Between 1963 and 1966 only 259 examples of the first series Maserati Quattroporte were constructed. The beautiful Pietro Frua designed body hides a race derived aluminium V8 engine as well as a De-Dion rear axle setup. The example we have on offer was delivered new in Switzerland. Built in 1965, the car was first registered on 1st June 1966. In 1976, then showing 20‘000 kilometers, the car was bought by the family of the previous owner from the car’s third owner, with an interesting little historical fact that none other than Carlo Ponti once handed the keys to this very car to Sophia Loren for her to use during her stay in Switzerland. The following 20 years the new owner’s family enjoyed the car, covering around 12‘000 kilometers. In 2005/2006, after a complete body restoration and a repaint in the original colour, the car disappeared for many years under a cover in the family garage. In 2017 the owner decided to revive the Quattroporte. Unfortunately, during the many years of inactivity, the mechanical bits had suffered considerably with a defective Cylinder-head gasket allowing water ingress into the cylinders of the V8 engine. Consequently, in the two following years, the engine, the carburettors, the radiator and the complete braking system were thoroughly overhauled, the clutch was replaced, a new wiring loom installed, and all hoses replaced as well. Finally, the two electric fuel pumps the exhaust system and the tyres were replaced with new items. Receipts exceeding 55’000 francs for mechanical work are available. In 2021, the Quattroporte was taken over by the vendor and parked in his collection. With just under 34’000 kilometers on the clock, the car is in very good technical condition, the body is in good condition and the original leather interior has an age-appropriate patina. So here we have a beautiful, very good and extremely rare Quattroporte from the first series, and with the last veteran MOT completed in January 2019 for sale. For Swiss buyers, the vehicle will receive a new MOT.