2001/51 Maserati 3200 GT Assetto Cambio....rare car

[GransportFan1]

where did you buy it from?? Maserati dealer??

 

[dem maser]

no got it from autofficina.....looooong story adam.....

 

[GransportFan1]

why is it a long story, were they not helpful during the purchase??

 

[dem maser]

dont want to get thrown off here so have to becareful with my words............

 

[Phil H]

£18k is too much for an AC that will soon need the timing chains replaced, although it is a good looking car. The 'Assetto Cambio' connotation is rather interesting.

If yours is now sorted hang on to it Dem.

PH

 

[dem maser]

£18k is too much for an AC that will soon need the timing chains replaced, although it is a good looking car. The 'Assetto Cambio' connotation is rather interesting.

If yours is now sorted hang on to it Dem.

PH

Will do phil, have no intentions selling, atleast not this year....

 

[Andyk]

Dem , I recon that it will not lose money now ... As long you don't put loads of miles on her prices will stay where they are for an AC.

 

[GransportFan1]

Dem , I recon that it will not lose money now ... As long you don't put loads of miles on her prices will stay where they are for an AC.

I know 75 were made but did all the AC's come to Britain??

 

[Phil H]

I know 75 were made but did all the AC's come to Britain??

No Adam. According to press reports there were around 250 to 350 AC's in total, but the factory records suggest the true figure to be 163 worldwide of which 75 came to the UK, and the numbers I've come across in the UK pretty much confirm the latter. A few of the UK cars have beeen written off so the (good) remaining ones will be harder to find as time passes. Price-wise I think some folk are being optimistic, especially in the present climate, although I don't think the AC yet has attained the recognition it deserves.

PH

 

[GransportFan1]

Thanks for that Phil.

 

[dem maser]

when it comes to valueing the AC its too early....in 3 years will be a good time to see but now from what i see in the market 4k more than the equivalent 3200 is about the going price of AC.....

 

[nigw]

Hard to say - I think it still comes down more to spec, colour etc. It's only the (relatively limited) real enthusiasts that value the AC - for most buyers it's less of a priority. There was that genuine sounding red AC being sold for Berkshire Performance Cars a few months back.....ended up going for sub £11k even though it was lowish miles etc. Just the wrong colour!

 

[dem maser]

that was a cat c nig......

 

[nigw]

that was a cat c nig......

No, not that one! You're thinking of the ropily repaired one that was first spotted on coparts, and had a blacked grille instead of chrome.

Andy will know which one I mean...definitely wasn't cat C!

 

[dem maser]

sorry i thought you meant that one....must have had something wrong as sub 11k is cheap!! a good 3200 should over 12k.....

 

[nigw]

sorry i thought you meant that one....must have had something wrong as sub 11k is cheap!! a good 3200 should over 12k.....

I was almost tempted myself, even though I don't need two 3200s! Its interior needed a clean and it needed an actuator, but it was a genuine sounding car with strong history. I spoke to the owner....he bought it and then lost his job. As I say, it was just the spec that seemed to be putting people off - it hung around for ages.

 

[Pibbow]

Was it not quite high on milage Nige?

 

[dem maser]

i dont remember it but sub 11k is cheap!!

 

[Pibbow]

Don't panic mate there is always a reason why a car is cheap.

 

[dem maser]

i know peter, i cant think that a mint low miler AC would go for under 11k....something must be up....a quick sale would be min 13k......