Cool! In a way... Some custom work done that would not be done today. I am growing increasingly fond of Indy as a model with lights up. Daytime lights is mandatory in many countries which helps.
It was advertised in Enrico's site 5 or 6 years ago I think. It needs to be put back to original, just add discrete small round headlights behind the grille as many have done such as on Boras to flash at traffic etc. Good idea this thread the Indy deserves it, first Modenese car I ever rode in, in 1975, started my passion at 11 on the Autobahn with my dad Many Indys rusted away as they were used as daily drivers and rusted worse than other modles. I recall a Belgian one I saw 35 years ago in Neuilly near Paris that was still being used daily, had its additional headlights under the nose facing...one the moon, the other the sewer and the really bad rust could be seen from 30 meters away... The problem which keeps many from selling is that the interiors are usually in very bad shape which is a major nturn off and you can see the interior from outside more than in most cars...and there is so much leather to replace it is costly. It was too costly before but now that they are slowly creeping up in value in today's market -though not as fast as other Maser GT's- it will help and just like with Euro bumpered Khamsins in the US, once people have seen a good Indy then it really makes an impact and they want one whereas the ratty old dogs are a turn off. Best regards, Marc
Here is a shot of a postcard showing Count Giovanni "Johnny" Lurani the racer journalist in his as well as cars being stored at the factory before delivery in period. MS Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes, that's where I found this photo. I was wondering if the new owner had changed it back to its original state. Probably the most practical of all Maserati GTs. Pleny of room for luggage, and although not obvious, it's a genuine four-seater. I'm a six footer and I sat in the rear seat with Marcello in the front seat, and he's another six-footer, at the Candini workshop.
Hello Jack, There were several strikes and yes this could well be during one. Mammamia you are right the Indy is amazingly roomy with seats for 4 tall people and a large trunk, Madame can't complain about lack of space Best regards, MS
I'm hoping that my Indy will magically appear... Many thanks, Craig (UK) Image Unavailable, Please Login
Interesting comment about Indys being in worse condition due to more use. They are certainly a very practical car. Here is my interior - carpets urgently needing replacement. Craig Image Unavailable, Please Login
Beautiful interior! The double binnacle dash is certainly a very cool design! Imho one og best GT interiors from the period if not the best. Carpets look fine? You should see mine... (Otherwise my interior and senape leather is near identical. No 2nd ashtray in mine though. )
Thank you. Much appreciated. I'm putting together a Maserati Indy Photographic Register, will it be okay to include your photos ?
Of course. Go right ahead. Anyone with any semi-qualified guess as to how many Indys might have survived without being scrapped or nob-salvagable?
Thank you. No idea on how many are left. My register numbers 179 so far. Email me at [email protected] for the hyperlink.
My very first car magazine purchase was the January 1979 issue of Road and Track at the age of 17. In the classified ad section was a Maserati Indy. I thought it looked so cool and exotic, and I still do. I was hooked on cars from that moment on and I haven't looked back since!
Indy 4900, 1973, LHM brakes, AM116491988 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
Indy 4900, 1973, LHM brakes, AM116491838 Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
AM116491708 Year 1972, 4900 motor, Borg Warner aut gear, 14" Borrani wheels Regards Bisgaard Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
