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1971 Maserati Bora 4.9

AM117/49-US 0720roadItaly
Engine
4.9L V8 DOHC per bank, 320 bhp, four Weber 42 DCNF twin-choke carburettors, mid-mounted
Colour
Pine green

The Maserati Bora is a mid-engined GT coupé designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro and introduced at the 1971 Geneva Motor Show during the Citroën ownership era. One of just 275 examples built with the more potent 4.9-litre V8 engine, this particular car is noted for its retained originality and unrestored condition, and is documented in Marc Sonnery's reference work on the Citroën period of Maserati's history.

Ownership

  1. Auction sale
    Estimate €220,000 – €260,000

    RM Sotheby's catalogue lot →

Competition

No competition history extracted from the catalogue.

Maintenance & restoration

  1. 2015
    Inspection

    A detailed condition assessment was carried out, confirming the car's high degree of originality and documenting its driving characteristics.

    The resulting report is included with the car's documentation.

  2. Service
    Marcello Candini

    Ongoing routine care by a Maserati specialist based in Modena, including replacement of the water pump, alternator belt, oil pressure transmitter, cooling fans, bulbs, and filters.

    Described as a history of careful upkeep rather than a comprehensive restoration.

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