2000 Maserati 3200 GTA

Finished in Azzurro Argentina, this Maserati 3200 GTA was originally delivered new to London in June 2000, making it an early production example.

As you’d expect with a car like this, it has been maintained correctly from the beginning and so boasts a comprehensive service history - including no fewer than seven cambelt changes in its lifetime plus a recent major service completed fewer than a thousand miles ago at a cost of more than £3,000.

Offered complete with an appropriate personalized registration number it is still showing fewer than 80,000 miles on the odometer.

With its with its signature ‘Boomerang’ LED lights, this Azzurro Argentina example might be an early one but Maserati didn’t use that as an excuse for shoddy build quality as this one looks to have been uncommonly well screwed together.

The shutlines are still excellent, as you can see, as is its overall condition; cars like this tend to be cherished anyway but this one still looks stunning, even after the passage of almost a quarter of a century. There are no ripples along the sides, for example, or parking damage on its extremities.

The paint still shines nicely too, and while there are a few touched-in stonechips, we think the fact someone’s gone to the bother again says only good things.

The seller describes it as being “pretty much flawless. The deep Azzuro Argentina colour presents extremely well and barring a few slight imperfections and marks here and there as one would expect on a classic car.”

We can see that the ten-spoke, 18-inch alloy wheels look virtually unmarked, and they’re shod with matching Michelin Pilot Sport tyres, 265/35ZR18 on the rear and 235/40ZR18 up front.

We will never get tired of telling you that experience shows that matching high-quality tyres are an infallible sign of a caring and mechanically sympathetic owner who is prepared to spend the appropriate amount in maintaining their car properly. Their presence does not, of course, preclude the need for a thorough inspection - something the vendor would welcome, by the way – but it does perhaps give you a shortcut into their attitude towards maintenance.

The blue leather interior complements the exterior to perfection. It’s in good shape too, although we do note some cracking to the seat leather on the driver’s seat (e.g. #21) and a ripple or two to the finish on the steering wheel (#20).

The rear seats and carpets look good, with only minimal wear that seems to be in keeping with the car’s age and mileage.

The neatly carpeted boot, a carpet that extends to the top of the Becker Silverstone CD-multichanger, shows a few scuffs and marks but is still presentable.

The owner’s comments: “The interior is of its age, it is all complete and everything works but there are a few areas that could benefit from some TLC such as a few sticky switches and slight wear to the driver’s seat.”

As you can see in the video (Spoiler: turn the volume UP!), it starts well and ticks over and revs as you’d expect. No warning lights are illuminated and it’s showing good oil pressure on the gauge, even at tickover.

The seller reports:

“It starts, stops and drives very well and as it should, the engine and brace of turbos are healthy and strong. The automatic gearbox is silky smooth and changes without delay irrespective of how you drive. It is a factory standard car aside from an upgraded stereo and a sports exhaust system which gives this V8 Italian thoroughbred a heavenly soundtrack.”

The Maserati has a full MoT certificate until May 2024 – and it won’t surprise you to read that it, like so many before, was issued with no advisory points.

The recent Vehicle History Check is clear and the Maserati comes with a comprehensive history file of old invoices and bills, and three keys.

May 2022 saw the Maserati enjoy a major service including fresh fluids, filters, and spark plugs. The cambelt and waterpump were changed – again - and a full vehicle health check and MoT were carried out.

The result was an advisory-free pass which is no more than you’d expect given the bill topped £3,000...

A brief overview of the service history is:

• 30.10.2000 and 6,540 miles – service by Maranello Sales
• 05.09.2001 and 18,150 miles – service by Maranello Sales
• 24.10.2002 and 25,218 miles – service plus cambelt change by Maranello Sales
• 31.01.2003 and 26,433 miles - major service including cambelt and waterpump change by Maranello Sales. (Note: cambelt changed due to factory defect in previous belt)
• 02.12.2003 and 28,753 miles – service by Maranello Sales
• 10.11.2004 and 33,010 miles - cambelt and waterpump change plus service by Maranello Sales
• 21.11.2007 and 42,271 miles - oil and filter by Giallo
• 28.11.2008 and 50,082 miles – service including cambelt and waterpump by Giallo
• 15.10.2009 and 54,271 miles – service by Giallo
• 15.04.2011 and 58,827 miles - oil and filter change by Emblem Sports Cars
• 10.12.2013 and 65,523 miles – service including cambelt and waterpump by Millerbrook Cars, an independent Maserati specialist
• 29.03.2019 and 77,100 miles – service including all fluids and a new cambelt and waterpump
• 10.05.2022 and 78,300 miles - service including all fluids and a new cambelt and waterpump by Hobbs Automotive

We have to be honest and admit that buying a Maserati 3200 GT is going to be one of the bravest moves you’re ever going to make.

But you, like us, probably have this very conversation at least once a month and if you’re going to pull the trigger on one then this one looks like a decent one to pull it on.

With a very good history file and plenty of in-depth services in its lifetime, it’s 79,000 miles appear to have been supported by diligent maintenance including cambelts galore. It also sports matching tyres and a full set of keys, which ought to further help put your mind at ease regarding its curation.

And it’s not like you’ll be risking the house, either. At a time when a contemporary Ferrari is fetching silly money, you could find yourself the owner of this minter for only £12,000 - £16,000, which is staggeringly good value. The private registration comes with the car.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Abergavenny. To arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.