1989 Maserati Spyder

2491CU.CM

Automatic

ZAMFN1103KA331938

1989 MASERATI SPYDER Up for bid is a 1989 Maserati Spyder convertible. Everything in this car is factory and original. I am selling this on behalf of the original owner, a lady in her late 70s who bought it brand-new for over $100,000 in 1989 and now does not have the ability to handle this car. Based on the service record book, the majority of miles were put on the vehicle during the first few years of ownership. The last fifteen years haven't had a lot of miles put on it. The factory service record book, factory service manual, and leather/suede factory owner's manual are included. This car is in extremely good condition. This car has always been in the garage. The paint and interior are all original! The paint is still that bright factory Maserati red. The interior is mostly a grainy, creamy leather, with side panels in a creamy grey suede; the dash is in a light blue suede (very striking and unusual - typical Italian style!). I have been driving the vehicle for the last few weeks to prepare it for selling as it has been garaged for a long time without being driven. I just had brand-new tires installed (including the spare). From driving the vehicle, here is what I have noticed: It's a little cold-blooded when starting it up in the morning, but the starting has been getting better and better the more the car is driven. It may need further tune-up work. The heating and a/c work, but the blower motor is going out. The speedometer sticks occasionally, but the sticking has decreased in frequency the more the car has been driven. The odomter and tripometer are working fine. All of the windows are working fine; all of the gauges seem to be working fine. The electric trunk release button and fuel door release button seem to be working fine. The car handles great and drives nice. All in all, this car is in great shape, especially considering the year. It is a very clean, well-maintained car. With a little TLC, you will have an exceptional car. You'll be hard-pressed to find one as clean as this. Please ask me any questions that you like; later in the week I will be posting photos of the undercarriage. In the meantime, I'll let the photos do most of the talking for me! This vehicle is sold as-is, without reserve. On May-21-12 at 19:26:45 PDT, seller added the following information: UPDATE 5/21/12 I have received numerous inquiries regarding the timing belt and the original MSRP. As far as the timing belt goes, buyers should assume that this car will need that service. Although the car was regularly serviced, and even if it is not due to a service because of the mileage interval, the fact remains that it sat for several years. From what I have received via email, the timing belt itself has a shelf life of two to five years, regardless of the mileage. Based on that alone, I would say it will need that service. As far as the original MSRP - I do not have the original sticker, and I am relying completely on my elderly friend... I cannot vouch for the condition of her memory! For those of you who have let me know that the MSRP on this vehicle was significantly lower, I would say bid accordingly if the original MSRP is a concern to you. I am being told that this is a 2.8 liter engine; I will verify tomorrow. Also, I will do my best to get it up on a hoist to get photos of the undercarriage. Thank you everyone for your inquiries and the crash course on Maseratis! I am no expert and have been relying on my friend. It looks like there are a lot of Maserati experts and enthusiasts out there; I hope my lack of information does not deter from the fact that this is a very clean, nice car!On May-24-12 at 21:33:27 PDT, seller added the following information: 5/24/12 UPDATE I've added three more pictures. Two show the undercarriage; one shows BOTH sides of the top (I put two into one photo). Upon closer inspection of the top, each side has a spot of wear in the same place, most likely due to the way the top folds/rubs when being opened/closed. As far as the undercarriage, the car doesn't appear to be leaking any type of fluids. I have reached the max amount of photos I can upload, so if you would like additional photos, please send me your email address and what specific photos you would like to see.Thanks!