1965 Maserati Quattroporte Series 1 Rare De-dion Zf S325 1 Owner Solid Find on 2040-cars
Delaplane, Virginia, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:V8
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Used
Year: 1965
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Maserati
Model: Coupe
Trim: SEDAN
Options: Leather Seats
Drive Type: RWD
Power Options: Power Windows
Mileage: 30,000
Sub Model: GT
Exterior Color: Gray
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Brown
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HERE IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO ACQUIRE AN UNTOUCHED 1964 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE SERIES 1 . HERE IS A BIT OF HISTORY ON THE CAR: IT WAS FIRST SOLD IN ITALY, WHERE IT STAYED FOR A FEW YEARS, BEFORE THE OWNER MOVED TO THE U.S. THE CAR WAS SHIPPED TO THE STATES WHERE IT HAS SPENT THE REMAINDER OF ITS LIFE---UNTIL TWO YEARS AGO, WHEN I PURCHASED IT FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER.
I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH THE INTENTION OF RESTORING IT. SINCE THEN, I HAVE REBUILT THE FRONT AND REAR CALIPERS, BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER, FLUSHED ALL OF THE GAS TANKS, AND INSTALLED NEW FUEL LINES. THE ORIGINAL 10" CLUTCH WAS SEIZED SO I PULLED THE TRANSMISSION AND CONVERTED THE UNOBTAINABLE ORIGINAL CLUTCH TO A MORE DEPENDABLE AND AVAILABLE 9.5" FERRARI DAYTONA BORG AND BECK CLUTCH KIT.
I RECENTLY PERFORMED A COMPRESSION TEST ON THE ORIGINAL ENGINE AND ALL 8 CYLINDERS WERE WITHIN 5% OF EACH OTHER, WITH COMPRESSION AT AROUND 170PSI. THE ENGINE STARTS RIGHT UP AND SOUNDS VERY HEALTHY, HOWEVER, I WOULD RECOMMEND RECONDITIONING THE ENGINE WITH ALL NEW GASKETS,SEALS, AND BEARINGS SINCE THE ENGINE IS 50 YEARS OLD.
THIS IS A VERY EARLY CAR, EQUIPPED WITH THE DE-DION REAR END, INBOARD DISC BRAKES AND THE EARLY S5-325 ZF TRANSMISSION AS FOUND ON THE GHIBLI OR ASTON DB5. THIS TRANSMISSION IS FAR MORE RELIABLE COMPARED TO THE LATER S5-20 ZF.
ALSO, NOTICE THE SINGLE CIBIE HEADLIGHT SETUP WHICH IS A FAR MORE ATTRACTIVE DESIGN.
THE EARLY QUATTROPORTE HAD A BETTER SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY THAN THE LATER CARS. THE SUB-FRAME EXTENDS PAST THE FIREWALL, ALL THE WAY TO THE CENTER SECTION ON THE CAR, UNLIKE THE LATER CARS WHERE THE SUB-FRAME WOULD END NEAR THE FIRE WALL PROVIDING GREATER STABILITY AND BETTER HANDLING AT HIGH SPEED.
THIS CAR DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH AC FROM THE FACTORY.
THE BODY IS VERY SOUND WITH NO RUST ON THE CHASSIS, FLOORS OR HOOD. HOWEVER, THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SMALL BUBBLES ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THE PAINT IS CRACKING AND LIFTING IN A FEW PLACES. SEE ATTACHED PHOTOS OF THE HOOD SHOWING THE PAINT LIFTING OFF BUT THERE IS NO RUST! THIS IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE ONLY SOLID QUATTROPORTES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET.
THE INTERIOR IS ORIGINAL AND SHOWS TEARS ON THE DRIVER SEAT WITH LEATHER CRACKING IN A FEW OTHER PLACES.
THIS MASERATI WOULD BE A PERFECT CANDIDATE FOR RESTORATION AND BE THAT AS IT MAY, WITH ONLY A VERY FEW QUATTROPORTES REMAINING ON THE ROAD, THIS WOULD BE A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO A MASERATI COLLECTION. RARELY DOES ONE COME UP ON THE MARKET, ESPECIALLY IN ITS ORIGINAL PATINA.
THE CAR IS REGISTERED IN MY NAME WITH A CALIFORNIA TITLE. THE CAR IS LOCATED NEAR WASHINGTON DC. CAR IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. SHIPPING IS AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE AND PAYMENT IS DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF THE CLOSE OF AUCTION.
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At the end of last year, Maserati had 79 dealerships across the United States. It has already boosted that number to 100 so far this year, but before 2014 is over, it plans to open another 20 to bring the total up to (carry the two, divide by the square-root of Pi)... 120 showrooms.
Globally speaking, Maserati reportedly closed 2012 with around 220-230 dealers around the world, and currently has about 355, but aims to close 2015 with a worldwide network of 450 dealers, representing a doubling of its network in two years' time. Having more than a quarter of those in the US alone is testament to how seriously Maserati takes the American market.
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One piece of big news is a shakeup in the existing ranks. 2014 will mark the final year of production for the GranTurismo (and its soft-top counterpart), meaning Maserati will be limited to just its Quattroporte and Ghibli sedans until the Levante SUV arrives in 2015, confirming previous reports. The first SUV to wear the trident, the Levante will only be available with all-wheel drive, but it will boast a Porsche Macan-smiting pair of V6s, with 350 and 425 horsepower, respectively.
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