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BASED UPON A SHORTENED 3500 GT CHASSIS
AND POWERED BY MASERATI’S LUSTY 3500CC
DOHC INLINE 6-CYLINDER ENGINE, THE
SEBRING DEBUTED AT THE INFLUENTIAL 1962

PARIS AND 1963 TURIN MOTOR SHOWS.
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Developed from Maserati’s 3500 GT, which marked original “Series I” example, powered by a rebuilt
the storied company’s first road model aimed 3.5-liter DOHC inline 6-cylinder engine featuring
at capitalizing on its rich racing legacy, the new twin-plug ignition and triple Weber 40 DCOE side
Sebring was initially designated “3500GTI Coupé S” draft carburetors, paired with a TREMEC TKO 5000
but soon renamed in celebration of Maserati’s 1957 5-speed manual transmission. The exterior was
victory at the famed American racetrack with Juan- refinished in red approximately 10 years ago and
Manuel Fangio and Jean Behra co-driving a 450S. the Parchment Connolly leather upholstery features
While several top Italian coachbuilders provided seat covers cut and stitched to original standards.
stylish bodies for the 3500 GT, the Sebring featured A black dash and Wilton wool carpeting provide
sporty yet sophisticated 2+2 bodywork exclusively fabulous contrast. The potent 3.5-liter engine was
produced by Italy’s Carrozzeria Vignale. Featuring rebuilt in 2015 to nearly original specifications,
quad headlamps, an oval “egg-crate” grille, slim with the cylinders slightly over-bored and fitted
chrome bumpers, excellent visibility and an elegant with oversized pistons to match. The original Lucas
leather-trimmed interior, the Sebring was designed fuel-injection system had already been replaced
by Giovanni Michelotti, the fast-rising and highly with triple Weber carburetors; accordingly, a new
prolific Italian stylist. set of Webers were installed during the engine

Based upon a shortened 3500 GT chassis and rebuild. All auxiliaries were restored or replaced as
powered by Maserati’s lusty 3500cc DOHC inline well, including the radiator, starter and alternator,
6-cylinder engine, the Sebring debuted at the with the suspension and steering overhauled during
influential 1962 Paris and 1963 Turin motor shows. 2018. Braking is capably handled by 4-wheel discs.
Initially delivering 220 factory-rated horsepower In addition to its striking body, luxurious passenger
but quickly upgraded to 235 horsepower by 1963, appointments and renowned performance, this
the Sebring was capable of approaching 140 mph, Sebring is equipped with power window lifts, lap
and it continues to be renowned for its outstanding belts, a Maserati Sebring dash badge, center console
all-around driving dynamics. The Sebring was with Jaeger quartz clock, a wood-rimmed steering
built along two distinct versions to 1969, with wheel and comprehensive Jaeger instrumentation.
marque experts quoting as few as 348 “Series I” The 16-inch Borrani wire wheels feature knock-
cars and 98 “Series II” examples of these swift and off hubs and mount period-style 205/70 Firestone
decidedly elegant automobiles produced. According Destination radial tires. Twin exhaust outlets deliver
to Maserati, all but four examples of the Sebring a fabulous soundtrack. Consistent with its limited
were equipped with Lucas fuel injection from the production and sophisticated Grand Touring
factory. While a 5-speed gearbox was standard, an mission, this Sebring is handsomely presented and
automatic transmission was available on request, nicely detailed throughout, and it stands ready for a
as well as air conditioning and handsome Borrani fast drive along your favorite stretch of open road as
wire-spoke wheels. originally intended.
Numbered 02099, this compelling 1964 Maserati – David Neyens
Sebring 3500 GTI selling with No Reserve is an For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com

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