1975 Maserati Bora Matching Numbers 4.9L V8

This 1975 Bora, chassis #AM11749xxxxx/engine #AM10711xxxxx, is a matching numbers example that exhibits driver quality condition. Its origins are rooted in the City of Angles, with Los Angeles California serving as its first home once it departed the factory according to the original delivery note. Included in the Maserati Classiche Documents is a document that reads Mantaggio E Finitura Venturra (End of Line Data Sheet) in the heading and indicates that the car was shipped to New York on June 6, 1975. The Avviso Di Spedizione (Delivery Note) then shows invoice 334/A of July 5, 1975 to have this example arriving at Spett. Furthermore, bringing light to the more recent whereabouts of this example, the service records show a $10k service. Based off of this authentic documentation as well as the service records, it can be concluded that this example spent the majority of its life on the west coast, specifically in California.
Upon approach of this car, one will notice some minor imperfections in the paint which can be attributed to previous road use that has been accompanied by proper service and maintenance. These imperfections consist of several small nicks that have been touched up as well as a light scuff here and there but nothing severe enough to make one cringe. This car has been tastefully altered from its original yellow exterior to a deep and elegant navy blue. Continuing one’s examination of the car, the panel fitment and seams all fall into acceptable clearances.
Moving to the interior, a glance at the door jams will reveal that the color change was quite thorough and properly completed with very clean jams. The driver and passenger seats are finished in a gray leather (originally black) have no tears or notable eye sores with their unique shape making them not only attractive but fairly comfortable. With the door open, some fading located on the side of the dash where the door panel meets it can be noted but items such as this contribute to the patina of the car. Once seated, you are presented with the original steering wheel and gauges. A look around the cabin will reveal elements that are consistent with an enjoyable and original driver quality car; some flaws, but again nothing short of a driver. The components and finishing materials have a welcomed age on them and function as they should.
Stepping out of the cabin and relocating to the rear of the car, peering through the rear glass you are presented with the engine cover that Maserati decided to implement to cater to their more sophisticated consumer base. It is not until the rear bonnet is opened and the cover removed where one can then gaze at the 4.9L V8 engine, boasting the Maserati name on each of the valve covers. Once again this reveals a driver quality car with the engine bay in presentable and obviously serviced condition but to make it perfect, it would need some tidying up cosmetically. Mechanically however, the engine runs strong and pulls well with no major leaks or issues noted. Many of the hoses are supple and new along with new gaskets and a rebuilt fuel system. Sitting behind the engine is the original spare in its original boot.
This 1975 Maserati Bora has an immense amount of enjoyment to offer, for it presents in a driver quality state that can be enjoyed without the burden for worrying about incurring minor flaws during use. Alternatively, it would be the perfect base for an easy cosmetic restoration back to its interesting original colors. Mechanically, it is well sorted and performs flawlessly making it the perfect sunny Sunday afternoon driver that has been well tended to. The Bora came about during a revolutionary period for cars and possesses the elements that qualify it as a 70’s supercar but omits the majority of the inconveniences that similar cars like the Countach have. The example on offer is the more desirable 4.9L model, awarding it much more growth potential.