1976 Maserati Khamsin Coupé
- Engine
- 4.9L V8, quad-cam, dry-sump alloy block, Weber 42 DCNF carburettors, 320 bhp
- Colour
- 'Luci del Bosco' (rich brown)
The 1976 Maserati Khamsin Coupé (chassis AM120-341) is a rare right-hand drive example of the final classic-era Maserati, designed by Marcello Gandini at Bertone and engineered under Giulio Alfieri. Delivered new in the UK in its original Luci del Bosco over Senape colour scheme with a ZF five-speed manual gearbox, it passed through several documented UK owners before undergoing an exhaustive three-year professional restoration completed in 2012. Subsequently Maserati Classiche certified, the car has since appeared at Salon Privé and won the Maserati UK Owners Club concours outright.
Ownership
- 2021-05-19Auction saleSold £96,000 (≈ $120K)
- → 1976-12-30Factory deliveryMTC Cars (Mario Tozzi Condivi, UK Maserati importer)partial documentation
The car was sold new through this dealership, which served as the official UK Maserati importer. First registration date was 30 December 1976.
- 1981-04-01 →Acquisition unknownPatrick Martinpartial documentation
Described as a noted collector; acquired the car as second owner.
- 1988-03-03 → 1993-07-28Acquisition unknownJohn Jorgensenpartial documentation
- 1993-07-28 → 2002-05-17Acquisition unknownMichael Bonneypartial documentation
- 2002-05-17 → 2007-02-27Acquisition unknownRupert Wilkespartial documentation
- 2007-02-27 →AuctionCurrent vendorfull documentation
Purchased at a London auction to expand an existing collection of approximately six classic Maseratis. Commissioned a comprehensive three-year restoration completed in spring 2012, fully supported by receipts.
Competition
- 2012-06-01International Khamsin Quaranta ReunionDisplayed but not judged
Gathering of 27 Khamsins near Beaune, Burgundy, judged by Maserati Classiche and attended by designer Marcello Gandini as guest of honour. The car was shown but excluded from judging as the owner co-organised the event.
- 2014Salon Privé at Syon ParkStrong impression noted by judges
Judged by Maserati historian Adolfo Orsi; the restoration quality was positively received.
- 2015Maserati UK Owners Club Concours1st overall
Outright winner of the club concours the year after the Salon Privé appearance.
- 2018Le Mans Classic
Car was driven to France to attend the event, serving as a Grand Touring journey rather than a competitive entry.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2008RestorationMcGrath Maserati; Vintage Cars of Lymington; Ross Packard
A comprehensive, fully documented refurbishment commenced at McGrath Maserati, with all bodywork handled by Vintage Cars of Lymington and Ross Packard of New Milton. The multi-year project is described as among the most thorough restorations ever carried out on a Khamsin.
Work began in 2008 and was completed in spring 2012, taking over three years in total. All receipts are on file.
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