Lot details Registration No: RUP660P Chassis No: 117-0225 Mot Expiry: Aug 2006
Introduced at the 1971 Geneva Salon, the Bora was Maserati's first (and to date only) mid-engined supercar. Funded by parent Citroen, its menacing Giorgetto Giugiaro penned silhouette clothed a sophisticated steel monocoque chassis equipped with all-round double wishbone independent suspension and the French manufacturer's latest generation hydraulic hardware. Thus, able to boast power-assistance for its rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes, retractable headlights, single-plate clutch and adjustable pedal box, the Bora was a world away from its Lamborghini Miura rival in terms of refinement. Cradled by a dedicated subframe, its quad twin-choke Weber DCNF fed 4,719cc DOHC V8 engine was mated to a ZF 5-speed DS-25/2 transaxle (as used by the Ford GT40). Credited with 310bhp and 339lbft of torque, the Bora was reputedly capable of 168mph and 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds. Praised by the contemporary motoring press for their verve and composure, a mere 289 4.7 litre Boras are thought to have left the Trident factory.
Finished in yellow with black leather upholstery, this particular right-hand drive example is described by the vendor as being in very good overall condition. Reportedly the subject of "an extremely comprehensive restoration by Modena Engineering in the late 1990s", it is said to retain "a detailed photographic record showing the extent to which each component was refurbished and in many cases replaced with extremely hard to find genuine Maserati (not Citroen) parts". Riding on correct-type alloy wheels, this fabulous Bora is offered for sale with original leather service binder, MOT certificate valid until 26th March 2006 and history file (ownership correspondence, copy registration documents, Modena / Bill McGrath / Eurospares invoices etc).
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