Maserati - Bora 4.9 V8 - NO RESERVE - 1973

The Maserati Bora is a very rare car and is part of the four Italian Supercars of the early 1970s with a rear engine: Lamborghini Miura, Ferrari BB512, De Tomaso Mangusta and Maserati Bora. It is the first Maserati road car with rear engine, V8 with carburettors and 5-speed gearbox, maximum speed of 280 km/h. This Bora is the rarest version: only 250 Bora were produced in the 4. 9 enhanced version and only the first 40 or so cars retain the pre-USA line: front bonnet without grille, small chromed bumpers, no reflectors on the side. A very rare and highly collectible car. Furthermore, the history of this car is well documented, with only 58329 from new. In 'Fire Red' colour, it is very sturdy and without any traces of rust. A thickness gauge test was carried out and produced excellent values, showing no signs of previous accidents. The rare aerodynamic stainless steel roof is in beautiful condition and the sills have been restored to new. Mechanically, it has been almost unused since 2008 and only in July 2022 major works were completed to put it back on the road for over €15,000, including: - complete restoration of the rare 5 magnesium rims; - revised power steering box; - starter motor, restored alternator and completely overhauled electrical system, including electric windows and lifted/lower lights; - 4 new Michelin TRX tires with a €1,750 invoice; - new petrol pump and overhauled petrol circuit; - overhauled brakes (calipers) with test of the overhauling on the rollers for efficiency; - complete new stainless steel exhausts including manifolds; - bumpers completely restored (chrome) , new front. The interior has been restored in the past in genuine Italian leather, in the factory ochre colour, and the seats feature red 'cadenin' trim on the seats and door panels, which were not originally standard. The underbody is solid and original, it has not suffered damage from accidents or repairs and still has its original finish. US documents with customs clearance and certificate of origin, Maserati technical characteristics (see photo) , a previous history of the car is present with some engine and carburettor overhaul invoices, which also confirms the original kilometres. Original Battaini tool kit and jack, original keys. - Note: working air conditioning, but it needs to be refilled. The car is delivered ready for use with road tests carried out and technical pre-inspection passed. Some videos of the car, engine and road driving are available. A high-resolution photo gallery is also available and is part of this description, on the seller’s website. Please ask Catawiki. Bidders are also welcome to view and try the vehicle, which is located in Quarrata, Pistoia Province, 51039 Italy. Please send a message to Catawiki to arrange an appointment on site; you can also book a video call from your smartphone. We take care of remote ownership transfer, FREE home delivery in Italy, Europe. You can also conveniently pick up the car on site, as it can stay 15 days at our storage facility free of charge. A photo and description compliance report was carried out by a classic car expert before delivery and published during the auction which will be delivered with the car We recommend viewing the vehicle before the end of the auction, even via a video call on your smartphone (Whats. App, Face. Time) . Please send a message to Catawiki for an appointment. The seller reserves the right to claim compensation if the buyer does not pay for the purchase in accordance with the sales contract, which automatically comes into existence with the winning bid and obliges the buyer to make payment, which is available on the seller’s website. Follow our NO RESERVE classic car auctions!