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KEY FACTS This Maserati 3500 GTI is an impressive example of the classic luxury grand tourer, benefiting from a recent costly restoration which aimed to preserve the car’s originality.

Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre DOHC straight-six.

While this car was originally built in ‘GTI’ specification with Lucas fuel injection, this was later converted to the more reliable triple Weber carburettor setup; delivering around 217hp to the rear wheels via the sought-after four-speed manual transmission.

This example has been with the seller since December 2018, during which time it received an extensive restoration including a...