1994 Maserati 222 4V

• A late-production, left-hand drive example with a 5-speed manual gearbox
• Only two owners from new. Owned by our vendor since 2010 forming part of his significant private collection
• The 222 4V was hand-built at the Modena factory from 1991 - 1994 and was the first model to utilise the 4-valve, DOHC heads on the 90-degree V6, 2.8-Litre engine
• Stunning condition – over £6k spent at Maserati specialist McGraths in 2016
• 280bhp at 5,500 rpm. As a result of 10 year's worth of development, the 222 4V proved to be a sweet and reliable car
• Fastidiously maintained throughout its life, totally cossetted and it shows

The Maserati 222 4V was hand-built by the Modena factory from 1991 – 1994. Only 130 examples were produced of which 11 were right-hand drive and 119 left-hand-drive examples. The 4V was the first model to have the 'Quattrovalvole', DOHC heads fitted to the twin-turbocharged, 2.8-litre, 90-degree V6  boosting standard power output by over 50 bhp to 280 bhp at 5,500 rpm and the 4V also introduced 'active electronic suspension' that could be adjusted whilst driving.

Being the result of over 10 years worth of development, the 222 4V proved to be sweet and reliable being bereft of electronic trickery such as ABS or traction control but endowed with the new Getrag box, a traditional LSD and light in weight, it offers an exceptional and rewarding driving experience.

Dating from 1994, this particular left-hand drive, 5-speed manual example is one of the very last 222 4Vs made (No.113) and has clearly been particularly well looked after throughout its life. Originally delivered to Japan when new, it remained with its first owner all the way up until 2010, when our vendor imported it into the UK where it has been part of his significant private collection ever since, meaning this rare car has had only two owners from new.

Showing only 67,023km (41,646 miles), this 5-speed manual car drives superbly and was treated to over £6k of expenditure at the respected marque specialist, McGrath Maserati in 2016 with minimal mileage since.

Clearly fastidiously maintained throughout its life, this rare car is accompanied by its UK V5C, MOT and history file. Having enjoyed the opportunity to drive this car recently we can report it drives superbly and is ready for its next owner to use and enjoy. Given this is a very rare opportunity, we welcome and encourage interested parties to book an appointment to come and see the car either at our storage facility before the sale or during the Silverstone Classic weekend itself.