Looking for a 3500 GT or Sebring

Oh doesn't this sound familiar, 1989-1990. Just wait for the bubble to burst. It's still go a ways to inflate though.

 

A fixer upper 3500 or Sebring may not end up being that economical now. Parts are hard and expensive to find. But the good ones have already jumped quite a bit. I love the Sebring but I'll pass on the 3500. There are several of them around. Are you willing to bring a car in from Europe?

or ....

http://www.250pfcoupe.com/ I'm sure that one's gone.

 

Yeah! That one was gone about 3 years ago! LOL!
Seriously, look at the price change betw. '03 and '05/06.....
Nearly tripled in pricing!

Unfortunately, exactly the same thing has been happening with the 3500 GT; 3X up in the same time frame!
(obviously from & to very different price points!!)

Having too much $$ in Ferraris already, I'm having a hard time looking at $70-90K for a 3500........
And cars 'ready for restoration' are scarce.....
And all those mysterious little pieces that are gone? I think even more difficult to find than equivalent Ferrari bits .....

I'll just have to wait for "the crash" I think.......

James

 

Don't forget about the Mistral. While the looks do not appeal to everyone it is by far the best of inline 6 Maseratis.


Joe

 

I looked at a Sebring here in Montana several years ago. It was complete but partially disassembled. It did need to be restored. The asking price was 5000.00 I thought the project was too much at the time and offered 1000.00 to take it away. They agreed but I never went back to get it. I had found a PF Coupe in the mean time. It might still be there. I have some pictures somewhere but I don't know if I still have the phone numbers. Yes I know its worth way more than that in parts.

 

If you're looking for a Sebring, I recommend the Series II instead of the I, because the II has the new Mistral dashboard/instruments, much nicer (I think) than the I layout.

IMHO The Sebring II is one of the most beautiful designs that Maserati ever created. But I guess it was considered a "bridge" model in-between the 3500GT and the Mistral, which is why not too many Sebrings are around.

 

Funny Bertocchi never seemed to complain about it. If it is set up right it is fine.

 

Well both father & son are long dead. But every true Maserchist knows the Bertocchis.

Joe

 

if you don't like decisions, then certainly don't start thinking about a lancia flaminia coupe!
you could get a near-concours one for that money...

 

I think you over-estimate Maserati buyers that are typically on Fiat budgets,
that is why they buy Maseratis.

 

Other than early Biturbos which Maseratis are available on a Fiat budget?

 

Thats what I was wondering. Priced an early car lately?

 

Depends on how together it is. It also depends on rust. Interior? 5sp or Auto?

I can tell you many cows died for these. I spent about $6500 on my interior and thats find a heck of a great deal. Also be aware that the rear muffler has a tendancy to rust, that $1200.

All that said they are a great car. One of these days I will probably purchase another one.

 

Hey Scott,
sometime its better to own a Maserati for a "FIAT-budget" than talking about Ferrari but never sittin`in it, eh?

Great to see that Ferrari was taken over -by the "small budget"-people!
Do you know how many Ferrari 308 GTB4 are owned today by people who can affort $ 800k+ for a 275 GTB/6C?? Nope!

And please keep in mind: when Maserati was winning Grand Prix, young Enzo F. was cleaning the floors at Alfa Romeo!

Ciao!
Walter