1965 Maserati Sebring II Coupe

Maserati introduced the Sebring in March 1962 at the Geneva Salon, serving as a successor to the 3500 GTi. Named in honor of the Trident's victory at the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring, the new model rested on a 98.4-inch wheelbase chassis and wore elegant coachwork by Vignale. A redesigned second series arrived in 1965 after 348 examples of the first series had been built. Updates include a new headlamp arrangement and chromed louvers on the front fenders. Production of the Second Series reached 247 units, with 94 of those equipped with the original 3.5-liter displacement engine.

This particular example, chassis number 021, was ordered in December 1964 by Francois Staumont, an official marque importer in Brussels, Belgium. Optional features fitted at the factory include an electric clock, a Nardi steering wheel, and a Rosso Cordoba exterior with a White leather interior. It was delivered to the Belgian distributorship in March 1965. After residing in Belgium for many years, the Maserati was acquired by an American owner who imported it to the United States and commissioned a comprehensive restoration.

The current Massachusetts-based caretaker purchased the Maserati in 2016. In 2019, approximately $20,000 worth of mechanical work was performed, including a rebuild of the brakes, clutch, ignition, and cooling system. Four years later, the wheels were wrapped with correct Pirelli Cinturato tires.

This Maserasti has a five-speed gearbox, Borrani wire wheels, disc brakes, a tool kit and jack, and what appears to be the original Lucas fuel injection system.

By Daniel Vaughan | Apr 2024