1960 Maserati 3500 GT

Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire 140000 - 160000 Registration No: 625 XVG Chassis No: AM1011332 MOT: Exempt � One of fewer than 2,000 Coupes manufactured over the seven-year production � Desirable example with front disc brakes and the later five-speed gearbox � Minimal mileage covered since a full engine overhaul � Comprehensively restored over a five-year period � Presenting excellently! The magnificent-looking front-engined rearwheel drive 3500GT was Maserati's first successful attempt at series production for the Grand Touring market and replaced the outgoing low volume A6 model. Designed by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, the 2 + 2 Coupe version was produced from 1957 to 1964, with the majority of the research and development being carried out in 1956/1957, despite the company's commitment to the F1 World Championship. The newcomer featured Touring's patented 'superleggera' construction (as used for the Aston Martin DB4) and was powered by a version of the 350 S's straight-six DHOC engine modified to best suit a Grand Tourer, and therefore with dry rather than wet sump lubrication etc. It developed 217bhp when fed by a trio of twin-choke Weber carburettors, or 232 when equipped with Lucas fuel injection. The unit drove through a four-speed (later five-speed) ZF manual gearbox. Total production of the Coupe was just under 2,000 and the model was superseded by the Maserati Sebring. More information following shortly.