This wonderful 2003 Maserati Spyder is a fantastic example of an open-top supercar with a thrilling all-Italian 4.2-litre V8 engine and F1-style paddleshift transmission.

Finished in sparkling Grigio Touring Silver with black electric folding roof and full black leather interior, the paintwork is described as “stunning” and the alloy wheels “immaculate” (the tyres are excellent too, with new rear tyres last year that have covered less than 2,000 miles).

The vendor says that the history file is “incredible”, with virtually all invoices and related history since new, that shows a total expenditure on maintenance of over £46,000! In the last 18 months alone, £10,000 has been spent to get the car to a high standard, with new front and rear brake discs and pads, two engine pulley bearings, a complete handbrake replacement, new battery, complete new Larini exhaust and a full service – which included a gearbox oil change.

‘ME53RAC’ also had an engine bottom end rebuild at 54,700 miles, whi...