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1989 Maserati Biturbo Spyder
Estimated at £4,500 - £5,500
Lot details
Registration No: F360JHA
Chassis No: ZAM333B28AJA1900166
Mot Expiry: July 2010
"Twin turbos or not, there was lag; everything is relatively placid until the tach needle approaches 4000rpm, and then -- blast off! The sudden burst of power can be dicey at the proverbial 10/10ths, as the somewhat tail-happy Biturbo wants to switch ends. The car's powerful brakes are a bit rear-lock sensitive too. And the engine, despite its willingness to rev, occasionally hiccups on acceleration. But then, that's entertainment!" (Road & Track, August 1990)
Introduced in December 1981, the Biturbo was Maserati's first 'mass production' design. Instigated by the marque's then owner, Alejandro De Tomaso, it utilized a monocoque chassis equipped with McPherson-strut front and trailing-arm rear suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, a limited slip differential and disc brakes. Powered by a reworked version of the Italian market Merak 2.0 SOHC V6 engine featuring three-valves per cylinder (two inlet, one exhaust) and twin turbochargers (one per bank), the initial launch model was capable of an impressive 135mph. However, as the range grew to encompass four-door and spyder variants so the installation of larger 2.5litre and 2.8litre powerplants brought even greater performance.
Finished in white with pale blue upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its 2.8litre engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment and interior trim, while he rates the bodywork and paintwork as "excellent". Reportedly "first owned and run by Maserati UK", we are further informed that one of the Spyder's previous drivers was singer Edwin Starr who, when the car was registered to a Mrs Elaine Pipers, employed the cherished number plate `STA 88R'. Believed but not warranted to have covered 70,800 miles from new, the Biturbo's eye-catching livery is set off by five-spoke alloy wheels. A slice of pure 1980s nostalgia with pop star provenance to boot, it is hoped but not guaranteed that the Maserati will possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale.
PLEASE NOTE: This car has an MOT until July 2010 and has just had a fresh service.
Registration No: F360JHA
Chassis No: ZAM333B28AJA1900166
Mot Expiry: July 2010
"Twin turbos or not, there was lag; everything is relatively placid until the tach needle approaches 4000rpm, and then -- blast off! The sudden burst of power can be dicey at the proverbial 10/10ths, as the somewhat tail-happy Biturbo wants to switch ends. The car's powerful brakes are a bit rear-lock sensitive too. And the engine, despite its willingness to rev, occasionally hiccups on acceleration. But then, that's entertainment!" (Road & Track, August 1990)
Introduced in December 1981, the Biturbo was Maserati's first 'mass production' design. Instigated by the marque's then owner, Alejandro De Tomaso, it utilized a monocoque chassis equipped with McPherson-strut front and trailing-arm rear suspension, power-assisted rack and pinion steering, a limited slip differential and disc brakes. Powered by a reworked version of the Italian market Merak 2.0 SOHC V6 engine featuring three-valves per cylinder (two inlet, one exhaust) and twin turbochargers (one per bank), the initial launch model was capable of an impressive 135mph. However, as the range grew to encompass four-door and spyder variants so the installation of larger 2.5litre and 2.8litre powerplants brought even greater performance.
Finished in white with pale blue upholstery, this particular example is described by the vendor as being in "very good" condition with regard to its 2.8litre engine, automatic transmission, electrical equipment and interior trim, while he rates the bodywork and paintwork as "excellent". Reportedly "first owned and run by Maserati UK", we are further informed that one of the Spyder's previous drivers was singer Edwin Starr who, when the car was registered to a Mrs Elaine Pipers, employed the cherished number plate `STA 88R'. Believed but not warranted to have covered 70,800 miles from new, the Biturbo's eye-catching livery is set off by five-spoke alloy wheels. A slice of pure 1980s nostalgia with pop star provenance to boot, it is hoped but not guaranteed that the Maserati will possess a fresh MOT certificate by the time of sale.
PLEASE NOTE: This car has an MOT until July 2010 and has just had a fresh service.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 9th Apr, 2003
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