Maserati

One of Three by Frua: 1962 Maserati 5000 GT

Each of the 34 examples of the Maserati 5000 GT is a storybook in its own right. The first of these exotic beasts was commissioned by the Shah of Persia (now Iran), who pined for a 450S (nine made,… more»

Parts Pile: 1979 Maserati Merak SS

Let’s not do the whole “that will buff out” thing. It’s not funny any more. And really, there’s very little funny about what happened to this poor Maserati Merak SS that has clearly fallen on hard times. The story… more»

46K-Mile Exotic? 1984 Maserati Biturbo

I read recently that Maserati Biturbo prices are starting to creep up a bit, maybe it’s because everything else is already way overpriced. Or overvalued, or maybe that’s not even a correct term as a vehicle’s price is basically… more»

Light Restoration Required: 1971 Maserati Indy 4.2

Named for Maserati’s victories at Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940, the Indy debuted in 1969. The Vignale body was designed to accommodate four passengers, taking aim at the grand touring market. Its sportier sibling, the Giugiaro-designed Ghibli, won… more»

Affordable Maserati: 1990 Chrysler TC

There’s no shortage of odd brand collaborations throughout automotive history, with the Chrysler TC by Maserati hailing as a worthy contender for falling into this category.  Chrysler seemed to have hit a near home run during the eighties with… more»

Garage Find: 1960 Maserati 3500 GT Coupe by Touring

Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati are the trifecta of exotic sports cars, each propelled to success by strong personalities. The three trod very different paths, with Maserati and Ferrari involved in racing from the start but Lamborghini eschewing the track… more»

Beyond Help? 1979 Maserati Merak SS

Italian cars have a reputation for rust problems, and mounting a case for the prosecution is this 1979 Maserati Merak SS. Its history is unclear, but if I said it needed help, that would make me a master of… more»

61K Original Miles: 1972 Maserati Ghibli SS 4.9 Coupe

A few months ago, I had the privilege to view a collection of 2+2 Italian sports cars from the 1960s and 70s. I had never spent much time with cars from this era in and in that configuration, and… more»

Manual Maserati: 1973 Citroen SM

It’s slightly disingenuous to call this a Maserati; I know. But as a 1973 Citroen SM, it does share its engine with the Maserati Merak, a sonorous 2.7-liter V6 that made a healthy 180 b.h.p. and was capable of… more»

Executive Transport: 1984 Maserati Quattroporte

Like most potentially risky cars that appear for sale on craigslist or Facebook Marketplace, this Maserati Quattroporte has been listed for sale with next to no information. It’s a shame, too, since it looks like a half-decent example that… more»

Needs Engine Work: 1985 Maserati Biturbo

This is probably the nicest Maserati Biturbo that I have ever seen. Inside and out, this whole car looks like it just rolled out of the factory. Did I mention that it doesn’t have an engine? Oh yeah, well,… more»

Luxury Project: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte

Why do these big-body Maseratis always show up in such rough shape? It’s amazing how consistent this namesake is in terms of being a major project when you see the word “Quattroporte” on craigslist. And the funny thing is,… more»

One of One: 1958 Maserati 3500 GT Spyder by Frua

In the mid-1950s, Maserati was immersed in its racing program, and to good effect, since it racked up many podium finishes in Formula One and FIA. But racing stretched its finances. A successful production car would ensure the company’s… more»

Brezhnev’s Road Rocket: 1973 Citroen SM

As nonsensical as it seems, many of us who lived through the Cold War miss some aspects of it.  We had basically one enemy, and the good guy and bad guy roles were clearly defined in contrast to our… more»

BF Auction: 2013 Maserati GranTurismo MC Sport Line

Although many Italian manufacturers are renowned for producing desirable sports cars, Maserati has a history of creating iconic Grand Tourers. One of the best examples to roll out of its factory was the 2013 GranTurismo MC. Our feature car… more»

Rare Italian Classic: 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe

There has long been a debate about whether we can consider a car a work of art, and classics like this 1967 Maserati Mistral Coupe blur that line. Its low and sweeping lines help it look like it is… more»