French registration title

3rd hand since 2000
Handling, versatility and reliability
Model with the latest developments in the range

At the end of the 80's, Maserati continued its evolution by developing its Biturbo, presented a few years earlier as a coupe and a spyder, into a four-door. Keeping the distinction between Italian models and exports, the 430 marks a break with the 425 with a new front end, a 2.8 V6 engine with 3 valves per cylinder and a turbo per bank, a new front axle and a latest generation Torsen autoblocker that greatly improves its handling.
The car we present is registered in March 1989 in the name of Giulio Barbieri (former Maserati A6CS/46 driver in the 1950s). It remained in the Maserati factory until December 16, 1994 when it had 38,246 km on the odometer before a 1,500 km factory engine was installed with the latest evolutions that had occurred in the meantime on the range with the arrival of the 4-valve system: piloted suspensions, air intakes on the bonnet, front and rear spoilers, a new grille, new headlight blocks and wheels in 16 instead of the original 15. Its second owner, who lived in Colmar, kept it until May 2000, taking care to carry out all the recommended operations before selling it to its current third owner with 78,500 km on the clock. (engine at 41,750 km)
If some bad tongues have lumped all the Maserati Biturbo's together on their roadworthiness, reliability or finish, they would be well advised to review their copy. Indeed, the interior of the 430 receives a special treatment with a large number of leather colours, wraparound seats or optional bucket seats, legroom in the rear seats and a more "modern" dashboard. Our example has aged very well and is equipped with an electric sunroof. The interior has been completely cleaned, as well as the bodywork, at a detailling specialist to bring back its bluish grey metallic colour. With 91,000 km on the clock, the car was regularly serviced by Pierre Nallet until 2004, when it was used more occasionally. During our test drive, we were surprised by the power of the engine whose turbos blow at low revs without stopping until 6,000 rpm. The five-speed ZF gearbox is precise, as is the front axle, which is incisive and well supported by precise steering, which transmits information perfectly to the steering wheel. If the brakes have nothing to do with the current modern production, they are not ridiculous and offer a sufficient bite to brake a car which does not weigh more than 1400 kg. Discreet, powerful and versatile, this car should be rediscovered quickly as it is so much in the current trend. In town, even the stainless steel Orbisoud exhaust system installed in 2001 won’t be too loud making this car great daily youngtimer. Note that we will give the buyer the original set of 15" wheels with contact tyres and a second ZF gearbox.

This car will be sold by auction by AGUTTES Auction House, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, on June the 20th, 2021.
The digital catalog is available by the following link
https://www.aguttes.com/en/catalog/113642?

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