MASERATI 3500 GT 1961 | SCC TV

This car was supplied from new to a European customer in 1961. After a short period it was exported to Canada. In 1989 it was sold to an American and after two months it was sold to a woman in the UK. In 1994 a Dutchman bought the car and exported it to the Netherlands. This last owner kept it in his possession for more than 24 years. The car has been fully restored and technically overhauled during a 20-year period. This restoration was done very professionally, with precision and the right feeling for originality. The engine was completely overhauled by Peschmacher in Germany. It has been finished in silver metallic with black leather upholstery. Maserati 3500 (Tipo 101) was a 2-door coupé and convertible made by Maserati of Italy. It was the company's first attempt at the Gran Turismo market and large-volume production. Maserati's chief engineer Giulio Alfieri developed the two 2+2 prototype 3500GT, revealed at the Salon International de l'Auto in Geneva, March 1957. Both had a 2,600 mm (102.4 in) wheelbase and aluminum bodywork; one a superleggera body by Carrozzeria Touring of Milan, the other by Carrozzeria Allemano. The design incorporated Maserati 350S-derived straight-six cylinder, DOHC 3485 cc litre 42 DCOE Weber carburetor engine (220 bhp at 5500 rpm), mechanical Magneti-Marelli ignition, dual spark plugs and dual fuelpump 4-speed ZF S4-17 gearbox (2.98:1, 1.99:1, 1.34:1, 1:1), Girling 12" turbofinned drum brakes front and rear Borg & Beck-made single-plate dry clutch, live rear axle, differential (mechanics) by Salisbury, suspension by Alford & Alder: Front wishbone and coil-springed suspension; rear semielliptic springs. 16" steel wheels with 6.5" Pirelli Cinturato diagonal tires.