Imported from, we are told, Singapore in 2004 this 1995 Maserati Quattroporte is fitted with the 2.8-litre turbocharged V6 engine and rare four-speed automatic gearbox.

With 146,000 miles on the odometer and just three previous keepers, ‘P411 RBK’ has a good online MoT history with no mention of rot or corrosion, which is reassuring given the model’s (sometimes unfair) reputation for rust.

And, perhaps best of all, it’s being offered with no reserve because the owner has lost his storage space and needs to sell, so why not gird your loins, pop a cheeky bid in and keep your fingers crossed that it’s enough? The bodywork presents very well and not just for an Italian car.

With tight and consistent shutlines, ripple-free flanks, and a good overall fit ‘n’ finish, the coachwork is impressive.

The grey paintwork is in good shape, too.

With a nice shine to the finish and only the odd mark, it’s survived a couple of decades of British weather with impressive aplomb.

The light lenses, wi...