Beschreibung:

Maserati followed up its stunning, Ghia-styled Ghibli two-seater with the equally elegant Indy 2+2 though the latter, announced in 1968 and noteworthy as the first unitary construction Maserati, was the work of Carrozzeria Vignale. The Indy first appeared publicly on Vignale's stand at the 1968 Turin Motor Show and was officially launched by Maserati at the Geneva Salon in 1969. Running gear was conventional, with independent front suspension, live rear axle and four-wheel disc brakes while the power unit was - initially - the Modena firm's well-tried, 4.1-litre, four-cam V8, with 4.7- and 4.9-litre versions following. With 260bhp on tap, the top speed of Maserati's luxury four-seater was in the region of 246km/h (152mph), a figure the subsequent larger-engined versions improved upon. In 4.7-litre form the Indy's claimed maximum increased to 292bhp, which was good enough for a top speed within a whisker of 257km/h (160mph), with 0-160km/h (0-100mph) achievable in under 18 seconds. The sleek Vignale coachwork was such that the Maserati Indy was able to carry four people in relative comfort without impairing its performance as a sports car. Autocar magazine's summary was one of almost unalloyed praise: 'Classic touring car with vee-8 engine and 160mph potential. Beautifully smooth power unit, silky gearbox and light, power assisted steering. Good brakes, balanced handling, comfortable ride, superb stability. High price but few disappointments.' A desirable five-speed manual transmission model supplied new to Europe, this 4.1-litre Indy spent many years in Switzerland before its acquisition by the current owner, a well-respected German collector. The car is currently nearing the conclusion of a four-year 'ground upwards' restoration that has included a bare-metal strip-down, a repaint in factory green metallic livery and an interior re-trim in black leather with grey carpets. This iconic Maserati supercar is offered with restoration invoices, current German Fahrzeugbrief, TüV valid until 2013 and Classic Data appraisal rating it as 'Condition 1- to 2'. Modèle très apprécié à boîte manuelle à cinq rapports et vendu neuf en Europe, cette Indy 4,1 litres a passé de nombreuses années en Suisse avant son acquisition par l'actuel vendeur, un très respecté collectionneur allemand. Cette voiture est actuellement sur le point de sortir d'une restauration de quatre ans impliquant une totale mise à nu de la caisse, une peinture vert métallisé conforme au nuancier d'origine et un intérieur remis à neuf avec une sellerie en cuir noir et des moquettes grises. Cette emblématique « supercar » de Maserati est offerte avec ses factures de travaux, le Fahrzeugbrief et le rapport du TüV allemands valables jusqu'en 2013 et une attestation de Classic Data la classant en « Condition 1 à 2 ».