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»
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Nov 18, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
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»
Nov 11, 2022 • For Sale • 30 Comments
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»
Nov 6, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
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»
Nov 3, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
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»
Oct 18, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
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»
Oct 14, 2022 • Auctions • 36 Comments
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»
Sep 2, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
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»
Aug 29, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Alloy-Bodied Survivor: 1967 Maserati Mistral
The Lucky Collector Car Auction Fall Classic will feature an incredible assortment of modern and vintage collector cars and trucks, spanning from historic vintage automobiles to emerging hero cars from the 1980s. Like all of their auctions, there’s something… more»
Aug 17, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
1968 Maserati Ghibli Spyder Prototype by Ghia
Piercing the air with the authority and nobility of the trident spear in its grille, this 1968 Maserati Ghibli Spyder began life in the public eye as a prototype at the Turin, Italy car show. An exhaustive restoration returned… more»
Jun 9, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Cheap Exotic? 1984 Maserati Biturbo 5-Speed
The term “cheap exotic car” may seem like the world’s biggest oxymoron. Maybe it should be “cheap entry to owning an exotic car”, or “a cheap way to end up in the poor house”. Truthfully, this 1984 Maserati Biturbo… more»
Apr 30, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
Two For One Deal: 1972 Citroen SMs
Pop quiz: which country is a pair of semi-exotic vehicles with limited financial upside and somewhat complicated drivetrains most likely from originally? If you guessed France, you get the door prize. Now, I happen to love the Citroen SM… more»
Mar 16, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Storage Unit Exotic: 1981 Maserati Merak SS
Sometimes it seems that you don’t see a certain car for years, and then several of them pop up all at once. Before I looked at this Maserati Merak, I could have sworn that the last one I’d seen… more»
Mar 10, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Stored 16 Years: 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III
The third-generation Quattroportes are beautiful, in a de Tomaso / Giorgetto Giugiaro sort of way. They are decidedly 1980s in their sleek, chic boxiness and this 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III has a mere 35,582 miles on it. The seller… more»
Mar 8, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Mid-Engined 2+2: 1974 Maserati Merak
If you ever felt truly compelled to explore the limits of what can be called back seats, I present Maserati’s entry into the world of 2+2 coupes: the Merak. This 1974 example is located in Huntsville, Alabama, and is… more»
Feb 14, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Exotic Chrysler? 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati
No really, that’s the name. That’s what these two multi-billion-dollar car companies came up with as a name for this American and Italian exotic-but-not-too-exotic luxury car experiment. They looked too much like the LeBaron so they didn’t go over… more»
