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1989 Maserati 228 Biturbo

United Kingdom • 12 Mar 2022 • Lot 164

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This is an ultra-rare Maserati 228, one of only 12 right-hand drive models in the UK and car number 163 of 469 produced. The car was used in the original press release and has a luxurious cream leather interior, with the V6 engine providing an evocative exhaust note.

Condition

7

The car is described as being in good driving condition with a luxurious interior. It's a rare model that was used in the original press release, suggesting it has been well-maintained or restored. However, being a classic car, it may have some wear consistent with its age.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

ZAM334B00HA190001

Odometer:

73,376 miles

Reg Number:

F261 VJS

RHD/LHD:

RHD

When Alejandro de Tomaso acquired Maserati in 1976, he had ambitious plans for the marque.

His plan was to combine the prestige of the Maserati brand with a sports car that would be more affordable than the earlier high-priced models that had traditionally made up the Maserati range.

The Maserati Biturbo features, as the name implies, a two-litre V6 engine with two turbochargers and a luxurious interior.

The car was designed by Pierangelo Andreani, an engineer from the De Tomaso team, somewhat influenced by the design of the newer Quattroporte III (Italdesign Giugiaro), as can be observed on the front fascia.

The Biturbo was initially a strong seller and brought Italian prestige to a wide audience and competed (unsuccessfully) in the British Touring Car Championship in the late 1980's, the European Touring Car Championship and the 1987 World Touring Car Championship.

This ultra rare Maserati 228 is presented in red with cream leather interior and was the actual car used in the ori...