1971 Maserati Indy 4.2
1 of just c.50 RHD 4.2s made

Registration No: WKY 424K
Chassis No: 116421262
MOT: Exempt

• 1 of just 440 4.2-litre Indys produced, of which it is believed only around 50 were right-hand drive
• Matching chassis and engine numbers example, with the desirable five-speed ZF manual gearbox
• In current ownership since 2018, and the previous from 2002
• Accompanied by a Red leather interior in very good overall condition
• A highly worthwhile restoration project that is seemingly mostly complete

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to either five-speed manual or three-speed automatic transmission, the Indy boasted a 155mph top speed, it was later superseded by 4.7 and 4.9 variants.

Of all the restoration projects to surface recently, this has got to be one of the most exciting, being a matching chassis and engine numbers example of the just 440 4.2-litre Maserati Indys built, and one of only around 50 in right-hand drive. No history prior to this century is known, but it appears to have six former keepers. It was acquired by the previous owner almost twenty-five years ago, and thereafter was acquired by the vendor in 2018 as a restoration project that never progressed, though it appears to be complete. The intention was for the vendor's specialist restorer to restore the Indy to concours standard, but sadly, the restorer's health battle and subsequent early passing meant this did not progress.

Obviously, the body shell and mechanical components will require extensive work, although the Red leather interior presents in a very good standard (saving significant restoration cost), and the engine is understood to have been overhauled c.30 years ago (unused since). Since the car appears to be substantially complete, the really hard part of these restorations—trying to obtain unobtainable parts—ought not to be a significant problem, and it will surely be very worthwhile to resurrect such a rare machine, with a potentially significant value if completed to an excellent standard. Should any advice or assistance be required the thriving Maserati Club UK will surely be glad to provide support. The Maserati is supplied with a V5 showing its current registration ‘WKY 424K’, plus a selection of manuals.

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