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Maserati Bora 4.9 - 1973

            Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais
Bonhams
Estimated : € 175.000 - 225.000

Parijs - Paris
Frankrijk - France
February 2018

- Totally original and in 'like new' condition
- The desirable more powerful 4.9-Litre version
- Fully matching numbers and colours
- Believed-genuine circa 2.700 miles (approximately 4.300 km) from new
- Last serviced in 2013 (cost $ 25.000)

'For a man who wants the last word in sports cars, a mid-engined machine is essential. Racing single-seaters are built to this configuration and so the mid-engined car must be right! 
'It is thus of great interest that the famous Maserati firm, which has tended to be somewhat conservative in recent years, has now placed an advanced mid-engined coupé on the market.' – John Bolster, Autosport. 
The highlight of 1971 Geneva Salon was undoubtedly the sensational new Maserati Bora. With the Bora's introduction, the great Modenese manufacturer followed other supercar constructors in going mid-engined while at the same time abandoning its traditional tubular chassis technology in favour of unitary construction. Named after an Adriatic wind, the Bora was the work of Giorgetto Giugiaro's Ital Design, at least as far as its bodyshell was concerned; the mid-mounted engine was Maserati's familiar four-cam V8 in 4.7-litre form, the five-speed transaxle came from ZF and the all-independent double-wishbone suspension was penned by Giulio Alfieri, co-designer of the legendary 250F Formula 1 Grand Prix car. One of the first 'new generation' models to appear following Maserati's acquisition by Citroën, the Bora used the latter's hydraulic technology to adjust seats and pedals, raise the headlamps and operate the excellent power-assisted brakes. A slippery shape plus 310 bhp made for a very fast car - top speed was over 160 mph (258 km/h) - and the Bora had acceleration, handling, and braking to match. 

By January 1976, Maserati's management apparently had discussed shelving the Bora but later that year decided to continue, though with an enlarged 4.9-litre V8 engine. Only some 25 Boras were made that year, and the total produced from 1971 to 1978 was only 564. The type was finally phased out in 1979. Motor magazine concluded its March 1973 road test thus: 'The Bora impressed us as one of the best and most civilised mid-engined exotics we've tried, better developed than most of its ilk and immensely rewarding to drive, especially to drive fast on cross-country roads.' What more could any enthusiast want? 
The Bora was a stunning supercar by any standards, both then and now. 

Supplied new in the USA, this desirable 4.9-litre example was delivered via Grossman Motor Car Corporation in West Nyack, New York to its first owner, Mr Gerald Lustig, on 11th October 1973. Mr Lustig kept the Maserati until 2001 when it was acquired by collector, Carl Lopp, who owned it until 2013. The next owner commissioned marque specialist, Auto Turismo Sport of New Milford, Connecticut to carry out a thorough re-commissioning and preparation for concours display. Completed towards the end of 2013, these extensive works included replacing the cooling system hoses, hydraulic brake lines, and the exhaust system. Related invoices (for $ 25.000) are on file and the car also comes complete with all its original Maserati instruction books, guarantee card, service booklet, tools, and service records from 1973 to date. The file even contains an original Grossman Motor Group business card and operating manuals for the radio and Varta battery!
Imported into the Netherlands in 2016, this superb Bora has covered a believed-genuine circa 2.700 miles (approximately 4.300 km) since delivery and is presented in 'like new' condition, running and driving without fault. A rare find indeed.
   

Taken on: February 7, 2018

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