1961 – Maserati 3500 GT Coupé - Lot 13

1961 – Maserati 3500 GT Coupé The brand’s entry into its modern era of Grand Touring, following its glory days in racing French registration certificate Chassis No.*101*1820* Body No. 12152 Engine No. *101*1820* - The first Maserati to be truly mass-produced with Superleggera bodywork - Sought-after early production model featuring carburetors, a 5-speed transmission, and front disc brakes - Engine with matching serial number and factory-optional limited-slip differential - One of only 83 examples delivered new in France by the importer Thépenier - Few owners, including one who owned it for nearly 40 years, with 24,700 km on the odometer - Car fully restored between 2021 and 2025, with supporting invoices, in superb condition Find the complete catalog for the official “Bordeaux Classic” show auction, which includes this lot, on the Collector Cars Auction (CCA) website. The file and additional photos for each vehicle are available at the following Drive link (after requesting access): https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1wedt8vSLoV6WHbuS6nzFJF8f_l-dec5Y Unveiled at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show, the Maserati 3500 GT marked a decisive turning point in the history of the Trident brand. A few months after winning the Formula 1 World Championship with Juan Manuel Fangio behind the wheel of the 250F, the Modena-based manufacturer officially withdrew from racing to devote its expertise to the production of Grand Tourer cars. The first Maserati to be mass-produced, the 3500 GT is now considered the founding model of the manufacturer’s modern era. Its commercial success enabled the Modena-based company to regain lasting financial stability and establish itself in international markets, particularly in the United States. Designed to rival the Ferrari 250 GT, the 3500 GT combines elegance, performance, and refinement. Its superb bodywork is the work of Carrozzeria Touring in Milan, which applied its famous Superleggera technique, combining a tubular frame with aluminum panels. Touring created a silhouette of remarkable purity, with perfectly balanced proportions, characterized by a long hood, a cabin subtly set back, and a roofline of great fluidity. The ribbed air intake on the hood, the side vents on the front fenders, and the extensive use of glass—highlighted by a large panoramic windshield and an elegant, curved rear window— complete a design that ranks among the finest creations of Carrozzeria Touring and Maserati. Hidden beneath this graceful body is a 3,485 cm³ inline-six engine, developed by Giulio Alfieri based on the Maserati 350 S racing engine. Equipped with two overhead camshafts and dual ignition, it produces 220 ch thanks to its Weber carburetors and enables the 3500 GT to reach nearly 230 km/h. Smooth, powerful, and exceptionally reliable, this engine played a major role in establishing the model’s reputation. The interior perfectly reflects the philosophy of this Italian grand tourer, combining a sporty design with a high level of comfort. Its 2+2 configuration offers surprising spaciousness, its circular gauges angled toward the driver, its traditional three-spoke steering wheel bearing the Trident emblem, and the quality of its materials and finishes make long journeys a pleasure in conditions worthy of the finest Grand Tourer cars of its era. The Maserati 3500 GT was a resounding commercial success, with 2,228 units produced from 1957 to 1964. It ushered in a lineage of Grand Tourer cars that would continue with the Sebring and Mistral, followed by the Mexico, Ghibli, Indy, Bora, and Khamsin—all models that helped forge the reputation of the Modena-based manufacturer. In fact, even today, the 3500 GT remains one of the most elegant and iconic Italian Grand Tourers.

估價:$145,659.93

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