2004 Maserati 4200 Spyder Cambiocorsa

Highlights

• Ferrari-derived V8

• Larini exhaust, best enjoyed roof down

• Low mileage with documented history

• In current ownership for seven years

• Aftermarket body kit sharpens the Giugiaro lines

Overview

The Maserati 4200 Spyder has one job, and it does it very well indeed. Where the Coupe offered a beautiful grand tourer, the Spyder stripped the formula back to its essentials: a Ferrari-built 4.2-litre V8, two seats, open sky, and nothing between you and that exhaust note but fresh air.

Launched in 2001 as the convertible companion to the 4200 GT, the Spyder wore Giugiaro's elegant lines with the roof mechanism tucked neatly beneath a flush rear deck. The proportions worked beautifully with a long bonnet, short tail and that distinctive trident on the grille. It looked exactly like what it was: a proper Italian sports car with serious engineering beneath the glamour.

And this is a particularly appealing example. Finished in blue metallic over tan leather, it presents the kind of colour combination that gets better with every passing year. An aftermarket body kit (front splitter, side skirts, rear diffuser) adds a touch of visual aggression, while a Larini rear exhaust boxes give the V8 a voice that properly announces itself on a summer evening. That, really, is the whole point of the Spyder. You don't buy one because you need rear seats or a big boot. You buy one because you want to hear 390 bhp worth of Italian V8 reverberating off hedgerows with the roof stowed.

This car has covered just 38,692 miles across 22 years, and the service history tells a story of conscientious maintenance. In current ownership since 2019, used sparingly but properly, we think it looks gorgeous.

History and Documentation

• First registered 02 March 2004

• Stamped service book up to 2021, with independent services in 2022 and 2024

• Documented service history: Sep 2009 @ 14,670 miles, Oct 2011 @ 16,099 miles, Nov 2012 @ 20,391 miles, Jan 2013 @ 22,560 miles, Apr 2016 @ 28,047 miles, Mar 2018 @ 32,531 miles, Jun 2021 @ 36,527 miles

• Services carried out by Graypaul Birmingham, SuperCarClinic, Carrs Maserati Ferrari Exeter, Ftech Engineering, and Charles Hurst Maserati Belfast

• MOT valid until 28 March 2027

• HPI clear

• Current mileage 38,692

• Seven keepers from new, in current ownership since May 2019

• Supplied with original manual, service book, tool box (missing one screwdriver), and one key

Interior

• Tan leather throughout in very good condition with no tears, cracking, or colour loss to the seats, dashboard, or door cards

• Maserati trident embossed headrests

• Three-spoke steering wheel in good order with paddle shifters

• Jaeger instrument cluster with clear lenses

• Maserati analogue clock in the centre dash

• Centre console switchgear has the well-known sticky coating that affects Maserati controls of this era

• Tan carpets show light patina in the driver's footwell but no holes or heavy wear

• Wind deflector fitted behind the seats with intact mesh and Maserati trident badge

• Boot is clean, carpeted, and free of water damage

Exterior

• Blue metallic paintwork in very good condition with consistent gloss and depth of colour across all panels

• Aftermarket body kit fitted comprising front splitter, side skirts, and rear diffuser

• Small stone chips on the bonnet have been touched up effectively

• Light scratch to the boot lid reported by the vendor

• Soft top in good condition with no visible tears, sagging, or wear; the vendor notes the roof mechanism can become sticky if not operated regularly

• Panel gaps are even and consistent throughout

• Headlamp lenses are clear with no hazing or yellowing

• Passenger-side alloys show lacquer peel and flaking across spokes and rim edges; driver-side alloys present well

• Avon tyres fitted with adequate tread depth

• Red brake calipers visible behind the multi-spoke alloys

• Larini twin-oval exhaust tips

• Reversing camera fitted above the rear number plate, with parking sensors also installed

• Underside shows typical surface grime and minor oxidation consistent with age 

• Rear undertray shows a little damage 

• Overall, though, it’s a gorgeous-looking thing

Mechanical

• 4.2-litre Ferrari-derived V8 producing 390 bhp and 333 lb ft

• 6-speed Cambiocorsa electro-hydraulic automated manual gearbox with steering column paddle shifters

• Rear-wheel drive, 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds, top speed of 174 mph

• The file includes a screenshot showing that the clutch was inspected and confirmed in good health, well within serviceable limits, although it is not dated

• Larini rear exhaust back boxes fitted in January 2013

• Extensive documented maintenance including F1 pump replacement, clutch and bearing overhaul, multiple ignition coil and spark plug services, and regular gearbox oil changes

• Last dealer service at Charles Hurst Maserati Belfast in June 2021 at 36,527 miles, with two services at an independent garage in 2022, 2024

• The vendor confirms the car starts easily from the trickle charger, runs well, and drives without issue

Summary

A blue-over-tan Maserati Spyder with a Larini exhaust and just 38,692 miles has considerable sensory appeal. That Ferrari V8 sounds magnificent in an open-top car and the tan leather cockpit is a lovely place to sit. Seven years of careful current ownership provides a compelling proposition for anyone who understands that some driving experiences simply cannot be had with the roof up. Ready to enjoy.

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