1977 Maserati Bora 4.9 Litre.

Left-hand drive - Matching numbers.

Chassis Number: AM117/49US*1040*.

Engine Number: AM117/49US*1040*.

Mileage: 46,987 miles.

The Maserati Bora is a two-seater coupé powered by a 4.7 or 4.9 litre V8 engine mounted amidships. Produced from 1971 to 1978, the iconic Bora has a top speed of 174-177 miles per hour.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

John has owned this car for 21 years since 1989, when he imported it direct from USA. At that time it had a total recorded mileage of 17,487, which was almost certainly correct. Since then it has covered a further 29,500 miles giving a total mileage of circa 47,000 miles. An original USA title document appears to show that the mileage in 1984 when the car was purchased by the previous owner was 11,559. The car has a comprehensive history file from 1989.

A 1977 model, it was an original export to the USA and believed to be one of the last 25 built. The highest car number found in USA was 1046 and this car is 1040. 235 of the 524 cars built were fitted, as this car, with the 4.9 litre engine. However, it seems likely that this option was only introduced for the European Bora in late 1976. On arrival in the UK, this car was converted back to the European specification, with the exception of the silencer location and the rubber bumpers, which were re-located. This work was carried out by Bill McGrath. At that time new stainless steel manifolds and exhaust were also fitted.

In 1995/6 the chassis and body were fully restored in John’s workshop. He employed a suitably skilled person to do this work, under his supervision. A photographic record is available. At that time the seats were re-trimmed.

Other modifications and improvements carried out included a completely re-designed fuel system to prevent fuel vaporisation, which had been a constant if intermittent problem. Hatches were made in the firewall behind the seats to provide access to the front of the engine.

All major servicing has been done by Bill McGrath Limited. No mechanical work has been done by any other business. General periodic servicing has been done in John’s own workshop.

In 2002 the rear engine cover locks failed and it flew open causing substantial damage. This was repaired and the car re-painted by Hibbard Automotive, who John has used since 1996 on various of his cars. Again a photographic record is available. The most recent bodywork and painting has also been done by them.

It will be supplied with a new MOT if required. A full service by Bill McGrath Limited, was carried out in November. At this time they also prepared a condition report.

The current electric exterior mirrors replaced the particularly ugly originals. The offside mirror has been damaged, but remains fully functional. John has been unable to source a correct replacement.

John is a chartered engineer and an ex-Chairman of the Maserati Club and has owned Maseratis since 1974. In addition to the Bora, he has three other Maseratis. He is selling the Bora because he is now using it only rarely as it doesn’t really suit his advancing years!! All cars are kept in dehumidified garages.

Offers on GB £60,000.

Interested parties should contact John direct at
jduggleby05@btinternet.com