This 1974 Maserati Merak (chassis AM122US1378) is offered as a driver level car despite the fact it doesn’t currently drive. Though running a recently rebuilt motor, the car needs further brake and clutch hydraulics work and could also benefit from some targeted cosmetic tidying, especially inside the cabin. Find it here on eBay in Nashville, Tennessee with a $31,500 BIN.

The seller describes paint as aged and average, though photos show it to be pretty heavily faded. Other issues include dulled brightwork and a poorly aligned front lid–look around the headlight doors. Rust is said to be limited to underneath the driver’s door and right rear rocker, however photos show it’s actually the passenger’s door that shows some very mild corrosion.

This is one of several promising looking lift shots, however it should be noted that the undertrays have not been removed and there is potential for hidden rust on the other side.

An earlier, Citroen SM-dashboard equipped car, the dash itself appears to be uncracked but does show evidence of color fade as well as what looks like some bubbling or warpage–glove box lid fit is almost never good. The too-small, non-OEM steering wheel looks out of place, an issue exacerbated by the adjustable column’s current low position. Carpets look tired and the center console is damaged near the driver’s foot, however leather upholstery looks salvageable with an intense moisturizing and some seam stitching on the front passenger seat.

.Recently rebuilt with an SS spec cam, the car’s 3.0 liter V6 looks dusty in a cluttered, oily engine bay–as long as it’s pulled why not tidy things up a bit? No word on how much the rebuild cost, however a further $1,800 for final tuning is quoted. Citroen-based hydraulics means sorting brake and clutch assist won’t necessarily be as straightforward as it sounds, and we suspect it’s not already been done either due to expense, lack of qualified techs or both.

Budget $10k for further mechanical sorting just to be safe, and maybe another $10k for new paint and interior work. Focus on the mechanicals and rust abatement first and split the rest up over time, though in the end you’d still be underwater for at least a few years–right now Hagerty says a concours-condition car is worth just under $50k. Rational investment or not, we’d hope it gets the love it deserves.