Lot no. 8
1971 Maserati Indy 4.7L America Carte grise française ChĂąssis n° AM116/47/1094 Moteur n° AM116/47/1094 - Belle prĂ©sentation - Direction assistĂ©e, climatisation - Moteur 4,7 litres, options dĂ©sirables Cette Maserati Indy a Ă©tĂ© achetĂ©e en 1990 par son actuel propriĂ©taire, juste avant sa Merak SS, que nous sommes heureux de prĂ©senter dans cette vacation. Depuis, cette voiture a bĂ©nĂ©ficiĂ© de travaux mĂ©caniques, comme la rĂ©fection du moteur et de l'embrayage en 1991, le remplacement des amortisseurs et du pont arriĂšre (par un pont refait) en 2003. Sur le plan esthĂ©tique, la peinture a Ă©tĂ© refaite en 2009 et, Ă  la mĂȘme Ă©poque, la sellerie et le tableau de bord ont Ă©tĂ© complĂštement restaurĂ©s. Il s'agit d'une rare version dotĂ©e du moteur 4,7 litres, la plupart des Indy Ă©tant Ă©quipĂ©es du 4,2 litres. Elle dispose donc de 290 ch, ce qui lui permet une vitesse de pointe de 260 km/h. Ce noble V8 quatre arbres conçu par Giulio Alfieri Ă©tait dĂ©rivĂ© de celui de la Maserati 5000 GT, lui-mĂȘme issu de celui de la 450 S. Il Ă©quipait Ă©galement la cĂ©lĂšbre Ghibli. Nous avons notĂ© qu'une erreur administrative sur la carte grise indique 094 et non 1094 pour le numĂ©ro de sĂ©rie. DessinĂ©e par Vignale, la Maserati Indy prĂ©sente l'avantage d'une carrosserie pouvant loger quatre personnes, avec une vitre arriĂšre inclinĂ©e servant de porte de coffre. De plus, l'exemplaire que nous prĂ©sentons est Ă©quipĂ© d'une rare climatisation et d'une assistance de direction ZF, qui Ă©tait disponible en option. C'est une voiture trĂšs utilisable, qui mĂȘle performances Ă©levĂ©es, prestige, Ă©lĂ©gance et, dans ce cas, belle prĂ©sentation. French title Chassis # AM116 / 47/1094 Engine No. AM116 / 47/1094 - Beautiful condition - Power steering, air-conditioning - 4.7-liter engine, with desirable options This Maserati Indy was purchased in 1990 by its current owner, just before he bought his Merak SS, which we are pleased to offer in this auction too. Since then the car benefited from mechanical works, such as repairs to the engine and the clutch in 1991, the replacement of the shock absorbers and the rear axle (with a remade one) in 2003. Aesthetically, the paint has been re-sprayed in 2009 and, at the same time, the upholstery and the dashboard were also completely restored. This is a rare version powered by the 4.7-liter engine, most Indy being equipped with a 4.2 liter. It develops 290bhp, which gives the car a top speed of 260 km/h. This noble V8 with double overhead camshaft was designed by Giulio Alfieri and was derived from that of the Maserati 5000 GT, which in turn was derived from the 450 S. This engine was also fitted to the famous Ghibli. We have noted that an administrative mistake gives 094 instead of 1094 as a serial number on the title. Designed by Vignale, the Maserati Indy has the advantage of a body that can accommodate four people comfortably, with a rakish fastback rear window that also doubles as a tailgate. Additionally, the car on offer is equipped with the rare air-conditioning system and the optional ZF power steering. This very usable car combines high performance, prestige, elegance and, in this case, beautiful condition.
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Automobiles sur les Champs 8
75008 Paris - France
06/22/2015
Offered by Artcurial
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