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Chassis No.
AM116491070
Blending high performance with genuine long-distance comfort, the Maserati Indy stands as one of the more refined grand touring cars of its era. Powered by an array of V-8 options, the 4.9-litre being the most desirable, the Indy delivered effortless acceleration and a commanding presence on the open road, making it one of the fastest four-seat GT cars during its time. Its sleek yet purposeful bodywork was penned by Vignale, whose design balanced muscular proportions with elegant Italian restraint. Subtle flairs, smooth character lines, and a low roofline gave the Indy a modern, authoritative stance without sacrificing sophistication. Inside, the cabin offered space for four, rich materials, and thoughtful placements, with the gauges lined up to face the driver, all hallmarks of Maseratis grand touring philosophy. Today, the Indy remains an under-the-radar classic, prized for its V-8 performance, Vignale styling, and refined versatility. A true love and passion for the Maserati brand, The Oscar Roberts Estate Collection at one time owned multiple Maseratis that were maintained in their fully restored Sinclair Gas Station on North Main Street in downtown Auburn, Indiana, which is true staple of the historic automotive town. One of those Italian automobiles was this 1972 Maserati Indy 4.9-litre Coupe. Documented by a letter from then club president, Seymour Pond of The Maserati Club, E.C., this example is a true factory 4.9-litre engine, leading it to be 1 of just 300 examples optioned of the total 1,135 built between 1969 and 1974. Known from new, ownership history starts when it was built on May 11, 1971, and finished in Silver Metallic over Rossa Connolly leather. This example was then shipped to Grossman Motor Corp in New York and purchased new by a Mr. Soucy in September of 71. From there, it was acquired by Dr. Luc Lecount of Montreal. Ownership history would follow with Richard Bain and then Peter Donaldson, both of Toronto. Under Mr. Donaldson's ownership, this Indy was refurbished and painted in its current color in 1980 by Kendrix Coachworks R.R. In 1988, it was acquired by Edwardo Massaro, who then sold it to Maserati Canada, which would lead to the Collection acquiring it in August of 1995. Spending time between both his Georgia and Auburn homes, Oscar enjoyed driving this example, accumulating 7,000 miles on the odometer under his ownership. Documented maintenance can be seen in the large file folder from throughout the years. The most recent work was toward the end of 2024, as this Indy benefited from a $5,300 mechanical servicing that addressed electrical components, repaired the engine fan, installed new spark plugs, flushed and bled the braking system, and performed an oil change. Accompanying the sale of this Maserati is a large file of invoices and service records, an owners manual, and various ownership documents. Under the care of the Collection for the last 30 years, this well-optioned 4.9-litre V-8 Maserati Indy is the most potent option would could chose and is truly a driver's car. Thanks to its extra horsepower and exciting ZF five-speed manual gearbox, it remains an excellent choice for weekend drives or collector car tours. * 1 of a mere 300 of the 1,135 built to be optioned with the 4.9-litre engine * Documented ownership from new; Acquired by the collection in 1995 * 2024 mechanical servicing, accompanied by large file of records * A lovely European GT design with a rare and optional powerplant From the Kruse Auctions
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