Lot details
Registration No: T.B.A.
Chassis No: ZAMBC38C000008449
Mot Expiry: Nov 2010

The Maserati 3200 GT broke cover in 1998. It was a svelte luxury Coupe styled by Italdesign, whose founder, Giorgetto Giugiaro, had penned such past classics as the Ghibli, Bora and Merak for Maserati. The car was powered by a version of the twin-turbo 3.2-litre V8 engine found in the Quattroporte IV and Shamal, retuned to give 365bhp. The 3200 GT was superseded by the 4200 GT, which was available in Coupe or Spyder configuration - the Spyder was unveiled at the 2001 Frankfurt motor show and the Coupe at the Detroit Salon a few months later. The cars were a direct evolution of the smaller engined 3200 GT. The 4200 GT Coupe was a genuine four-seater capable of comfortably seating four adults. Unlike its turbocharged predecessor, it was powered by a normally aspirated, Ferrari-based engine producing 390bhp from 4244cc. The unit was coupled to a six-speed gearbox with either manual or paddle shift. The suspension was by light alloy double wishbones all-round, to which one had the option of adding an adaptive damping system called 'Skyhook'. Braking was by Brembo four-pot callipers operating on large cross-drilled, ventilated discs.

The 4200 GT Coupe being sold is a 2003 model with Silver bodywork and a Maroon leather interior. It is fitted with the manual change six-speed gearbox and reportedly comes with "a full service history". The vendor, who has covered the last 4,000 miles in the car, tells us that there is a mark on the front bumper but otherwise sees the paintwork as "mainly very good". He says the engine is "excellent" and the transmission "very good". In regard to the interior, he notes "there is a scuff on the back of the driver's seat". The registration, TAZ 107, is available for separate purchase.