Description
Maserati Indy 4, 9 L, >100K Euros recent works, Known ex-driver, complete history, 1000 Km since total restoration Designed by Virginio Vairo and Delio Meinardi, the Maserati Indy was presented as a prototype by the Vignale bodyworks at the 1968 Turin International Motor Show and then by Maserati at the 1969 Geneva Motor Show.
Although the name "Indy" recalls Maserati's two victories at the Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940, the Maserati Indy 4. 9L is a luxurious, high-performance 2+2 GT.
Its competitors were the Ferrari 365GT 2+2, the Lamborghini Espada and the Aston Martin DBS V8. With a claimed performance of 320 bhp, 481 Nm of torque, 6. 2 seconds from 0-100 km/ h and a top speed of 270 km/ h, the Maserati Indy 4. 9 L rivalled the Lamborghini Espada and outperformed the Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 and the Aston Martin DBS V8. Its list price of 145, 000 FF (Francs) reflected its advantageous attributes and positioning. While the Aston Marin was priced at the same level, the Lamborghini and Ferrari were priced at 120, 000 FF. 1, 104 examples were produced, including 300 with the very powerful and torquey 4. 9-litre engine. By way of comparison, 787 were produced of the Aston Martin DBS V8, 801 of the Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 and 1, 227 of the Lamborghini Espada.
In addition to the Ghibli SS engine, the Indy 4. 9 L featured extremely powerful braking with large-diameter ventilated discs (300 mm front and 270 mm rear) at all four wheels, which was advanced for its time, as was the five-speed ZF manual gearbox.
Its Italian elegance, its ambient luxury, the real 4 seats, a voluminous trunk complete its panoply of car ideal for long comfortable journeys at high speed. The Maserati Indy 4, 9 L is one of the rare cars of the period 60-70 usable daily in our contemporary traffic conditions. The example offered for sale is a version 4, 9 L of 01/ 01/ 1975. The current owner has commissioned a long and meticulous restoration at a cost exceeding 100K Euros. This includes, among other things, a complete engine overhaul, refurbishment of all chassis and transmission components, improvement of the cooling and air-conditioning system, refurbishment of the braking system, rustproofing of the chassis shell including hollow body, new exhaust system, chromes, all new seals and silent blocks....
Patina elements such as the leathers have been retained to preserve the car's patina. Since total restoration, the car has travelled the 1, 000 km required to bring it up to full working order. A complete file accompanies the car. It includes detailed invoices for the restoration, ownership documents for the 5 owners, including singer and presenter Jean-Luc Lahaye, and maintenance invoices. A French car since it was first marketed in 1975, this car is aimed at a discerning collector who understands the value of quality workmanship and is looking for refinement and reliability. An expert appraisal is currently underway to complete the file.
