Not Sold | 1983 Maserati Kyalami

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Not Sold (Est: £35,000 - £45,000)

1983 Maserati Kyalami

United Kingdom • 3 Mar 2018 • Lot 271

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1976-1983 Maserati Kyalami is a rare, right-hand drive example presented in Azzurro Argentina Blue with a dark navy blue leather interior. It features a 4.9 litre V8 engine, automatic transmission, and recent cosmetic and mechanical work, making it a desirable classic sports coupé.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in fantastic condition after being resprayed in 2015. Recent work has been carried out, and there is a good history file with invoices going back to 1987, indicating good maintenance. The interior has been upgraded with Alcantara, suggesting attention to detail. However, it's an everyday car, so some wear is expected.

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Transmission:

Automatic

Chassis No:

AM129490105

Odometer:

89,940 km

Reg Number:

RYT 28Y

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Named after the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in South Africa, the Maserati Kyalami is an automobile produced by Italian manufacturer Maserati from 1976 to 1983.

It was a new model rushed into production after Alejandro de Tomaso took helm of the company.

De Tomaso had Pietro Frua take Tom Tjaarda's design of the De Tomaso Longchamp (itself inspired by the Mercedes 450 SLC) and modify the front and rear end to create a distinctive Maserati feel for the new car.

The interior was also upgraded to incorporate classic Maserati elements such as the steering wheel and instrumentation.

210 Kyalami's were built between 1976 and 1983.

Due to its rarity, very little was written in magazines about the Kyalami.

However, direct owner experiences confirmed the fundamental validity of its design, with a well-balanced, stiff chassis offering excellent body control and an agile, very easy to control handling.

The performance offered by the 4.9 litre V8 was characterised by the abundant power and to...