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13 - 1961 – Maserati 3500 GT coupé
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Estimate €130,000 - €150,000
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1961 – Maserati 3500 GT coupé The brand’s entry into its modern era of Grand Tourisme, following its glory days in motor racing French registration document Chassis no. *101*1820* Body no. 12152 Engine no. *101*1820* - The first Maserati to be genuinely mass-produced with Superleggera bodywork - Sought-after early production model featuring carburettors, a 5-speed gearbox and front disc brakes - Engine with matching serial number and factory-fitted limited-slip differential - One of only 83 examples delivered new in France by the importer Thépenier - Few previous owners, one of whom owned it for nearly 40 years, with 24,700 km on the odometer - The car was fully restored between 2021 and 2025, with supporting invoices, and is in superb condition View the full catalogue for the official ‘Bordeaux Classic’ motor show auction, which includes this lot, on the Collector Cars Auction (CCA) website. The dossier and additional photos for each vehicle are available via the following Drive link (upon request for access): https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1wedt8vSLoV6WHbuS6nzFJF8f_l-dec5Y Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 1957, the Maserati 3500 GT marked a decisive turning point in the history of the Trident-badged manufacturer. A few months after winning the Formula 1 World Championship with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel of the 250F, the Modena-based manufacturer officially withdrew from motor racing in order to devote its expertise to the production of Grand Tourer cars. The first Maserati to be mass-produced, the 3500 GT is now regarded as the model that ushered in the manufacturer’s modern era. Its commercial success enabled the Modena-based company to regain long-term financial stability and establish itself on international markets, particularly in the United States. Designed to rival the Ferrari 250 GT, the 3500 GT combined 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 aluminium panels. Touring created a silhouette of remarkable purity, with perfectly balanced proportions, characterised by a long bonnet, a cabin subtly set back and a roofline of great fluidity. The ribbed air intake on the bonnet, the side vents on the front wings and the extensive use of glass, highlighted by a large panoramic windscreen and an elegant, curved rear window, complete a design that ranks among the finest creations of Carrozzeria Touring and Maserati. Beneath this graceful bodywork lies a 3,485 cm³ inline six-cylinder engine, developed by Giulio Alfieri based on the Maserati 350 S racing engine. Fitted with two overhead camshafts and dual ignition, it produces 220 ch thanks to its Weber carburettors and enables the 3500 GT to reach nearly 230 km/h. Smooth, powerful and exceptionally reliable, this engine played a major part in the model’s reputation. The interior perfectly reflects the philosophy of this great Italian grand tourer, combining a sporty look with a high level of comfort. Its 2+2 layout offers surprising spaciousness, its circular dials angled towards the driver, its traditional three-spoke steering wheel bearing the Trident emblem, and the quality of its materials and finish 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 between 1957 and 1964. It marked the beginning of a line of Grand Tourer cars that would continue with the Sebring and Mistral, followed by the Mexico, Ghibli, Indy, Bora and Khamsin, all models that would help forge the reputation of the Modena-based manufacturer. Indeed, even today, the 3500 GT remains one of the most elegant and iconic Italian Grand Tourisme cars.
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About the sale Bordeaux Classic - the official sale
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Auction time 10/25/2026 at 11:00 AM
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