes.
This very early and numbers-matching engine Mexico, chassis 026, is confirmed by correspondence with Maserati Classiche as the 13th example built, completed on 2 November 1966. It is one of approximately 485 produced, of which just 175 were believed equipped with the 290-horsepower 4.7-liter DOHC V-8 engine. Under prior ownership, the car was sent to Mike Wilson’s Restorations of Visalia, California, during which time the car was disassembled, and its numbers-matching engine sent out to be rebuilt. Chassis 026 then passed to a subsequent owner who entrusted it to noted restorer David Zumstein of Abingdon West Ltd. in Fallbrook, California for what would become a two-year, comprehensive mechanical and cosmetic freshening, including retrimming the interior in supple cognac leather and refinishing the exterior in the handsome, Jaguar-sourced color of Opalescent Blue metallic.
Desirably specified with factory air conditioning, power windows, and a ZF five-speed manual transmission, this Mexico is further equipped with a Becker Europa AM/FM stereo, and Borrani wire wheels shod in Pirelli P4000 tires. Scores of restoration invoices and correspondence with Maserati Classiche confirming it to retain its original 4.7-litre engine complete the sale.
Featuring a thorough sorting and confirmed authenticity, this Maserati Mexico 4.7-liter Coupe remains ideally suited to the task for which it was designed: Luxurious, spirited drives of any duration.To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM website at rmsothebys.com/auctions/mo24/.
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