Lot No. 74

A photograph of a 250F Maserati

Autographed by Luigi Villoresi

Estimate $100-$200



Lot No. 92

Pen and ink drawing of a 1929 Maserati 16 cylinder by R.Shepherd

signed ‘R.Shepherd'; and 2 other pen and ink drawings of Maseratis by Shepherd, all mounted (3) 23 x 38.5 cm

Estimate $300-$400



Lot No. 94

A limited edition print of Juan Manuel Fangio at the helm of a 250 GT by D Packwood

framed and signed ‘Don Packwood' limited Edition 4/40

Estimate $1,900-$2,100



Lot No. 226

1977 Maserati Bora 4900

Chassis no. AM11749YS850

Engine No. TBA

The Maserati Bora is an important car in the long and distinguished history of Maserati in that it was the company’s first production model to adopt a centrally located engine and transmission assembly behind the cabin. Despite the difficulties of the fuel crisis of the ‘70s and the fact that Maserati was now owned by Citroën, the Bora managed to maintain the tradition and heritage of Maserati which was founded in 1926 by the three Maserati brothers.

The Bora was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and a total of only 530 units were built between 1971 and 1978 making this a rare car. The first cars were fitted with an 8 cylinder 4.7 litre engine and soon after a 4.9 litre engine was also available. The Bora, a two door, two seater coupe has rear wheel drive and a five speed ZF transmission and was capable of 280 kilometres per hour. In keeping with the times the interior was refined and spacious, the instrument panel extending to the centre console with the dials angled towards the driver.

Maserati Bora, chassis number AM11749YS850 is a beautiful left hand drive example, finished in yellow with a black leather interior. Its 4.9 litre engine was rebuilt in 2001 by Superformance UK, the same year that the chassis and bodywork were also restored and painted. The ‘giallo’ paintwork is still in excellent condition and the totally original interior is also in very good condition. We are told that the transmission is excellent and the electrics are in good operating order.

This outstanding Bora comes with bills and restoration history and is accompanied by a Maserati Factory Certificate of Origin.

Estimate $70,000-$90,000



Lot No. 240

1970 Maserati Indy 4.2

Chassis no. AM115.512

Engine no. AM115.512

The Maserati Indy was officially launched at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show. The Indy was named in commemoration of American, Wilbur Shaw’s victories with the Maserati Tipo 8CTF at the historic speedway Indianapolis 500 races in 1939 and 1940.

Production dates of the Indy were between 1969 and 1975 during which time 1,104 units of the two door, four seater coupe were built. With bodywork styled by Alfredo Vignale, the early cars came with 4.2 litre engines with an alternative 4.7 litre offered in 1970. By 1971 the standard engine was 4.9 litre. The V8, 4.2 litre car was capable of 250 kilometres per hour. A perfectly proportioned car, the pop-up headlights make the front end particularly sleek and elegant whilst the interior is roomy and light thanks to the large glass area.

This 4.2 litre Maserati Indy was delivered new in Sicily in May 1970 in the striking and unusual colour combination of Light Blue with Crema trim, in which it is still found today. Coming from a deceased estate and now right hand drive, the car’s present owner has recently completed a full engine rebuild (including new pistons), gear box rebuild, suspension, brakes, discs and diff overhaul. We are told the car drives very well but that it may require further ‘adjustments’ as the car ‘settles’ after its rebuild as may the new electrics throughout.

The body is in fine condition throughout and after its bare metal repaint presents beautifully. It also has a new stainless steel exhaust system. The interior of the car remains in original condition with some slight cracking to the front bucket seat covering. The original dashboard and instrument panel has few marks and looks wonderful.

The car comes new to the market after its lengthy recommission and with an extensive history file (with bills totaling over $70,000 for the rebuild alone) and a Maserati factory letter confirming specifications and delivery.

Estimate $45,000-$55,000

Photos and text courtesy of Bonhamds and Goodman