1960 – Maserati 3500 GT Coupé - Lot 8

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1960 – Maserati 3500 GT Coupé - Lot 8
1960 – Maserati 3500 GT Coupé The brand’s entry into its modern era of Grand Tourisme, following its glory years in motorsports ✨ “The Hidden Treasures of the Périgord” Collection ✨ French registration certificate Chassis No. *101*706* Engine No. *101*706* - The first Maserati to be truly mass-produced with Superleggera bodywork - A highly sought-after first-series model and one of only 83 units delivered new in France - Owned by the same Maserati enthusiast for about twenty years - Gray paint similar to the original, and the engine’s serial number matches - Paintwork redone and upholstery partially restored just a few years ago - 29,300 km on the odometer and in satisfactory running condition, with a valid technical inspection Find the complete catalog for the “Rétromania” 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/folders/1aluJ7ZZJvUKBib-4eJDbaGH6vxu5ePC4 Unveiled at the 1957 Geneva Motor Show, the Maserati 3500 GT marked a decisive turning point in the history of the Trident-badged automaker. 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 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 elegantly curved rear window— complete a design that ranks among the finest creations of Carrozzeria Touring and Maserati. Housed 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 aesthetic with a high level of comfort. Its 2+2 configuration offers surprising spaciousness, its circular gauges oriented 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 between 1957 and 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 would help forge the reputation of the Modena-based manufacturer. In fact, today, the 3500 GT remains one of the most elegant and iconic Italian Grand Tourisme cars. The Maserati 3500 GT Coupé we are presenting here, from the “Les Trésors cachés du Périgord” collection, belongs to the model’s first series, recognized as the purest in terms of styling. It rolled off the assembly line in December 1959 and was likely delivered to the official importer Thépenier, based in Saint-Cloud, before being registered for use in France in 1960. This 3500 GT Coupé likely remained in France ever since, as the current owner acquired it about twenty years ago, in the mid-2000s, at which time the car had been registered in the Pas-de-Calais department for many years. At the o
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