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£20,484

1989 Maserati Bi-Turbo 222SE

United Kingdom • 25 Nov 2023 • Lot 227

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1989 Maserati 222SE is a rare, late-model example benefitting from improved build quality and a larger power unit. Subject to a full restoration in 2004, with only 1,750 miles covered since, it features replaced wings and doors, Aston Martin specialist applied Ice Blue metallic paint, and a comprehensive history file. The car has uprated suspension, a custom exhaust, and a luxurious interior with Briarwood, leather, and Alcantara.

Condition

8

While the car boasts a comprehensive restoration completed in 2004 and has traveled only 1,750 miles since, the listing mentions that it had been kept in a controlled environment for almost a decade and covered just 44 miles since its restoration. The presence of warning lights upon ignition and the need for consideration with the 'dog-leg' gearbox indicate minor operational quirks rather than pristine condition. Also a classic car publication noted ‘a total of a dozen warning lights are displayed as the ignition is engaged but once the V6 bursts into life, in theory all 12 go out; and in this case they did whilst the wonderful Maserati motor settles quickly. The ‘dog-leg’ gearbox takes some consideration, especially at junctions, as selecting normal first could result in a scare for the car behind.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

ZAM331B00KB180302

Odometer:

1,750 miles

Reg Number:

G229 CLH

RHD/LHD:

RHD

There is no denying as the 1980’s arrived the name ‘Maserati’ was in a dark place, first Citroën then De Tomaso sought to raise the once great marque back into the public eye.

The Bi-Turbo took the brand in a totally different direction and although it raised eyebrows among established clientele the Bi-Turbo would boost production and sold in very large numbers, especially in the States.

Initially, the Pierangelo Andreani design offered just 180bhp from its all new compact 90-degree V6 with a three-valve cylinder head design.

The adoption of two small turbochargers was the world’s first on a production car, as was the Torsen limited-slip rear differential.

Development ensured performance would improve as capacity increased to 2.5 litres in 1985 then to 2.8 litre two years later at which time 250bhp was available.

The export version enjoyed an update in 1988 with the 222E and SE, these enjoyed the high performance 2790cc unit which was retained until the Bi-Turbo was finally phased...