1967 Maserati Quattroporte

According to the seller this Maserati Quattroporte was first delivered to West Nyack New York in the USA in June 1967. It was originally finished in Argento Auteuil/brown and is believed to have been repainted in gold, possibly around 2004. It has since been re-painted in red, which is how it presents today. The car is UK registered and was last MOT’d in 2017 with no advisories. It has been in storage since and is now offered for sale.

This 1967 Maserati Quattroporte’s bright red paint is an eye catcher and has a nice shine to it. On closer inspection there are blemishes present in the paint, as one would expect with an older repaint. The most noticeable are two small rust blisters on the boot lid, which are shown in the photos.

All of the cars chrome trim is present and intact which is a major plus, with the exception of the drivers door mirror which is missing. The rest of the chrome trim is showing signs of age and wear, with some dings evident in the bumpers. But it is all present and intact, which is important for low production coach built cars, as they can often be damaged or lost.

Other important and rare items like the famous Trident emblem, grill and the chrome grill surround are also present. And the fact the car wears its chrome hubcaps is nice to see, though the centre cap badges are quite faded.

The Quattorporte’s doors open nice and wide and close with a satisfying solid clunk. The left rear passenger door is a little stiff but it still opens fully. The cars rubber trim is starting to show its age and could do with being renewed.

The interior of this LHD Quattroporte has been re-trimmed in the past in beige leather. The seats and door cards are in good shape and the colour really suits the car, complimenting its red exterior, giving it that exotic Italian feel. The leather headliner and sun visors also appear to be in good condition.

The carpets are present and intact and are in clean condition. The colour is a shade of pink which suggests some sun fade over the years and were likely red when new.

The wood dashboard is set off nicely by the Hellebore wood rim steering wheel and has a nice patina to it. All the gauges, instruments and switchgear are present, with the exception of one electric window switch by the rear ash tray, which is missing and is shown in the photos.

One item that is out of place is the modern stereo headunit. However this is easily replaced with a more period correct unit.

The dashboards leather trim is intact, though it is lifting slightly in the corners where it has come unstuck. There is also wear on the rubber pedals.

The itself cabin feels light and airy with excellent visibility through the curved windscreen and the thin A pillars. The drivers seat really is a nice place to be and one can just imagine cruising to the sound of that glorious V8.

Under the hood resides the mighty Maserati 4.7 litre quad cam V8 engine, fed by four down draft Weber carburettors. The detuned race engine produced an impressive 286BHP and was capable of 158mph, making it the fastest four door saloon in the world at the time.

The all alloy engine in this Series II Quattroporte is fitted with the highly desirable 5 speed ZF manual gearbox, which makes it quite rare indeed.

The Italian V8 fired up and manoeuvred well for the photoshoot, with a satisfying click from the ZF box. The engine bay itself appears to be mostly original, is showing its age and could do with an overhaul.

As this is a Series II 107A, it is fitted with air conditioning as standard, though the system will likely require an overhaul and service.

The exhaust note of the Quattroporte has that exotic sound that only a Maserati V8 can make. The twin exhaust system is present and intact, with the right rear silencer hanging down slightly.

The seller states that the car has been in storage since 2017, so a full mechanical check over and service would be recommended before embarking on any road trips.

The Quattroporte’s history file contains a Certificate of Title from the State of Oklahoma, which was issued in November 2009. Little is know of the cars history prior to that.

According to the DVLA it was first registered on the 11th October 1978. There is also a letter in the history file from the DVLA dated 10th October 2012, which confirms the car was allocated an age related plate, “LCV 133E”, which is its current registration.

The cars speedometer shows it has covered 11,633 km. There is no history to support the mileage and a check of the cars MOT history shows it has covered 162 miles since 2012.

With Maserati launching its Classiche Certification of Authenticity service last year, it would be interesting to research this Quattroporte’s history. This could prove to be a nice research project for the new owner.

Approximately 500 Series II Maserati Quattroporte’s were built over a three year period, which makes this a rare car. It’s US specification and the ZF manual gearbox make it even more interesting. While this Series II is in need of recommissioning and cosmetic work, it presents the new owner with both a fantastic opportunity and a question… do you restore the car to its original factory colours, or simple drive it as is? Whatever the new owner decides they will be acquiring the keys to a stylish and practical 4 door V8 Italian saloon. And once the mechanicals are sorted, it would make a superb classic luxury tourer.

We estimate this vehicle to fetch between £35,000 - £50,000 in auction.

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