Maserati Khamsin Coupé, 1982
Maserati Khamsin
Maserati Khamsin•
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Chassis No.: AM 120 437
Engine No.: AM 120 437
Estimate: £100,000 - £140,000 GBP
- Coachwork by
- Carrozzeria
- Bertone
- Registration no. VZ 240
- Top-of-the-range model
- One of only 430 built
- Desirable five-speed manual version
- Present ownership since 1994
Although seemingly less extravagant than the Bora supercar, the Khamsin was Maserati's biggest-engined and most expensive offering at the time of its introduction, and thus could justifiably claim to be its top-of-the-range model. By virtue of its front-engined layout the Khamsin offered greater practicality, providing a roomier and more comfortable interior and superior luggage carrying capacity. Only 430 examples of this most exclusive and consummate
Grande Routière
had been made when production ceased in 1982.
Finished in Rosso Rubino Metallic with matching trim and fitted luggage, this example was sold new to Mr W D Taylor of Chertsey by Ivor Hill Ltd, SW19 and first registered on 13th September 1982. The Khamsin was serviced regularly by Ivor Hill and Bell & Colvill, and in 1988 was sold via B&C to J B Ball Esq of Newstead Abbey Park, Nottingham (bill of sale in file).
In 1994 the Maserati was mechanically restored, including brakes/suspension/exhaust, by David Bruzas (Historic Car Restoration) of Woking for previous owner Bruce Owen of London SW7. In November 1994 Mr Owen sold the car via Pullicino Classics to the late owner (bill of sale on file). While in the deceased's collection the car was maintained and MoT'd annually, initially by Ferdi's Garage of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire (up to 2020) and then most recently by Modern Classics of Lytham. The most recent large bill is for a replacement clutch and wheel refurbishment in 2022 costing £3,300. In 1987 the mileage was 19,000kms and is now
circa
26,000kms.
Accompanying documentation consists of a good file of history including the original stamped service book; an original sales brochure; numerous bills and MoTs; and a V5C Registration Certificate for the cherished registration 'VZ 240' (previous registration 'KGC 306Y').
