1971 Maserati Indy 4.2
One of around 50 RHD 4.2s made

Registration No: PRG 19
Chassis No: AM116*1028
MOT: June 2026

• 1 of just 440 4.2-litre Indys produced, of which it is believed only around 50 were right-hand drive
• Matching chassis, engine, and manual gearbox numbers
• Original and delightfully aged Red Connolly leather interior
• In current family ownership since 1986, and in the hands of the vendor since 2003
• Benefits from a bodywork restoration and full repaint in the early 2000s
• Lavished with some £34,000 worth of mechanical expenditure with marque specialist McGrath Maserati

Although not officially announced until the March, 1969, Geneva Salon, the Maserati Indy had appeared in prototype guise on Carrozzeria Vignale's stand at the previous season's Turin Salon. Named in honour of the marque's two great Indianapolis 500 victories (1939 and 1940), the newcomer was artfully styled, its crisp lines belying a four-seater interior. Notable as the first Maserati to employ unit construction, the fastback coupé was equipped with independent coil-and-wishbone front suspension, a well-located 'live' rear axle, front and rear anti-roll bars, four-wheel ventilated disc brakes and recirculating-ball steering. Initially powered by a 4,136cc 'quad-cam' light alloy V8 allied to either five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, the Indy boasted a 155mph top speed. Superseded by later 4.7 and 4.9 variants, just 440 4.2 litre examples were made.

An extremely rare piece of Italian exotica, this Maserati is one of just 440 4.2-litre Indys built, and an estimated fifty in right-hand drive. It was originally produced in Grigio Newmarket with a Red interior and despatched to Citroën Cars Ltd. on Slough Trading Estate (Citroën had purchased Maserati in 1968), equipped with power steering, seatbelts and a radio-cassette player.

Its ownership is known from August, 1977, when it was purchased by 43-year-old Edward R. Robinson from Cris Graham of Stuart Graham Motors in Broomhall, Cheshire. It was then Red with Black bumpers, but was still registered ‘PRG 19’. Robinson had a small amount of welding performed and stainless pipes fabricated, and enjoyed the car until a house move forced its sale to the present family, with the vendor's father, in 1986. It was not without some remorse that he let the car go, as he recalled, “I’ve had a few cars in my time, but the Indy was one of the best to drive and its looks take some beating.”

The Maserati came into the vendor’s possession in 2003. A bodywork restoration was performed from 2004 to 2005, followed by a repaint in Maserati colour Grigio Nuvolari from 2009 to 2010. The Red leather interior has been kept delightfully original. Mechanically, it appears in excellent order, thanks to an extensive programme of miscellaneous works performed during 2020 and 2021 by McGrath Maserati. Expenditure with McGrath (some £34,000 in 2020 and 2021 alone) included the renovation of the carburettors (including ultrasonic cleaning), and fitment of new front springs and a new clutch slave cylinder. A new brake master cylinder and servo assembly, new front discs, and more were also provided. Retaining its matching chassis, engine and gearbox numbers, it is offered with history including the original owner’s and maintenance manuals, copies of the Maserati order sheets, a Maserati authenticity certificate, a letter from Robinson and several MOTs and invoices, and current V5C.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452