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1967 Maserati Quattroporte

Based on the 5000GT chassis, the Quattroporte unwittingly launched the unibody V8 4-door sports sedan class when it came to market in 1963. There may have been some to do so before it, but none have lasted the 55+ years that the Quattroporte nameplate has. So, your BMW M5's, Audi RS4's, and Mercedes AMG series all owe the Quattroporte a tip of the hat for bringing the high-speed luxury sedan class to life.

Fast and luxurious as they were, it is no surprise that early Quattroportes were produced in small quantities, leading to their rarity today. Only around 770 of the Quattroporte I (Series I and II combined) were produced between 1963 and 1970. This example, being a Quattroporte I Series II, has the updated rear suspension, tossing out the DeDion axle of the Quattroporte I Series I for a more traditional live-axle leaf spring arrangement. Both series of Quattroporte I were available with the aluminum block and head 4.1L quad cam V8, known optimistically as the 4200. The engine saw its introduction on the platform, and served it well, with 256hp lending to a 143mph top speed on manual transmission models.

1967 Maserati Quattroporte white rear quarter
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Year: 1967
Model:  Maserati Quattroporte
Engine: 4.1L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  N/A
Price: €45.000 - €85.000
Location: Essen, Germany

1967 Maserati Quattroporte white blue interior
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Seller’s Description: To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Essen event, 11 - 12 April 2019. 
Estimate:
€45.000 - €85.000 

Current ownership for 18 years
Delivered new to Italy, in storage from 1975–2000
Beautifully restored to its original white over blue colour scheme
Retains its original engine
Featured in Motor Klassik in November 2013


Originally finished in Argento Auteuil over a Blu interior, this Series I Quattroporte was delivered new with a five-speed manual gearbox to its first owner, Sergio Leoncini of Verona, on 20 April 1967. The car passed to Carlo Zanetti of Treviso in 1973. Two years later, the Quattroporte was put into storage and remained parked for 25 years.

Removed from storage and purchased by its current owner in Germany in 2000, it was shipped there and restored from 2001–2004. According to the owner, the interior was found to be in such good condition that only the driver’s seat had to be reupholstered. The car was featured in Motor Klassik in November 2013 as the cover story. Furthermore, the car received a service in January 2019 and is ready to return to the road. 

Presented in a very desirable colour scheme and retaining its original engine as confirmed by Maserati Classiche, this would be an ideal foray into the collector car hobby for a young enthusiast.

1967 Maserati Quattroporte white engine bay
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This example maintains most of its original interior, with the exception of the reupholstered driver's seat. The exterior, silver when it was delivered new in Verona, has been repainted in white, leading to very Maserati color scheme. We can't attest to the workmanship of the restoration completed nearly 15 years ago, but we would hope that the seller could provide photographs and documentation thereof.

These cars draw no insignificant sum, and yet they are relatively affordable, as far as 1960s V8 Maseratis go. A 4.7L example might be worth a bit more, but we're not so sure that he 30hp bump is necessary to capture our attention. For those not put off by the extra two doors, we think that the Quattroporte I represents a good value for classic V8 Maserati enthusiasts.

-Graham

Italdesign, Maserati

1980 Maserati Quattroporte

Today we will continue to feature the Maserati Quattroporte, beginning with this blue series III example. Maserati, having been sold to Alejandro de Tomaso in 1975, sought to eliminate all vestiges of the technically-competent but financially-disastrous Citroën ownership, and returned to the familiar front-mounted V8 and RWD layout of the Series I Quattroporte. As such, the chassis of the Series III relied not on the Citroën-derived Series II FWD chassis, but rather on the De Tomaso Deauville sedan.

Interestingly, early Quattroportes were badged 4porte, changing to Quattroporte in 1981. This example, a 1980 model, shows the 4porte name on its identification placard, but displays Quattroporte badging on the trunklid - probably swapped as a matter of taste. And speaking of taste, the long, low Giorgetto Giugiaro design, not lacking in tumblehome, would have had excellence presence in its day, and presents well to this day.

1980 Maserati Quattroporte manual blue rear quarter
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Year: 1980
Model:  Maserati Quattroporte 4900
Engine: 4.9L V8
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Mileage:  91,878km
Price: € 19,900
Location: Hoevelaken, Netherlands

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Bijzonder exclusieve MASERATI QUATTROPORTE met een handgeschakelde 5-bak,iets wat zeer zelden voorkomt.Deze MASERATI heeft langere tijd in een priveverzameling gestaan,loopt en schakelt goed,interieur zeer netjes,exterieur enkele gebruikssporen.

1980 Maserati Quattroporte manual blue engine 4.9
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This car presents quite well. The engine bay is clean, and maintains its insulating panels and original hose clamps, if that matters to you. The body appears straight, and the interior isn't dried up and sun-damaged, as many of these come to be. It looks every bit the 143mph Italian executive sedan it was in 1980.

Syncing the 4 Weber carbs might not be the simplest task, but we love the basic layout of the engine and the car in general. Being a low-volume model, the components were manufactured in a way that makes for simple repairs, if you have the resources. Suspension linkages are welded steel tubes, not aluminum castings requiring exact replacement. And we wouldn't be surprised by a large list of components shared by this vehicle and other European models of its vintage. If this generation of Quattroporte fits your personal style, you could do a lot worse than this example.

-Graham

Gandini, Maserati

2000 Maserati Quattroporte V8 Evolution 3.2

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These Quattroporte III's are a mess and we love them for it. Starting with a Biturbo chassis, Maserati engineers added some wheelbase. The front McPherson strut setup was maintained, while the rear trailing arm suspension was updated to ape the tubular design of the Maserati Shamal. Similarly, the V6 engines were derived from the units in the Biturbo and Ghibli, while the V8 was a revised version of the turbocharged V8 found in the Shamal.

As much as we like these, the contemporary automotive press did not see the appeal. And, neither did Ferrari, when they acquired 50% of Maserati from Fiat in 1997. So, they went about improving the basic formula into un updated model known as the Quattroporte Evolution. Introduced in 1998, the revised Quattroporte was said to have had roughly half of its main components reengineered. Curiously, the engine outputs do not reflect the updates, as V6 and V8 power outputs remain constant across both variants. Still, we have no reason to lament the 330hp 3.2L twin-turbocharged mated to a 6-speed Getrag gearbox in the top models.

2000 Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Evolution side grey
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Year: 2000
Model:  Maserati Quattroporte V8 Evolution 3.2
Engine: 3.2L turbocharged V8
Transmission: 4-speed automatic
Mileage:  124,101km
Price: € 16,995
Location: Waalre, Netherlands

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Not only one of the most reasonably priced (priced to sell), also a V8 and an Evoluzione.

Second owner from new (bought it from the first owner after only one year).

Best color combination: Grigio Alfieri with black leather interior

For a general description of this fabulous car, please read the other ads, then come back to me to talk about the details of this one.

Meticulously maintained.

2000 Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Evolution engine
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We will contest the seller's assertion that this example comes in the best color combination - that, for us, would be green on green. But, we imagine that most will find this color to be fine. The Gandini design is decent, in light of the fact that he was working off of essentially lengthened Biturbo bones, and didn't have free reign to mold the proportions as much as he probably would have liked to. We like angle in the rear wheel arches, surely a tribute to Gandini's signature wedge designs.

A great driving experience transcends perfect road manners and reliability and interior quality, areas in which this car likely struggled. We welcome the raucous V8, and limited slip RWD layout, no matter how well it compared to its peers. And, priced the way it is, we think that it is an exceptionally value, especially considering the rarity. In 6 years, when these become legal to import to the United States, we hope to find one of our own.

-Graham

Maserati, Uncategorized

2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS

The design of the Tipo M156 comes from Lorenzo Ramaciotti, formerly prolific Pininfarina designer, from the FCA design studios. Are we wrong in not loving it? A product of the man who penned the Ferrari 456, 360, F430, 550 Maranello, and 612 Scaglietti, the design is competent, but lacks something. A think the french have a phrase for this concept. In general, we can't get enough of Ramaciotti's work at Ferrari, while his later FCA work, the Alfa Romeo 4C and Giulietta, as well as the Quattroporte here, leaves us wanting.

Uninformed design opinions aside, we love the brown paint! But the real reason for featuring this is example is the Ferrari F154 AM exclusive to the GTS model. Whereas the Tipo M139 Quattroporte V predecessor to this car was sold exclusively with the Ferrari F136 engine, Quattroporte VI buyers must opt for the high-zoot GTS model to find a Ferrari V8 underhood. 523hp in an executive sedan was impressive in 2013, when the model arrived, and remains a respectable power output today.

2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS brown rear quarter
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Year: 2014
Model:  Maserati Quattroporte GTS
Engine: 3.8L turbocharged V8
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Mileage:  25,171
Price: $46,900
Location: Vero Beach, FL

2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS brown tan interior
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For the drivers who want it all, here is our 2014 Maserati Quattroporte. You get everything from the comfort and space of a luxury sedan to the performance of an Italian sport car. It features a dizzying 3.8 liter V8 with twin-turbos that produces roaring 530 horsepower with 479 foot-pounds of torque. But don't think this car is all muscle. Going back to the luxury side, this vehicle has been fitted with some very desirable options including: Alcantara Headliner and Pillars, High Gloss Tanganika Wood Trim, Heated Leather/Wood steering wheel, Ventilated Front Seats, and Full Natural Drilled Leather. This car also has an amazing infotainment system with built in navigation and bluetooth. This vehicle is a one-owner car with a spotless Carfax report.

2014 Maserati Quattroporte GTS brown Ferrari engine
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Buyers of the Quattroporte GTS will sacrifice some acceleration to, say, an Audi S8, due to the lack of AWD. The upside of this is the weight savings and simpler mechanical system to maintain. Ferrari V8, RWD - we're still onboard. And buyers of the GTS who bought the car new off the lot have already sacrificed around $100k, as that is how much the cars have depreciated in 5 years.

At $40-50k, there are a number of high-performance sedans on the market. There is even Maserati's own Ghibli, with its turbo Pentastar lump. We don't love the Quattroporte's exterior design, handsome though it is, but perhaps the Ferrari-designed F154 V8 would win us over.

-Graham

Maserati, Pininfarina

2012 Maserati Quattroporte S

Where does reader support stand on the M139 Maserati Quattroporte, erstwhile prowler of upscale suburban mall lots, fine wares cantilevered from the rear axle with nary a protest from its Ferrari F136 Y series V8?  We like em.

Generally speaking, we seek value over rarity in our Italian cars.  Take our Milano Verde - it's sort of rare, but where it really shines is in the way it holds up to a BMW 325is in performance, at a much more agreeable price.  A used Quattroporte, should you posses the optimism to keep one serviced, offers a similar value proposition over, say, a BMW 7-series, or a Mercedes-Benz S-class.  They are easy to find with low mileage and proper service records, their platform origins are much more focused on sporting, their powertrain is beyond reproach, and their styling less conservative.  Best of all?  These Quattroportes likely did not stuff the coffers of Maserati, as the fit, finish, and performance seem to cater more to consumer satisfaction than they do to shareholder gains.

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Year: 2012
Model: Maserati Quattroporte S
Engine: 4.7L V8
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Mileage:  30,933 mi
Price: $33,991

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Lamborghini Houston is proud to offer this beautiful 2012 Maserati Quattroporte S in Bianco Elderado over a Cuoio interior with 30,926 miles. The Quattroporte S is powered by a 4.7L V8 producing 425 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque through a Rear Wheel Drive system and an Automatic Transmission. This Quattroporte S is further enhanced with the following:

Wood Trim Steering Wheel and Shifter

Electric Moonroof

Navigation System

Heated and Ventilated Front Seats

Front and Rear Parking Sensors

Brake Calipers in  Red

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This example is optioned with a remarkable white over tan color combination that we would be proud to drive home in.  Other than the dated navigation screen, we would say that the interior has aged gracefully, and compares favorably to the FCA Quattroportes of present.  A facelifted model, this Quattroporte features the ZF automatic, which some seem to favor over the semi-auto units of early cars.  We're of the opinion that both have their merits, but the ZF auto is a better fit for most buyers.  In S spec, this example features the 4.7L version of the F136 Y engine, producing a very respectable 434hp.

We think that the used Quattroporte buyer is a very specific type.  Perhaps he is tempted by the Jaguar XKR, or a Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, but he is not interested in settling for an ordinary sedan.  The sound, the design, and the feel - yes, that's Poltrona Frau leather inside - lead him to the Quattroporte.  A used Quattroporte represents the coolest offering in the large sedan world in the past 20 years.  For those that can't make a Ferrari GTC4Lusso work, we recommend the Quattroporte.

-Graham