1965 Maserati Sebring Series I Coupé
- Engine
- 3.485L DOHC inline-six, triple Weber DCOE carburetors, 235 bhp at 5,500 rpm
A 1965 Maserati Sebring Series I coupé with Vignale coachwork designed by Giovanni Michelotti, chassis AM101*02053, first delivered to Rome in late 1964. One of only 348 first-series examples built before production ended in 1966, the car migrated to California in the 1970s and passed through several American collectors before undergoing extensive mechanical and cosmetic refurbishment at Bob Smith Coachworks between 2001 and 2011. It has since been regularly maintained and actively used on touring events along the US East Coast, with over $130,000 in documented service receipts.
Ownership
- 2021-10-01Auction saleSold US$150,000
- 1964-09-01 →Factory deliveryInitial Rome-based ownerpartial documentation
Vehicle was delivered new to Rome in the autumn of 1964 as a 1965 model-year example; duration of this ownership is not specified.
- → 1998Acquisition unknownCarlos Maduropartial documentation
California-based enthusiast who undertook a restoration of the vehicle during his tenure before ultimately consigning it to a buyer in Texas.
- 1998 → 2001Private saleTexas owner prior to Pacepartial documentation
Car passed to an unidentified Texas-based party in 1998; by this time the original fuel injection had been replaced with Weber carburetors and a substitute engine was fitted.
- 2001 → 2013Private saleGary Pacefull documentation
Fort Worth, Texas collector who commissioned extensive cosmetic and mechanical restoration at Bob Smith Coachworks, accumulating nearly $118,000 in documented expenditure between 2001 and 2011; actively used the car on touring events.
- 2013 →Private saleEast Coast ownerfull documentation
Current consignor based on the US East Coast; car has been maintained at Aston Martin of New England with over $15,000 in service receipts since acquisition.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownWells Fargo executive, Californiapartial documentation
Car was brought to the US West Coast sometime during the 1970s and held by a senior banking executive based in California.
Competition
- 2016New England 1000
Car participated in this touring rally while in the hands of the current East Coast owner.
- 2016Larz Anderson Mototour
First of four consecutive annual appearances at this event, running through 2019.
- 2017New England 1000
Second consecutive year of participation in this touring rally.
- 2017Larz Anderson Mototour
- 2018Larz Anderson Mototour
- 2019Larz Anderson Mototour
Final year of the documented run of appearances at this event.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2001Engine rebuildBob Smith Coachworks
Carburettor and engine rebuild carried out as part of a broader refurbishment programme; work encompassed the triple Weber DCOE setup that had replaced the original Lucas fuel injection.
Part of an extensive programme of work commissioned by Gary Pace; Gainesville, Texas workshop.
- 2001MechanicalBob Smith Coachworks
A freshly sourced and rebuilt five-speed manual gearbox was fitted to replace the unit previously in the car.
Carried out as part of the same broad refurbishment programme; receipt documentation covers 2001–2011 with the majority of expenditure falling in 2001–2005.
- 2001MechanicalBob Smith Coachworks
Period-correct aftermarket air conditioning system was serviced and brought back into working order.
- 2001BodyworkBob Smith Coachworks
Substantial cosmetic detailing and finishing work was carried out across various body and interior areas.
Total receipts for all Bob Smith Coachworks work from 2001 to 2011 amount to nearly $118,000.
- 2013ServiceAston Martin of New England
Regular servicing commenced at Aston Martin of New England following the current owner's acquisition of the car.
Ongoing from 2013; over $15,000 in service receipts accumulated through the period of current ownership.
- —Restoration
Carlos Maduro carried out a restoration of the car during his period of ownership in California.
Scope and details of this restoration are not specified in the source prose.
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