1983 Maserati Merak SS - Matching Numbers

• UK-supplied, RHD Merak SS, one of the very last built and indicating just 63,248km (39,300 miles)
• One of the most striking car designs of the 70s, beautifully presented in Giallo with a light tan leather interior
• A late matching numbers SS benefitting from updates including lightweight body, revised motor with 220bhp and improved brakes
• Accompanied by a comprehensive history file including the Maserati Certificate of Origin and many invoices for maintenance over the years
• Offered from 7 years private ownership with substantial investment to lift the Maserati to its current excellent condition with supporting invoices on file
• Rarely do right-hand drive examples come to market, especially so well maintained and at such a sensible guide

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Offered here is a lovely, privately owned, UK-supplied, matching numbers Merak SS indicating just 63,258km (39,300 miles) at the time of cataloguing, finished in striking Giallo with light-tan leather seats, a black leather dashboard and black carpets and presented in excellent overall condition. This example is accompanied by a substantial history file which contains a wealth of invoices for maintenance and remedial works over the years. Most recently it's been maintained by highly regarded Italian sports car specialist Italia Autosport. Also found within the file is a Maserati Certificate of Origin, original handbook, original logbook and the current V5c.

Meraks are rarely seen on British roads as, although around 300 right-drive examples were originally produced, only 50 are believed to remain in the UK and, of those, just 17 are currently road registered. This example would have been one of the very last manufactured and the SS benefits from the more powerful 220 bhp V6 engine, revised interior and improved braking system. Supplied new to Sam Speed Garages of Manchester and first registered on 1st April 1983 originally finished in 'Marrone' (metallic brown), the car was professionally re-sprayed in its current 'Giallo Ginestra' around 2001. Dry-stored correctly ever since, the exterior remains in superb order and the original interior also presents very well thanks to a more recent freshen up.

Revered in period for excellent performance and decent handling, today the Merak remains highly sought after, especially in right-hand drive form ,due to low production numbers, a low survival rate and, of course, the remarkable razor-sharp 70s styling from Ital Design. Described as 'on-the-button', from 7-years private ownership and offered at a realistic guide, this is a great opportunity.