1999 Maserati 3200 GT

With just four former keepers, ‘T371 YAB’ was subject to a £3395 service with Meridien Modena last year with the mileage at 37,482, just 250 miles ago. It  comes with a long MoT and a Maserati main dealer and specialist  service history.

The vendor wanted the right car with the desirable manual gearbox and boomerang lights, allied to that gem of a Ferrari engine. It’s also finished in metallic silver with a blue leather interior, which makes it the perfect specification, surely?

It is being offered with no reserve, so might prove to be a very cost-effective way to own a Ferrari-engined supercoupé.

The Maserati’s coachwork really is rather good. With excellent alignment and shutlines that speak of a life gently led, it’s easy to see this is a car that’s fresh from long-term ownership rather than a problem child that’s been shuffled between a series of uncaring owners.

Even the door mirrors and the four corners are free of scuffs and scratches: parking by touch has not been a thing.

The 18-inch alloy wheels have been largely untroubled by kerbs and other inanimate objects. They are in a fine condition with no scuffs, dinks, or other serious damage and their open, ten-spoke design allows the black brake calipers behind to be seen - and we think their subdued colour suits the car’s clean lines much better than the more usual red.

More good news comes with the fact they’re fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport 3 and 4 tyres, all of which have decent tread on them still, even if they do date from 2014 and 2016 respectively.

The silver paintwork further reinforces our interpretation of the Maserati’s careful curation as it is nice and shiny and in fine fettle. The colour also gives the car a hewn-from-solid look that adds a touch of elegance and class to the design that other, brighter colours, do not.

This is a wonderfully understated example.

The lights, including the distinctive rears, are all good too, as is the window glass and badging.

As for flaws, the chrome around the front grille is rusty, there is some bubbling in the paint on the base of the offside mirror and some corrosion on the windscreen surround.

The blue leather interior is as joyously extravagant as we’ve come to expect in a modern Maserati – just in a better condition than most.

Yes, it’s got the sticky button problem that plaques the model, but the Internet is full of helpful advice and suggestions as to how to get rid of it.

And that aside, the cabin really is very, very good. 

Fulsome and plump seats offer comfort and support in equal measure. The front ones are heated and electrically adjustable, of course, and all four are in an excellent condition. 

The blue hide extends to the centre console, dashboard, door cards, and rear panels and it is has been very well looked after.

A modern flip-front Kenwood multimedia DVD-combo with Bluetooth and a touchscreen sits in the dashboard.

As for wear and tear, the driver’s seat is scuffed.

While the engine bay is tidy enough, we can see most of you would probably want to hand it over to a professional to be freshened up. It’s not that it is especially bad, it just looks a bit tatty compared to the rest of the car.

The underside looks good, with only surface corrosion to suspension components and the like as far as we can see. Certainly, no MoT tester has ever raised the thorny subject of structural corrosion, which is good to see.

But then the Maserati’s service history is recorded as follows:

• 09.10.2004 and 26,456 miles – service by Dick Lovett
• 24.07.2006 and 28,138 miles – service by Dick Lovett
• 22.08.2008 and 29,471 miles – service by Dick Lovett including new cambelts
• 17.03.2011 and 31,264 miles – service by Dick Lovett
• 27.02.2012 and 33,135 miles – repairs by Dick Lovett including new brake master cylinder, fresh brake fluid, new handbrake shoes and cables, turbocharger oil feed and drain pipes, and new anti-roll bar links
• 12.03.2012 and 33,135 miles – service plus new cambelts, new knock sensor, new coolant pipes, and an oil feed pipe repair by Dick Lovett
• 25.08.2017 and 36,616 miles – service by Meridien Modena, an independent specialist, including overhauling all four brake calipers and fitting new rear brake pads
• 10.05.2024 and 37,482 miles - service by Meridien Modena.

It starts, stops and drives exactly as it should.

As is the MoT we’re just about to talk about.

The Maserati’s MoT certificate is valid until September 2025.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear, and the Maserati comes with three keys, the stamped service history booklet, the book pack, and some old invoices.

With a good history file and plenty of services in its lifetime, its 37,000 miles have been supported by diligent maintenance that includes two sets of cambelts.

It also sports matching tyres and a full set of keys, which ought to further help put your mind at ease regarding its curation.

At a time when a contemporary Ferrari is fetching silly money, you could find yourself the owner of this one for considerably less; not least as it is being offered with no reserve.

We are happy to offer this car for auction with an estimate in the range of £9,000 - £14,000.

Viewing is strongly encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Blakeney, Gloucestershire. To arrange an appointment to inspect this vehicle, please use the ‘Enquire About This Vehicle’ button on the listing. Feel free to ask any questions, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.