Update – Not too long after listing his Maserati, Ethan decided to hold on to it until the spring. Well, it’s springtime and he’s relisted it here on eBay. He has also lowered his reserve as he puts it, “a realistic reserve”. So be sure to take a closer look at this Quattroporte!

Reader Ethan M has decided to part ways with his Maserati barn find. It might be a four-door, but this Quattroporte looks fantastic with its Frua body. The engine is going to need a rebuild, but the major components are present and it has the ZF 5-speed transmission. Ethan is open to offers from buyers that plan on restoring it rather than parting it out to build a 450S replica. If that person is you, be sure to take a closer look at his ad via the link below.

What Makes It Special? This Maserati has not been touched since 1976 or 1977. It’s one of only 760 QPI cars made, and hundreds of these cars have been pillaged and scrapped over the years. While having 4 doors makes it worth about a third of a similar Maserati 2-door of the era, I think the Frua design will become more and more attractive as time goes on.

The price is OBO, but I’m trying to dodge the Maserati 450S replica builders that are still to this day scrapping these cars for engines, ZF transmissions, rear diffs, and VIN plates/titles. Some are building $300k+ cars, so $20k or $30k is still in the “parts car” price range.

Body Condition: It has a low-quality repaint. The body appears to be solid, with just a little surface rust underneath. QPI’s often developed gaping rust holes in the sills due to water collecting there. While this car was likely stored in a non-climate-controlled barn or shed in Louisiana for 40+ years, it seems to have dodged the bullet that took out many of these cars in the ’90s and early 2000s.

Mechanical Condition: The cylinder heads were removed in 1976 or 1977, and the pistons and liners have rust. The intake and carbs are missing. I have been told that the engines are relatively straightforward to rebuild. The ZF 5-speed gearbox feels great at the shift lever. The brakes were disabled when one frozen caliper was removed. The car needs restoration.

Seller’s Listing: Here on eBay

Special thanks to Ethan for listing this Maserati with us! Hopefully, it goes to a good home where it can be restored and enjoyed. So, would you rebuild the engine and enjoy this beautiful Italian?

Asking Price: $40,000

$40,000 Location: Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Pottstown, Pennsylvania Title Status: Clean

Clean VIN: AM107.1332

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