1999 MASERATI 3200 GT - MANUAL

KEY FACTS

• A smart example of the lesser-seen Italian grand tourer, boasting a factory-fitted manual transmission and presented in smart overall condition.
• Under the bonnet is the twin-turbocharged 3.2-litre V8, which sends 271kW and nearly 500Nm of torque to the rear wheels via a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox.
• It is believed that fewer than 3,000 manual 3200 GTs were produced, with around half of those being right-hand drive examples.
• The rare combination of silver over red leather sets this four-seat Italian thoroughbred apart from more common colour schemes.
• The car's PPSR report notes that the car was recorded as a repairable write-off in 2001.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This 3200 GT is finished in an appealing silver hue, contrasted by a red leather-trimmed interior with handsome wood trim.
• It rides on the correct set of 18-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels.
• The owner has fitted the later 4200 GT style front end and stainless-steel grille to modernise the car’s look, and the other only aftermarket addition is a fold-out touchscreen stereo system.

CONDITION

• There is no visible bodywork damage today, though the PPSR report shows a repairable write-off incident in 2001.
• The silver paintwork presents well overall. However, there are small blemishes in line with the car’s age and mileage, including a mark on the driver’s-side of the front bumper, scuffs on the lower edge of the front spoiler, and stone chips on the nose.
• The alloy wheels are in good shape but have kerb scuffs on their faces, making them good candidates for refurbishment.
• Inside, the red leather-trimmed seats are lightly creased and there is some wear on the driver’s outer bolster. The silver plastic trim surrounding the heater controls is also worn and the rubberised coating covering the buttons and switches has become ‘sticky’ with age, which is a common issue in Maseratis of this age.
• Furthermore, the aftermarket stereo unit protrudes slightly from the dashboard.
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.

SERVICE HISTORY

• This 3200 GT was last serviced in July 2021 at an odometer reading of 91,980km by Prestige Auto Works, who changed the engine oil and coolant, as well as replacing the thermostat and the battery.
• Prior to this, Prestige Auto Works serviced the car in September 2020 at approximately 89,000km, when the engine oil, spark plugs, and timing chain were changed.

SUMMARY

Colloquially known as the ‘boomerang’ model for its signature LED taillights, the Maserati 3200 GT is a characterful and stylish V8-powered Italian grand tourer. Equipped with the rare and involving manual transmission and presented in a handsome factory colour combination, this example would benefit from some light cosmetic ‘smartening up’ in due course, but it is ready to drive and enjoy immediately.

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This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, which shows that the car suffered from a repairable write-off incident in 2001.