The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2019 - 9th & 10th November 2019

www.silverstoneauctions.com 147 + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20% Cars Sunday 10th November 2019 1965 Maserati Mistral 3700 LOT 416 At the same time, the brakes, clutch and electrics all received attention, the car was fully serviced with fresh fluids and, after a thorough road test, we understand the car is now running perfectly. During this post-restoration service and review, the decision was also taken to recover the front seats in matching Salisbury Moonglow leather, which included all new foam. The invoice for all this came to £8,987 with an additional £783 of parts provided by Mcgrath Maserati all detailed in the owner’s file along with copies of the original Italian registration, owner’s handbook, workshop manual, various service and parts invoices, restoration photos, recent service invoices, an MOT (February 2020) and its UK V5c. Anyone who has ever driven a 6-cylinder Maserati will tell you that they are an incredible driving experience. Driving a 1960’s rare Italian classic in any number of events will give the new owner unparalleled opportunities for touring in the grand manner. I know that’s equally possible in a Jaguar or an Aston but this car’s name ends in ‘i’, it’s a Maserati, you can’t even pronounce that without sounding like an Italian chef, and it’s been owned by people called Bronsini and Bondiolo and Tambellini. Bellisima. This Mistral’s interesting history, fabulous presentation and recent mechanical attention make it a coveted usable asset for the serious enthusiast and it is now ready for a new owner and more adventures. Maybe it’s time to be ‘taken by the wind’.