Well if that is the case then someone has subsequently added the trident tip bodywork to the center of the opening so why not just put the earlier european or USA bumpers on it? There are also no vents in the hood. To me this looks like a 74 or earlier car but they could have eliminated the hood vents and added the trident point to a 75 or later USA car and deleted the bigger side markers too. So still the same question ...
The supplied bumpers were just to suit 'requirements' doubtless. Looks much better as this treatment or similar (Trepenier?). IMHO. Euro' bumpers don't protect, and US bumpers (early, lack any 'look'). BIG bumpers, just out of the question. Save the weight... delete all bumpers. Necessitates some tasteful dressing inside opening however, so as to fade attention away, etc. Screen? Other? Protect the Radiator at least somehow. I do like the small euro'-style side reflectors in the beltline. Delete the US ones or leave 'em (kind of used to that look by now in US anyway). Looks-wise, could be good to put some black electrical tape or something over the port side blank half of the air/AC intake. Just save any removed parts for any future owner, as there's no accounting... NE
If it sells close to that top number I'm going to have some serious thinking to do. But will these prices hold? If it sells far short don't be terribly disappointed. I know of a much nicer one than this that sold privately here last August for $140K. I thought that was too low when asked but ...
Sold "Unter Vorbehalt" (The highest offer of 116 000 Euros didn't match seller's expectations, but maybe car was sold after the auction at a slightly higher pricer.) Image Unavailable, Please Login
The fact that it peaked @ 116K euros says something, but what? It doesn't look like collectors are clamoring for these cars quite yet.
I don't have anything specific and the photos are low quality but after looking at it it seems like a decent driver with a nice color combination, older paint, original interior and it's a US car which is easily converted to European specs. I don't know that a whole lot of Boras had engine swaps some did though. Only 235 cars built. 4.9-litre V8, 320 hp. The first Maserati with mid-mounted engine! Matching-Numbers. Body restored some years ago. Interior in good original condition. Engine, gearbox and mechanics in good condition. Last inspection as veteran car 04.2011.
Hello--- Finally, the market seems interested in the incredible car that the Bora is; Scuderia Sportiva Colonia 235,000 euros. In case the usual suspects have more self-deprecating views on this topic, please remember that mine is NOT for sale at double ++ this price! Thanks. B. Image Unavailable, Please Login
1973 Maserati Bora 4.9 | Gooding & Company This is the auction to watch but auction houses aren't always dead on either. A few sales at this number certainly would be a strong indicator. I think they're still undervalued but I'm a bit biased. That would still be far less than a Ferrari Boxer and neither are even in the same universe as a Miura or early Countach.
Scottsdale is in less than 3 weeks, hopefully the bora blows up on the block! Not literally... That is
If you're in a cash out frame of mind I guess so. For small time guys like me it's saying goodbye forever though unless the market subsequently crashes. Far too many of the other cars I'd like to experience have also risen spectacularly. I'd love for it to at least catch the Ferraris, history says otherwise though. The Bora is more like a beautiful and very handsome, faithful wife whereas the Miura, Countach and Boxer (a bit less so) are the hot mistress. The rest is not hard to figure out ... I wonder if that Bora has been done to the highest restoration level such as the Miuras, Countachs and a lot of Ferraris have?
Good point, I've always said to my myself over the past year: cut it loose and it's likely gone forever. What to do with the money? Buy a modern sports car only to let its value drop like a rock? I'm not playing at that level either to write it off. I like that I'm driving a classic that is appreciating and will, or should, always be more valuable than I have invested In it. I've been doing mechanical sorting for the Last 12 months off and on on #510 and Although the frustration of not being able to "get in and go" whenever and wherever, like my Ferraris, I still love this car. There have been a few times when I was ready to move on, but then a day like today happens: Wife and I took out Bora (me driving) and Maranello (she) Xmas shopping over 50 miles away. What a great drive and a great GT car that Bora is!
Bonhams : 1978 Maserati Bora 4.9 Chassis no. AM 117/49-US 960 Ok, here's another going off at the Scottsdale auctions in a few weeks. It's at the lower end of the Bora value spectrum at 50-100k but it's in pretty rough shape.
Yep, it's running like a top. Had it out all day today for a very enjoyable drive. Absence makes the heart grow fonder
I would think that the vintage rodents should be worth at least $50,000.00 . Bonhams : 1978 Maserati Bora 4.9 Chassis no. AM 117/49-US 960
Rodent is a bit rough? But one with a lot of worse issues than this one sold for close to $100K recently out of Gullwing Motorcars. I'd like (a matter of pride not desire) to think that these cars will be worth $500K in the not too distant future. If so then $50K for this car would be one hell of a bargain. Eventually ....
I was at Bonhams today and saw the condition of this car. $132K is strong money and is indicative of where Bora values are going. This car needed a full restoration.
