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  1. Maseratioz

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    #1 Maseratioz, Jan 30, 2018
    hello I have been offered a Maserati kyalami but I am trying to found out if it's matching number car knowing that the model number is 129 but looking at this car the engine number starts with a 107 I am not sure if the number would go with this car can anyone help me

    Kind regards frank
     
  2. thecarnut

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    #2 thecarnut, Jan 30, 2018
    A 107 designation is a wet sump engine (115 is a dry sump engine). I assume a Kyalami uses a wet sump engine so that would be the correct designation.

    I want a Kyalami; please let me know about this car if you decide to pass on it.

    Ivan
     
  3. Maseratioz

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    #3 Maseratioz, Jan 30, 2018
    Thanks Ivan that helps with my purchase
     
  4. thecarnut

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    #4 thecarnut, Jan 31, 2018
    I should had said it had a non-matching engine :)

    Once you get it, post some photos and let me know what you think of the car. The Kyalami was not imported into the USA and I'm itching to get one, just to try it out.

    Ivan
     
  5. Maseratioz

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    #5 Maseratioz, Jan 31, 2018
    Will do thanks again for your help





    Frank
     
  6. Froggie

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    #6 Froggie, Jan 31, 2018
    Ivan, I don't get it.
    In principle, an AM129 car (Kyalami) with an AM107 engine (the wet sump V8) may still be matching numbers if it has the same *....* number following the AM... designation.
     
  7. thecarnut

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    #7 thecarnut, Jan 31, 2018
    I agree, it is most likely its original engine. The numbers that follow it would confirm it. My comment about "I should had said it had a non-matching engine :)" was meant as a joke since I'm somewhat interested in a Kyalami and I could buy it after Frank decided it was not worth pursuing.

    Ivan
     
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    #8 Froggie, Jan 31, 2018
    Oops, I missed that joke:D
     
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    #10 gtamerica, Feb 3, 2018
    I have a RHD 1981 Maserati 4.9 automatic Kyalami and the last six digits of the chassis and engine number match. The correct engine tipo is AM 107.
     
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    #11 Maseratioz, Feb 4, 2018
    Thank you to all for your help the good news is I made the purchase and got myself a 1980 4.9 Australian RHD Maserati kyalami



    Regards frank
     
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    #12 thecarnut, Feb 5, 2018
    Congratulations ! Now we need to see photos :)

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    #13 Nembo1777, Feb 6, 2018
    Congrats Frank, well done, there can't be many 4.9 Kyalamis down under. Terry nice to see you here, long time since we met at Moroso/Palm Beach raceway!

    MS
     
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    #15 Nembo1777, Feb 7, 2018
    Looks very straight!
     
  16. Astonish78

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    #16 Astonish78, Feb 8, 2018
    Hello Frank,

    if i have the correct informations, then the following engines were installed in the following vehicles:

    4.9 Engine with serial number : AM107.23.49 ( Kyalami + Quattroporte III )

    So if your car has the (Chassis) VIN Number AM129-0260 , then it is matching.

    I congratulate you on your purchase, on the first picture it looks as if the vehicle is in a nice condition.

    We look forward to more pictures :)

    Best regards from the other end of the world

    Zdenek
     
  17. JulianMerak

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    #17 JulianMerak, Feb 8, 2018
    Now join the Maserati Owners Club of Australia and join us on Raid number 20 on Feb 18th to the Yarra Valley

    Julian

    www.moca.org.au
     
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    #18 henk3, Jan 23, 2022
    0260 must be the chassis number, and the 49 indicates the 4.9 liter engine. No idea what the 23 means
     

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