Maserati 4200GT

[sinbaddio]

I realise that this is a big risk. But as my life circumstances have changed significantly over the past few months and I dont really do many miles now, I thought ‘Why not?’

Time will tell. The car has 95k full history either at Maserati or specialist. Recent new clutch as well. So here we are:

[sinbaddio]

[Ken986]

That’s great looking , I bet it sounds wonderful.

[Chris_i8]

Nice choice, hope you get on with the 'Italian' driving position on longer journeys

Getting old now but actually that's a positive as they're pretty basic mechanically and benefit from regular use as with any car.

YOLO!

Enjoy.

Chris

[Blib]

I assume your car's a cambiocorsa?

I really enjoyed my 4200CC.

I kept the box in sport mode, which took away much of the sluggish gear change sensation.

Keep an eye on clutch wear. I learned the hard way, when mine failed one the Brent Cross flyover one Friday night rush hour.

I made the traffic news!

[sinbaddio]

Ah dear. The clutch was replaced recently so OK fingers crossed

[Alex_225]

That is great! A good looking and very cool car, enjoy.

[nismo48]

Good luck with your new purchase

[trevalvole]

That looks good. Are the seats well padded, or are they firm like german ones?

[Lincsls1]

Watching with interest.
Always liked these.

[PeterGadsby]

I had an MC Victory Gransport, so similar, but not the same.

Always drive it in sport mode and in manual, be aware the clutch will not quite bite when going in reverse, so be cautious of long reverses.

Know that it will come up with random lights on the dash, don't worry about it, just switch on/of or disconnect the battery it will be fine.

Enjoy the start-up noise EVERY time, it is awesome.

Great cars, lots of fun, I miss mine every day.

Best

Pete

[sinbaddio]

PeterGadsby said:

I had an MC Victory Gransport, so similar, but not the same.

Always drive it in sport mode and in manual, be aware the clutch will not quite bite when going in reverse, so be cautious of long reverses.

Know that it will come up with random lights on the dash, don't worry about it, just switch on/of or disconnect the battery it will be fine.

Enjoy the start-up noise EVERY time, it is awesome.

Great cars, lots of fun, I miss mine every day.

Best

Pete

Cheers Pete.
I had the dash lights today but didn’t last long.

[sinbaddio]

trevalvole said:

That looks good. Are the seats well padded, or are they firm like german ones?

They feel very comfy tbh but I’ve not travelled very far in it yet

[Mr Tidy]

Maseratis of that era are such stylish cars, and the Ferrari derived V8 sounds epic. I can understand why you'd want to take the plunge.

[Philv8s]

I used to own a Gransport, enjoy that engine note and turning around to look at when parked up. Undervalued cars imho. The build quality is not up-to Contemporary German offerings but as a weekend car to enjoy and admire they have a lot going for them. Look after it and don’t skimp on running costs and you will have fun. Try to go cheap and you will regret it.
It took me a week or two to get used to the gearbox but was actually ok 95% of the time. I found mine seemed happiest when being used as intended (enthusiastically)!, it seemed to just work when really enjoying that engine.

[DaveyBoyWonder]

Funnily enough one of these passed me in the narrow streets of Mevagissy yesterday. Heard it coming before I saw what it was but they're such a good looking car - been a long time since I've seen one. Good luck with the purchase - a glorious thing and great colour combo.

[sinbaddio]

Couple of interior pics. I seem to have avoided the dreaded sticky buttons on the whole. I would have taken a pic of the engine but I can’t get the bonnet release to function:

[sinbaddio]

[TV8]

Lovely looking car. I have looked at these from time to time and it's very tempting.

[el romeral]

TV8 said:

Lovely looking car. I have looked at these from time to time and it's very tempting.

Great purchase. I have also had my moments looking at these. On paper they look like one of the most affordable and exotic cars you can buy.