Lot details
Registration No: UFA476X
Chassis No: AM-122A-609
Mot Expiry: June 2005

Following their taking of a majority shareholding in 1968, Citroen strongly influenced both design and engineering at Maserati. Soon the Italian firm had abandoned their engine at the front driving the rear wheels layout and bravely joined the mid-engined market, with the 1970-launched Bora 4.7-litre ( increased to 4.9 capacity from 1975), which was soon joined by its smaller-engined sister, the Merak 3-litre. Between 1971 and 1980, Bora production totalled 571 cars, while a total of 1832 Meraks were built 1972-1983.
The Merak employed a Bora chassis and Citroen's SM engine, the 190bhp power output which was increased to 220bhp with the 1975 SS option. With Peugeot-controlled Citroen wanting out of bankrupt Maserati during the OPEC oil crisis, the historic marque was only saved by Government grant assisted Alejandro de Tomaso taking over.
This 1981-built Merak, a righthand drive coupe, is claimed by the vendor to be a genuine low mileage and rust-free GT which had been well kept in a collection for many years. The 35,830 miles displayed when entered is believed to be the total for the car and, in addition to the supplier, there have been only four registered keepers from new. Fixed head bodywork is said to be very good with champagne paintwork good and original interior in cream also lovely. The 3-litre V8 motor is reportedly in outstanding order and the five-speed manual transmission in good order. The current MOT test certificate is valid until next June.
PLEASE NOTE: The registration number on the car is not included with the sale.