My first Italian Car a 4200 Spyder

MHW

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Collected a 2005 Rosso 4200 Spyder Cambiocorsa yesterday from a genuine private owner. He had the car looks and interior modified by Design Q at huge expense and then some 8 years later decided due to age he could no longer use the car. Only 8550 miles since new and in virtually perfect condition. On the basis of who dares bids I took a chance and bought it unseen at auction after reading about the bespoke modifications. The 100 mile drive back was a mixture of motorway and back roads so I was able to drive both hood up and down. The gear box is, shall we say different to various German conventional auto's and DSG that I have had before but once I got used to it'4200 2nd.jpg4200 3rd.jpgs characteristics I am happy with it. I have even got the original front and rear end moulds just in case. The term modified may sound challenging but I think the results are in keeping. Apologies, I tried to post a few photo's but somehow they have become inserted into the text and I can't take them out. Fiddling with IT is not my strong point, my excuse is that when I went to school calculators had not been invented and cut and paste involved scissors and glue. However I can add up quite large numbers and know my tables. if you are interested you can see more here. https://www.designq.co.uk/maserati-4200-q-spyder. Certainty a nice contrast to my usual BMWs which are all blue. I'm looking forward to driving what to me is a complete change of direction.
 

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3hcp

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I’ve seen the program about its design and it was very professional, you are lucky to have a one off to that standard. I think everyone with coupe/Spyder preferred the boomerang rear lights.
Enjoy.
 

Burf22

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Welcome to the forum. Love the unique design and the who dares bids philosophy! Hope you enjoy many miles motoring ahead.
 

jasst

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Well done on your purchase, that car has been mentioned on here before, hope it treats you well.
 

MHW

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We had a quick hello as you were leaving, great Italian day at the Classic Motor HubView attachment 117534View attachment 117533
It was nice of you to stop and talk. Never been to the Classic Hub before, the atmosphere reminded me of the Goodwood FoS in the first few years, sadly not like that anymore. It was our first trip out in the car, altogether about 240 miles including a little trip around the area on the way home. Very pleased with car. Just need to think about some form of DAB radio and also front and rear parking cameras.