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The Shah of Iran approached Maserati with a request in 1958 for a 3500 GT fitted with a 450 S racing engine. Since the Maserati's entire team of 450 S cars having been obliterated in racing accidents, the company decided that this would be a good solution for some of the spare engines. Three 450 S-powered road cars were built for special clients. Thus, the 5000 GT was born and would eventually reach a production run of 34 bespoke automobiles.
This particular example was built for Briggs Cunningham who requested that the 5000 GT resemble the 450 S upon which its engineering had been based. Michelotti created the design, incorporating 430 S cues including to the rounded curves of its fenders. It had a glass linear greenhouse, ventilation scoops with decorative chrome 'strakes' tucked behind the front wheel arches, and a semi-tapered rear deck. There were hidden headlamps flanking a small oval grille opening.
This car was reportedly the most aerodynamic 5000 GT built. Its lines were developed in the wind tunnel at Università degli Studi di Torino.
After Cunningham tested the car at Monza, he used it to commute between various European race tracks at which his team was competing. By 1968, it had been relocated to Cunningham's home base in California, then to Oliver Kuttner of Virginia, who in 1988 offered it for sale. It was subsequently restored in the early 1990s in Europe, making its way to Poland, where in 1998 it was acquired by Alfredo Brener. In 2003, the car entered the care of its present owner.
Currently, the odometer reflects 66,693 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
This particular example was built for Briggs Cunningham who requested that the 5000 GT resemble the 450 S upon which its engineering had been based. Michelotti created the design, incorporating 430 S cues including to the rounded curves of its fenders. It had a glass linear greenhouse, ventilation scoops with decorative chrome 'strakes' tucked behind the front wheel arches, and a semi-tapered rear deck. There were hidden headlamps flanking a small oval grille opening.
This car was reportedly the most aerodynamic 5000 GT built. Its lines were developed in the wind tunnel at Università degli Studi di Torino.
After Cunningham tested the car at Monza, he used it to commute between various European race tracks at which his team was competing. By 1968, it had been relocated to Cunningham's home base in California, then to Oliver Kuttner of Virginia, who in 1988 offered it for sale. It was subsequently restored in the early 1990s in Europe, making its way to Poland, where in 1998 it was acquired by Alfredo Brener. In 2003, the car entered the care of its present owner.
Currently, the odometer reflects 66,693 miles.By Daniel Vaughan | Nov 2017
2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $700,000-USD $850,000
Lot was not sold
2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $1,100,000-USD $1,400,000
Sale Price :
USD $1,017,500
Recent Sales of the Maserati 5000 GT
(Data based on Model Year 1964 sales)
1964 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti Chassis#: AM103 016 Sold for USD$1,017,500 2017 RM Sothebys : Monterey | |
1964 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Sold for USD$302,500 2003 Monterey Sports and Classic Car Auction |
Maserati 5000 GTs That Failed To Sell At Auction
1964 Maserati 5000 GT's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1964 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe by Michelotti | AM103 016 | 2019 RM Sothebys : Monterey | $700,000 | $850,000 |
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