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Giugiaro, Maserati

2004 Maserati Coupe GT on BaT

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We are going to miss having the Maserati around. A restrained design, 6-speed manual, and an engine from Maranello with nearly 100hp/liter of displacement all add up for quite an enjoyable car. We always thought that we would replace it with a Ferrari 456 GT, but we think this will get replaced by another Maserati Coupe down the road.

For now, having the space back for our growing list of project cars will be welcome. The car has been perfect throughout our four years of ownership, with only a window regulator failure to report on as far as issues go. And we were able to come up with a fix for those here.

2004 Maserati Coupe GT for sale manual transmission Ferrari engine side
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Year: 2004
Model:  Maserati
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Mileage:  49,000 miles
Price: No reserve auction
Location: Dearborn, MI

2004 Maserati Coupe GT for sale manual transmission Ferrari engine black interior
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This 2004 Maserati Coupé GT is finished in black over black leather and is powered by a replacement 4.2-liter V8 paired with a six-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes 18″ seven-spoke wheels, a Blaupunkt CD changer, a carbon-trimmed shift knob, automatic climate control, and Tubi rear mufflers. The car was originally delivered to The Collection of Coral Gables, Florida, and later moved to Michigan, where it was acquired by the seller in 2017. Service in 2020 consisted of a heater core replacement, a coolant flush, and oil change, while the battery was replaced in preparation for the sale. This Coupé GT shows 49k miles and is offered at no reserve with three keys, an owner’s manual, service records, a factory tool kit and tire inflator, a Maserati-branded car cover, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name

2004 Maserati Coupe GT for sale manual transmission Ferrari engine
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The car had an engine replacement at 33k miles, so the new engine has just 16k miles on it. We replaced the heater core with a Saab aluminum unit in summer of 2020, and changed the coolant and engine oil and filter at that time. We installed new Michelin tires at around 43k miles and repaired both window regulator pins. The car has minor paint imperfections and stone chips, but the car shows very well.

We hope that the next owner can enjoy the car as much as we did, and continues to keep it in great shape. Enjoy the final day of the auction!

-Graham

Giugiaro, Maserati

2002 Maserati Coupe GT

Yesterday we discussed the bold designs of European cars during the early 2000s. Todays Maserati Coupe GT originates from that era, but lacks the boldness that we associate with cars out of the same period. The milquetoast exterior of the Coupe GT can be partially attributed to the fact that it is itself a refreshed edition of the Maserati 3200 GT, abandoning the boomerang taillights that set the 3200 GT apart on the road. Evaluating the contemporary Ferrari 456 and 550, the designs for front-engined exotic Italian coupes at the time were pretty restrained in comparison to what was offered from Alfa Romeo and Fiat.

This Coupe GT features the 6-speed manual transmission that is a less common sight among Coupes. As a refresher, the GT moniker denotes the manual transmission option, but many listings seem to stumble on this naming convention, so when shopping for a manual example, it's a good idea to comb through the Cambiocorsa offerings to make sure that you don't miss out on any mislabeled GT cars.

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2006 Maserati Coupe GT Project

We are not serious drivers here at CICFS. We enjoy driving on the track enough to visit once a year, and for us that is plenty. It seems that every spring when the Alfa Romeo Owners' Club track day is approaching, we have some sort of tricky issue with our Milano that has us rushing to get the car track-ready. And every time that happens, we joke about just bringing the Maserati to the track.

Now, one of these years when the tires on the Maser are due for replacement, we'll make it onto the track. We're in no rush though. The Coupe is an odd car to bin into any single category. It's certainly not a sports car, lacks the power of a muscle car, and it doesn't ride well enough to be a useful GT. It's probably best described as a sports sedan with two doors, then. In any case, it doesn't beg to be driven fast, but with the willing V8 underhood and the beefy manual transaxle between the rear seats, it would certainly be enjoyable to drive at speed.

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2004 Maserati Coupe Cambiocorsa Track Car

Serial eBay prowlers are probably wondering why this car hasn't turned up here sooner. It would be dishonest of us to not admit that it's mostly due to the fact that we were hoping to come up with the courage to list our 2004 Coupe GT in order to make room for this track version of the same car.

The Tipo M138 Coupe straddles the line between a true GT and more of a large sports coupe. The general internet consensus is that, in comparison to a true Italian GT such as the Ferrari 456, the Coupe is sportier, and easier to toss into a corner. On the other hand, a Ferrari F430 owner might prefer the streetable power curve of the Coupe, but nobody will confuse a Maserati Coupe with a sports car after stepping out of a Ferrari F430.

2004 Coupe Cambiocorsa blue track car race seats Brembo rear
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Year: 2004
Model:  Maserati
Engine: 4.2L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automated manual
Mileage:  18,288mi
Price: $20,000
Location: St. Louis, MO

2004 Coupe Cambiocorsa blue track car race seats Brembo Recaro seats Shroth harness
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This particular motorcar was purchased by a gentleman who always wanted to race cars. He spared no expense when it came to outfitting his dream.
It has Forgeline Alloy Wheels, Brembo Calipers, Recaro Seats, Schroth Racing Harness, Mychron 5 Dash lap counter, Camera and special roll bar.
The transmission is manual six speed CC using paddle shifters. The Cambiocorsa electrohydraulic manual transmission uses a Formula One type of gear box operated by F1 style paddles behind the steering wheel, similar to the system used in Ferrari sports cars. It allows the driver to choose between 4 different modes of operation: Normal, Sport, Auto and Low Grip.

2004 Coupe Cambiocorsa blue track car race seats Brembo Ferrari V8 F136
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We love the idea of getting one of these out onto the track. After all, the Cambiocorsa gearbox was designed for track use, and by most accounts comes up short on the street anyway. The platform deserves to be let loose. Hopefully you don't mind getting lapped by Mustangs and Camaros though - we aren't betting on the Coupe being anything spectacular out on the track.

Pricing here is on the high side for a paddle-shifting Coupe, but between the wheels, brakes, dash display, camera, seats, and harness, there is plenty to sweeten the deal. The color is less common, and the mileage on this example is quite low. Of course, those miles contain many hard track miles. Now, who is ready to double that count?

-Graham