To Be OFFERED AT AUCTIONEstimate:
$120,000 - $140,000
- One of 485 Maserati Mexicos built from 1966-1973.
- One of 175 produced with the larger 4.7-Litre DOHC V-8.
- Power steering and air-conditioning equipped.
Two stories exist as to how the Maserati Mexico got its name. The
prototype show car was sold to Mexican President Adolfo Lopex
Mateos and the subsequent production car named after him. Another
claims it received the moniker after a Mexican owner crashed a 5000
GT chassis and returned the car to Italy for repair. Regardless,
all subsequent cars received the Mexico nameplate. The Mexico
became the first Maserati to be equipped with servo-assisted disc
brakes at all four wheels.
This is one of just 485 Mexicos produced from 1966 to 1973
including 175 equipped with Maserati's 29 b0hp 4.7-liter DOHC V-8
engine. In 1969, the car was made available with a smaller
4.2-liter V-8 as used in the Quattroporte. Based on the chassis of
the 5000 GT, the model debuted on the Vignale stand at the 1965
Turin Motor Show. It was well-received prompting Maserati to build
the car.
Produced on June 7, 1967, Maserati Classiche documentation shows
this car originally having been delivered to Rome, Italy; finished
in Argento Auteuil (silver) over black leather. Today, it is
finished in Rosso Rubino and equipped with Borrani chrome wire
wheels and Pirelli blackwall tires. Inside you'll find power
steering, air conditioning, a wood trim steering wheel and shift
knob, along with an upgraded Kenwood stereo radio with cassette
player.
The vehicle is described as well-kept and appears to be mostly
original under the bonnet where you will find the engine as
delivered new. Believed to be an older restoration, it appears to
have little wear and the chassis is original, but clean. Paint and
chrome are presentable with some wear and use evident. Equipped
with a five-speed manual transmission, this will provide its new
owner with lively performance and an enjoyable driving experience.
To view this car and others currently consigned to this auction,
please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo20.