1985 Maserati Biturbo

Coupe Coupe

6 - Cyl.

Manual

ZAMAL1104FB311598

Gasoline

1985 Maserati Biturbo Coupe OFFERED WITH NO RESERVE VIN: ZAMAL1104FB311598 24,300 original miles Rust-free Non-smoker, extra clean Clean CARFAX Starts, stops, runs and drives as it should A high-style Italian GT for the price of an econobox! PHOTOS: There are more than 100 photos below. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow About the Maserati Biturbo · Maserati was owned by DeTomaso 1975-1992 · Biturbo produced 1981-1994 · Designed by Pierangelo Andreani, an engineer from DeTomaso · V6 engine based (loosely) on Maserati Formula One design · First ever production car with a twin-turbo engine Standard Equipment · 2.5 liter aluminum block and heads V6 engine with three valves per cylinder and twin IHI turbochargers · 185 hp, 208 ft-lb torque · Leather and suede interior · 5-speed ZF transmission · Rear wheel drive · Independent suspension · 4-wheel Brembo disc brakes · Air conditioning · Power windows and locks Options as-built · Nero (black) exterior · Two-tone tan leather and suede interior Engine · 2.5 liter aluminum block and heads V6 engine with three valves per cylinder and twin IHI turbochargers · 185 hp, 208 ft-lb torque · Original, complete factory exhaust, including catalytic converter · Starts, idles, runs, drives and stops as it should. · Gauges show normal temperature, oil pressure, boost and voltage · No oil consumption, noises or smoking concerns · No obvious oil leaks · Recent oil change service 5-Speed Transmission · ZF manual transmission · 1st gear “down and left” in the racing style · Transmission shifts smoothly up and down to all gears with no noises · No leaks · Clutch operates as it should, with no shudder or slipping [10/1 update- bled the clutch. Works great.] Suspension, brakes, steering · Rear-wheel drive · Brembo 4-wheel disc brakes · DOT 4 brake fluid just replaced. Brakes are firm. · Michelin MXV tires, as built · 5 alloy factory wheels, including spare, all in good condition · Does not pull or have uneven tire wear. No noises or looseness. Steering wheel is level when driving straight. · Limited slip differential · Transmission and differential oils both correctly filled. · No transmission oil leaks · 3 driveshaft universals just greased with no noises or clunking · Driveshaft center bearing in good condition with no noises · No leaks of brake fluid · Shocks and struts not leaking, feel firm on the road with no clunking or other noises from suspension. Body · Nero exterior with tan leather interior · Paint is clean with no fading · Ziebart rust preventative applied inside body and on undercarriage when new. Receipts included. · No body or other structural rust whatsoever · All panel gaps as-new. Doors and lids all open and close easily and with no noises or rubbing. · Windshield washers and wipers all work · Halogen headlights with fog lights · Power windows · Power door lock on passenger’s door. Driver’s door lock is manual, by design. · Manually-adjusted side mirrors · Rear defroster works · Minimal wear on leather seats · Gritti alloy and wood steering wheel fully polished and in great condition · Steering is adjustable for height and reach · All wood trim in very good condition with no cracking · Carpet in good condition with no fraying · Very nice genuine suede leather headliner · Rear sunshades working in as-new condition · All glass in very good condition · All seals in very good condition · All exterior and interior lights, visors, mirrors working Other Features · Manual climate control with air conditioning - A/C compressor runs when A/C switched on. · Blaupunkt AM/FM radio/cassette player and 4 speakers, all working · Black finish power antenna works correctly · Fiamm air horns work properly and loudly · All instruments work properly. Clock is accurate · Speedometer and odometer accurate as compared to GPS on road tests · No warning lights on · New battery Also included: · Set of owner’s manuals · Receipts from new through 1990 · Two ignition keys, glovebox and trunk kyes · Original window sticker · Clean CARFAX. Click here for a copy · Carpeted aftermarket floor mats · Full tool kit, jack and spare tire release crank “The large print giveth and the small print taketh away”- Tom Waits: Please remember, this is a used car, which, as nice as it may be, is not prefect. I strive to deliver accurate descriptions, but it is possible to miss small deficiencies and will not be held liable for these minor misnomers. This vehicle is sold AS IS/WHERE IS and comes with no warranties, expressed or implied, whatsoever. Known issues: Michelin tires are very original, so they are dry-rotted and should be replaced before any real use. Timing belt age is unknown. All belts should be replaced before any real use. Steering vibrates at some speeds and on braking- old tires suspected. Water spots in paint on top surfaces. Not visible in photos, but can be seen in certain light. Paint is not cracking or damaged. Dent in roof at left rear. Paint rubbed through to primer 2” long on roof at right b-pillar top. See photos. Dent in trunk lid at rear edge center. Front valance touched up in two places. Rear bumper cover split 2” long at left, below tail light. See photos. Very soft dent in right door, in front of handle. Power windows are slow in operation. No noises or shudder. Suspect regulators need fresh grease. Few scratches in leather on seats, but leather is not cut Wear on some interior surfaces Carpet and vinyl/leather are discolored in some places. See photos Hood and trunk gas struts do not support lids open. New parts are available on eBay. Surface rust on undercarriage. Does not affect structure or function of any system. A/C compressor operates, see photos, but A/C does not blow cold. Needs refrigerant. Vent system only blows through defrost vents at windshield. Vacuum controls and/or hoses suspected leaking. Some vacuum fittings under hood are disconnected. No repair has been attempted. Two air filter straps broken. New parts are available on eBay. Cold air ducts to air filter dry-rotted. Engine performance is not effected. Differential seeping gear oil at input seal. Differential is full of oil and did not require much to top-off. See photo. Gas filler door release does not operate. [10/1 update- I got bored and fixed this today. Lubed cable, latch and hinge.] Not included: · NO ADDITIONAL PARTS OR RECORDS ARE INCLUDED · NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE THAT ARE NOT IN PHOTOS, SORRY Pre-purchase inspection is welcomed. Please contact me through “Ask a question” to arrange inspection and for any additional information. There is no “Buy It Now” price. Auction will not end early. Car will be sold to the highest bidder. Terms: Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup or shipping. $1000.00 deposit required within 48 hours of auction close. PayPal accepted for deposit, only. Payment methods accepted: -Wire transfer in US funds. -Cashier's Check (certified from US or Canadian bank) or money order. -Cash (in person). PayPal not accepted for full purchase payment. Bid with confidence! See my 100% positive feedback. PHOTOS: There are more than 100 photos below. Please allow time to load on slower Internet connections. You can also Click here for high-resolution slideshow