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2 - 1960 – Maserati 3500 GT coupé
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Estimate €100,000 - €150,000
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1960 – Maserati 3500 GT coupé The brand’s entry into its modern era of Grand Tourisme, following its glory days in motorsport ✨ ‘The Hidden Treasures of the Périgord’ Collection ✨ French registration certificate Chassis no. *101*706* Engine no. *101*706* - The first Maserati to be genuinely mass-produced with Superleggera bodywork - A highly sought-after early production model and one of only 83 delivered new in France - Owned by the same Maserati-enthusiast collector for around twenty years - Grey paintwork similar to the original and an engine with a matching serial number - Paintwork repainted and upholstery partially restored just a few years ago - 29,300 km on the odometer and in satisfactory working order with a valid MOT View the full catalogue for the ‘Rétromania’ 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 (access must be requested): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1aluJ7ZZJvUKBib-4eJDbaGH6vxu5ePC4 Estimate: €100,000 / €150,000 Unveiled at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show, 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 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 combines elegance, performance and refinement. Its superb bodywork was 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 glazing – highlighted by a vast 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 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 Tourisme 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. The Maserati 3500 GT Coupé on display here, from the ‘Les Trésors cachés du Périgord’ collection, belongs to the model’s first series, recognised as the purest in terms of styling. It left the factory in December 1959 and was likely delivered to the official importer Thépenier, based in Saint-Cloud, before being registered in France in 1960. This 3500 GT coupé has probably remained in France ever since, given that the current owner acquired it some twenty years ago, in the mid-2000s, whilst the car had been registered in Pas-de-Calais for many years. Originally, the car was painted in Grigio Scuro (dark grey), with a Neutro (white) leather interior. Today, it features a similar but slightly different colour scheme, with a non-metallic dark grey that has a slightly bluish tinge, paired with an interior featuring red leather upholstery and grey carpet to match the bodywork, all of which remains as elegant and refined as ever. As indicated by the match between the engine number on the block and the chassis number, and as confirmed by the manufacturer’s certificate of specifications attached to the file, this Maserati 3500 GT has retained its original engine. Furthermore, this fine engine is still fuelled by three large Weber carburettors, in keeping with the original specification. Braking is provided by disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, as was standard on this 1960 model. Having been repainted around eight years ago, with the front seats reupholstered at the same time, the car is in fine condition. Whilst not perfect, it has a tasteful patina and is consistent enough to be left as it is or subtly enhanced, whilst still enjoying a very attractive classic car without the need for a full restoration. Mechanically, despite having seen little use in recent years, the car – which has just under 29,300 kilometres on the clock – runs well, as we had the pleasure of discovering during our test drive on the beautiful roads of the Périgord. It is, moreover, being sold with a valid MOT certificate. Clearly, the engine has been rebuilt, and a service—as is standard for this type of vehicle—is to be expected; at that time, we also recommend an overhaul of the running gear to restore the full driving pleasure that has made this iconic model so successful and renowned. Never having been fully restored, this 3500 GT coupé offers the charm of authenticity and the inimitable atmosphere of a classic car, brilliantly embodying the birth of Italian-style Grand Tourisme through two names as prestigious as Touring and Maserati.
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Auction time 08/30/2026 at 3:00 PM
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