Classic Maseratis...
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67Dino said:
True, the MOT is encouraging. Do report back!
I've just emailed them and received a very prompt and honest reply....''It's old and it's Italian! I cannot sell this with any guarantee so this is the safest way of limiting any liability to us. If you're interested please come and have a look, it's probably better than you expect''.
Seems fair enough, I think if it was an absolute minter like the RHD one that Dickie Grace has for sale up in Cheshire then it would be around £25k. Might go and have a gander if I get the chance.
P5BNij said:
67Dino said:
True, the MOT is encouraging. Do report back!
I've just emailed them and received a very prompt and honest reply....''It's old and it's Italian! I cannot sell this with any guarantee so this is the safest way of limiting any liability to us. If you're interested please come and have a look, it's probably better than you expect''.
Seems fair enough, I think if it was an absolute minter like the RHD one that Dickie Grace has for sale up in Cheshire then it would be around £25k. Might go and have a gander if I get the chance.
P5BNij said:
Some of the QPVs I've looked at on Autotrader have dropped right down to the bottom of their depreciation curve and are tempting, but are probably at the point where they'll produce one or two big bills in the near future.
There's an interesting QPIV V8 on there now, it's high mileage but that in itself isn't a bad thing, it's a RHD auto with good history, although I've read that the auto box in these isn't the best....
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010114...
Also on Autotrader is a RHD Ghibli V6 which takes my fancy, again it's an auto but I can't remember if it's the same box as in the QPIV, I've read that it's no slouch in the Ghibli though compared to the manual and wouldn't put me off....
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009043...
You probably seen the ad already , put on Car and Classic today 1998 Evo QPIV manual ,21,000 miles, £22,300 There's an interesting QPIV V8 on there now, it's high mileage but that in itself isn't a bad thing, it's a RHD auto with good history, although I've read that the auto box in these isn't the best....
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010114...
Also on Autotrader is a RHD Ghibli V6 which takes my fancy, again it's an auto but I can't remember if it's the same box as in the QPIV, I've read that it's no slouch in the Ghibli though compared to the manual and wouldn't put me off....
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202009043...
not the cheapest but ticks every box
Yes, that's the one that was on for £25k a while back, a rarity as QPIVs go being RHD manual. I wasn't that keen on grey leather interiors but it's growing on me, and having looked though some of my Maser books (yet again 
) quite a lot of the '50s grand tourers by Frua, Allemano and Ghia had them too. There's a very nice '65 Alfa 2600 Sprint Coupe on carandclassic I've got my eye on with a grey leather interior which I'm warming to.
Some more old / interesting Maser stuff I've recently come across....
) quite a lot of the '50s grand tourers by Frua, Allemano and Ghia had them too. There's a very nice '65 Alfa 2600 Sprint Coupe on carandclassic I've got my eye on with a grey leather interior which I'm warming to.Some more old / interesting Maser stuff I've recently come across....
P5BNij said:
Yes, that's the one that was on for £25k a while back, a rarity as QPIVs go being RHD manual. I wasn't that keen on grey leather interiors but it's growing on me, and having looked though some of my Maser books (yet again ) quite a lot of the '50s grand tourers by Frua, Allemano and Ghia had them too. There's a very nice '65 Alfa 2600 Sprint Coupe on carandclassic I've got my eye on with a grey leather interior which I'm warming to.
Some more old / interesting Maser stuff I've recently come across....
Like them a lot both spider and coupe, for some reason a very under rated under valued Alfa but for how long.) quite a lot of the '50s grand tourers by Frua, Allemano and Ghia had them too. There's a very nice '65 Alfa 2600 Sprint Coupe on carandclassic I've got my eye on with a grey leather interior which I'm warming to.Some more old / interesting Maser stuff I've recently come across....
I recognise the Ghibli, it's def been up for sale in the last 5 or so years. Interestingly the front fogs are missing, don't think for a minute you'll replace them, the chap I bought my Ghibli from, imported a wreck from Ireland just to replace one of the front fogs.
Headlights...even rarer!
The auto box...... at a the time when it was someones daily I get it as classy comfy cruiser, and it does pair well with the 2.8 rather than the peakier 2.0. However it wasn't my daily and it was a weekend toy, the auto box just diluted the experience for me and it just felt a bit lazy rather than edgy. They do shift and the early cars don't have any ABS let alone traction, they're also on a narrower tyre too, so be prepared particularly when it's damp and cold. My test drive was unexpectedly sideways!
Headlights...even rarer!
The auto box...... at a the time when it was someones daily I get it as classy comfy cruiser, and it does pair well with the 2.8 rather than the peakier 2.0. However it wasn't my daily and it was a weekend toy, the auto box just diluted the experience for me and it just felt a bit lazy rather than edgy. They do shift and the early cars don't have any ABS let alone traction, they're also on a narrower tyre too, so be prepared particularly when it's damp and cold. My test drive was unexpectedly sideways!
Dunk130TC said:
I recognise the Ghibli, it's def been up for sale in the last 5 or so years. Interestingly the front fogs are missing, don't think for a minute you'll replace them, the chap I bought my Ghibli from, imported a wreck from Ireland just to replace one of the front fogs.
Headlights...even rarer!
The auto box...... at a the time when it was someones daily I get it as classy comfy cruiser, and it does pair well with the 2.8 rather than the peakier 2.0. However it wasn't my daily and it was a weekend toy, the auto box just diluted the experience for me and it just felt a bit lazy rather than edgy. They do shift and the early cars don't have any ABS let alone traction, they're also on a narrower tyre too, so be prepared particularly when it's damp and cold. My test drive was unexpectedly sideways!
Thanks Dunk - I hadn't noticed the missing fogs! With regards to the manual / auto choice, well there isn't really much choice at the moment, it'd just down to what's available, no surprise there Headlights...even rarer!
The auto box...... at a the time when it was someones daily I get it as classy comfy cruiser, and it does pair well with the 2.8 rather than the peakier 2.0. However it wasn't my daily and it was a weekend toy, the auto box just diluted the experience for me and it just felt a bit lazy rather than edgy. They do shift and the early cars don't have any ABS let alone traction, they're also on a narrower tyre too, so be prepared particularly when it's damp and cold. My test drive was unexpectedly sideways!
matrignano said:
P5BNij said:
One of the many A6G variants, I've dug out my Richard Crump & Rob De La Rive Box book but can't identify it yet.
Edit : I think it's an A6G / 2000D from 1956.
Thank you. Lovely looking car!Edit : I think it's an A6G / 2000D from 1956.
More A6Gs.... no two seem to be exactly alike, there are several subtle differences between them....
On my shopping list....
P5BNij said:
Thanks Dunk - I hadn't noticed the missing fogs! With regards to the manual / auto choice, well there isn't really much choice at the moment, it'd just down to what's available, no surprise there
There’s more choice with LHD? I’d consider importing one, with hindsight I would rather a manual gutter sitter than an auto rhd.Please buy the manual 2.0 on autoscout and save me from an Italian temptress.
Dunk130TC said:
P5BNij said:
Thanks Dunk - I hadn't noticed the missing fogs! With regards to the manual / auto choice, well there isn't really much choice at the moment, it'd just down to what's available, no surprise there
There’s more choice with LHD? I’d consider importing one, with hindsight I would rather a manual gutter sitter than an auto rhd.Please buy the manual 2.0 on autoscout and save me from an Italian temptress.
), there's a security barrier with the keyfob button on the right as you enter the car park and the barrier doesn't stay up long enough to either lean over to the passenger side window or get out, go round to open it and jump back in again!Got a link to that 2 litre...? I'm getting error 404 when I try to google it
Lhd, car park barrier issue? Viz top tips would advise to simply reverse.
Please do / do not / do buy this / my lusted after 2.0 manual Ghibli:
https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/maserati-ghibli...
Please do / do not / do buy this / my lusted after 2.0 manual Ghibli:
https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/maserati-ghibli...
Edited by Dunk130TC on Friday 23 October 07:44
Dunk130TC said:
Lhd, car park barrier issue? Viz top tips would advise to simply reverse.
Please do / do not / do buy this / my lusted after 2.0 manual Ghibli:
https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/maserati-ghibli...
Thought about the reverse move but knowing my luck I'd drive smack bang into someone else trying to exit the car park!Please do / do not / do buy this / my lusted after 2.0 manual Ghibli:
https://www.autoscout24.com/offers/maserati-ghibli...
Edited by Dunk130TC on Friday 23 October 07:44
I like the look of that 2.0, love those wheels, they're Millie Miglias aren't they...? Much prefer them to the usual type.
More Maser fare....
neutral 3 said:
My Late Dads 67 Ghibli, is Still for sale after 2 years.......it’s worth less than half of the £220,000 grand asked.
Always liked them ever since as a teenager i would read the comparison road test's against the Daytona when they were new.Always thought the Ghibli the under dog of the two which looking at the price difference between them now still stands, Always thought the Ghibli and the Minstrel the best looking Maserati's of their era .
Although the Daytona's have taken quite a hit recently i can't believe the Ghibli can be bought for so little and if anything the gap appears
to have got greater.
With the high maintenance cost's i should think buying the best one you can afford rather than go for a cheaper average example on price
and end up with huge bills and still have a average car.
After owning numerous Ferrari's and a Lamborghini's i've only had one Maserati,not sure why,would seem they are as underrated now as
as they've always been.
Edited by rat rod on Tuesday 27th October 17:02
As I've said elsewhere, Maseratis always seemed to be 'apart' from Lamborghinis and Ferraris in a way that's difficult to define, and they still do in a way despite being under Ferraris wing in more recent times.
Meanwhile, another RHD Mexico surfaces....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1281947
And a gorgeous RHD 3500GT....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1281529
This untouched very low mileage Marek will make a fantastic purchase once it's been recommissioned by somebody like McGrath Maserati....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1280430
This RHD Merak is back on the market, looks reasonably priced this time....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1279095
Meanwhile, another RHD Mexico surfaces....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1281947
And a gorgeous RHD 3500GT....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1281529
This untouched very low mileage Marek will make a fantastic purchase once it's been recommissioned by somebody like McGrath Maserati....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1280430
This RHD Merak is back on the market, looks reasonably priced this time....
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1279095
Edited by P5BNij on Saturday 31st October 12:38
Edited by P5BNij on Saturday 31st October 12:40
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