1985 Maserati Coupe

Biturbo E Coupe

2.5L V6 Turbo

Automatic

ZAMAL1103FB313326

Clear

Gasoline

General Description The 1985 Maserati Biturbo "E" model is a unique west coast numbered edition of this 2-door, 4-seat coupe. Rear wheel drive with automatic transmission. 35,806 original miles. 2.5L V6 with twin turbochargers. Beautiful leather seats. Power steering, power windows, air conditioning, original AM/FM/cassette radio with Maserati emblem, power retractable antenna, digital clock/timer on dash. Retractable sun shades for the rear window. Maserati floor mats. Complete original tool kit in trunk. Upgrades This ultra-rare "E" model comes with numerous upgrades from the standard Biturbo. These upgrades include:Spearco liquid-to-air intercooler. Pushes horsepower to 205 (from the usual 185) and toque to 260 ft lbs @ 3500 rpmsLower/stiffer Bilstein shocksThicker anti-roll barWider wheels (205VR14 instead of the usual 190VR14) with anthracite paintUnique grillNardi wood steering wheelFog lightsNumbered plate identifying this as the 116th E model to be produced. These plates were only installed in E models imported to the west coast. This particular E also has unique features added by the previous owner:Polished aluminum everywhere - see photosSpoiler (taken from a 1987 Biturbo)European-model foglights (yellow); standard US foglights are whiteExtras Eagle-eyed observers may have noticed in the photos that the rear seat does not have headrests. Those headrests were only installed in E model Biturbos. The previous owner preferred to not have those headrests as they tended to block the view out the back window, so he replaced the seatback with one from a non-E Biturbo. I do have the original seatback with the headrests, however, and if you are local or willing to arrange shipping, the E model rear seatback will be included with your winning bid. Also available to local buyers, or to those who want to arrange shipping, I have an extra pair of doors (driver and passenger) with new paint in the original two-tone red/anthracite color scheme of the E model Biturbo. The doors are quite heavy, so be warned if you want them shipped - it would be expensive! Still, if you win the car, the extra doors will be yours, if you want them. An original owners manual (not a copy) will also be included. Body Condition: Body panels painted with original paint are: hood, trunk and spoiler, front and rear bumper, and "B" pillar covers. Two small rust spots are driver side C pillar cover (water can't drain under stainless molding, typical spot) about 2" dia, and some bubbling behind the front fender. The driver’s door has dings (seen in photo). Maintenance What's Good: Valves were adjusted within the past 500 miles. Battery hardly used, A/C charged and cold, good Falken tires (note one tire has a very slow leak and would go flat in weeks if not kept up to pressure). Perfect condition underhood foam mat (you often find these in tatters). All gauges work. When I bought the car (about 8 years ago), the previous owner had just installed a new muffler, brake pads, wheel bearings, and had replaced the timing belt, water pump, thermostat, plugs, wires, and alternator. All are still in fine condition as I've put hardly any miles on the car since that time. What Needs Work: The car starts easily, but idles rough sometimes; I do not have the expertise to troubleshoot this. The power windows both work, but have a much easier time going down than going up (they do work, just slowly). The "Fine Print" Car has been garaged for the past 8 years and driven only occasionally (never more than 25 miles in a single trip). How you take the car home is up to you once you've paid, but I strongly suggest you arrange for a professional auto transporter. The car is currently registered "Planned Non-Operation" in California. All sales are final: vehicle is being sold AS-IS. Ask all questions prior to auction end!