On behalf of a client for sale.

On the Vignale stand at the "Salone di Torino" in 1965 there appeared an original 2-door 4-seater prototype designed by Giovanni Michelotti monted on a Maserati tubular chassis with a 4,9 litre V8 engine.

It's appearance at the "Salone di Torino" was very well received, so much that Maserati immediately made plans to put a version into limited production. The production Mexico, designated "Tipo AM112" by the factory, was a derivation of that original prototype, was first displayed at the Paris Motor Show a year later.

The Mexico was powered by a 4,7 litre V8 engine (slightly lower in capacity than that of the prototype) producing 290 bhp at 5000 rpm, this gave the car a top speed of between 240 and 250 kph.
In 1969, in the Maserati tradition, the Mexico was also made available with a "smaller" engine. This time the 4,2 litre V8 engine that powered the original Quattroporte I version. Production of the Mexico between 1966 and 1973 totalled 482, one with the 4,9 litre engine, 305 4,2 litre versions and 175 4,7 litre versions.

This Mexico 4200 is in a good condition. In 2007, the car has had a complete "bare metal respray". All documented with photographs. Bodywork before restoration was a good base. Also in 2007, almost all rubbers were replaced. Chromes are all good, interior looks original with patina. In the period 2003 - 2005 the technics has been serviced for over 13.000,00 EUR. Radiator and fans, waterpump, slungs, ignition, exhaust parts battery, braking parts and pump. Carburettors are restored and the engine has been checked. Engine is running and driving completely different as a 4700, very agressive.

The aircondition is out of order. The car has its original Borrani's (they need to be polished on the photographs) and are OK. Only 2.000 kms driven on the fitted Michelin XWX tires in size 215/70/VR15.

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