1971 Maserati Indy 4.7 by Vignale                Registrat...

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£25,000 - £30,000

1971 Maserati Indy 4.7 by Vignale               

Registration Number: AWW 477K
Chassis Number: AM116 471112
Recorded Mileage: 15,208 kilometres

- Subject to older restoration by Danish specialist Skallebolle

The Maserati Indy debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 1969 as a tribute to the Italian automaker’s 1939 and 1940 victories at the Indianapolis 500 with its 8CTF race cars. Designed by Vignale and built on a unibody structure, the Indy four-seater coupe bridged the gap between the Ghibli and the Mexico, its higher roofline offering more headroom for rear passengers compared to the Ghibli. The Indy launched with a 4,136-cubic-centimeter V-8 engine featuring double overhead camshafts and producing an impressive 260 horsepower. Maserati manufactured 436 examples in this spec before increasing engine displacement, first to 4.7 liters and finally to 4.9 liters. Standard equipment included a two-way adjustable steering column, leather upholstery, tinted electric windows, reclining seats, fog lamps, a heated rear windscreen, and a dashboard-mounted clock. Power steering, an automatic transmission, and a radio were optional. Production for the Indy ended in 1975 with a total of 1,102 examples produced, according to Maserati’s website.

A 1971 example, we understand this later 4.7 litre Indy was supplied new in Milan before traveling first to the MIddle East and then back to Europe a few years later. The Indy was subject to a restoration in the 1990s in Denmark by Italian car specialist Skallebolle. We understand the work took some 800 hours and included a bare metal repaint in Rosso Fuoco, complemented by a tan leather interior, in addition to a comprehensive mechanical rebuild. In 2022 the Indy was treated to a further inspection and engine tune by an Italian sports car specialist. Sadly the history file documenting restoration and maintenance has been lost during an ownership change, however having inspected the car we can report that cosmetically the car presents very nicely, with attractive paintwork, chromework and interior, and a clean engine bay with evidence of fairly recent maintenance. The Indy started immediately and both idled and drove well on test.

In our opinion, with well-proportioned sharp looks and long legged performance in abundance, this eminently usable GT would make a worthy addition to any collection. Accompanying the car is a Maserati-branded suitcase and UK V5C document.