1965 Maserati Sebring II Coupe

The Maserati Sebring was named in celebration of the company's victory at the 12-Hour race held there in 1957. While several of Italy's top coachbuilders provided bodies for the 3500 GT, most of the Sebrings were clothed in 2+2 bodywork by Vignale from a Giovanni Michelotti design. They were based on a shortened 3500 GT chassis and were powered by the company's 3500cc inline six-cylinder engine. Initially the engine produced 220 horsepower but quickly rose to 235 horsepower for 1963. The Maserati engine grew to 3.7 liters from late 1964.

This example is a late-production Series I. It was ordered on January 29th of 1964, by Fausto Bardesono of Torino and was delivered soon after on February 5th through dealer S.A.I.E. Torino in Grigio (Gray) over Pelle Rosso (red leather) upholstery. Subsequent known owners include John Weinberger and John Boccardo.

In 1989, the car was professionally restored, and was subsequently freshened for Boccardo from 2003 to 2005.

This car has period Michelin 'X' radial tires mounted on Borrani wire wheels. The 3500cc inline six-cylinder engine has a period triple Weber 40 DCOE carburetor conversion, along with original identification plaques and stampings. The luggage compartment contains an original spare wheel with its Pirelli Cinturato tire, along with a jack and tool roll.

By Daniel Vaughan | May 2015