2002 Maserati 4200 Coupe

First registered in October 2002, this Grigio Touring Metallic Maserati 4200 Coupé is showing only three previous keepers on the V5 and just 45,500 miles on the odometer.

With a good service history, it presents very well indeed and has been in the care of the seller since November 2020, during which time he’s invested a significant amount of money to keep it running and driving as it should.

Nicely spec’d as well, this could your chance to get your hands on the Maserati you’ve always promised yourself.

The panels have good shutlines, with even and consistent gaps. They align well too, and the sides are free of the sort of ripples and dinks that betray careless ownership.

The Grigio Touring Metallic paintwork (a delightfully named hue that suffers from the distinctly unromantic colour code 236.649…) is also good with a nice sheen to it and a bright finish.

The light lenses are clear and undamaged, the badges are good, and the window glass is unmarked.

The alloy wheels are in a good condition but they do have the odd scuff (e.g. #38, #65 and #88) and limited corrosion (#112). They are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport on the front and Nankang Noble Sport on the rear. The tread on all looks decent, especially at the back because they’re recent.

Apart from the usual stonechips and minor blemishes every car collects over the years, there’s a small scuff to the nearside door mirror (#177), some bubbling to the base of the nearside door (#180), and some marks to the front valance (e.g. #186).

The red leather interior looks terrific, doesn’t it – and if you’re going to buy a V8-powered Italian supercar then you might as well go all-in, hadn’t you? Hell, even the steering wheel is red.

The heated front seats are in good shape, being still firm and comfortable and supportive. The rear seats are even better, being almost unmarked and in an excellent condition.

The beautifully crafted instruments – including the iconic Maserati clock - are brought bang up-to-date with the presence of flappy paddles for the Cambiocorsa gearbox – and if anything sums up the competing elements of the cockpit, it’s the presence of these side by side.

It’s an absolute delight, all swooping leather and analogue instruments in close proximity to an F1-inspired gearbox with its comedy-small gear-lever.

We’ve got a real soft spot for these models and the interior plays a large part in that.

The boot is clean and home to the space-saver spare wheel, Blaupunkt CD-multichanger, tool kit and blue wallet.

A Cobra tracking system is fitted.

This one also looks like it might have dodged the worst of the sticky button problem most seem to suffer from. Although some are affected (e.g. #240 and #254) they seem to be in better shape than a lot we’ve seen.

Other flaws are few. There is a scuff to the corner of the driver’s door card (#261) and some damage to one speaker grille (#266). Don’t just take our word for it though; why not use the ‘Contact Seller’ button and make an appointment to go and see it for yourself?

The Maserati is not with us but the owner tells us that it “drives A1”, going on to reassure us that “everything works”.

As you can see in the video, it ticks over as it should and makes a lovely noise.

The area under the bonnet looks pretty clean and attractive but then no engine bay is ever going to be diminished by having a Maserati V8 in it, is it?

The underside looks good and strong with only the usual surface corrosion on the odd fastener and component although some of the ferrules and brake pipes look like they might be worth changing sooner rather than later (e.g. #213).

That said, no MoT tester has ever mentioned structural corrosion as an issue, so that’s a win.

The Maserati’s service and maintenance record is recorded as follows:

• 03.04.2003 and 963 miles – 1,000-mile service by Lancaster Colchester
• 19.11.2003 and 3,957 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 15.11.2004 and 5,895 miles – 6,000-mile service by Lancaster Colchester
• 09.12.2005 and 7,895 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 05.01.2007 and 13,697 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 30.10.2008 and 21,722 miles – 12,500-mile service by Lancaster Colchester
• 21.09.2010 and 25,880 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 06.12.2011 and 27,865 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 06.08.2013 and 30,810 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 30.07.2015 and 34,249 miles – 31,000-mile service by Lancaster Colchester
• 14.02.2017 and 40,231 miles – service by Lancaster Colchester
• 15.03.2018 and 41,873 miles – service by Motorline Maserati Cardiff plus replacement front and rear brake discs and pads

That’s an impressive record, albeit one that means you’ll need to budget for a service soon.

In addition, a new clutch assembly was installed by O’Neill Motors on the 23rd of April 2021 at a cost of £3,476. The work was done at 43,430 miles, so has only been in for a couple of thousand miles. This should be one of your main concerns when looking at this model and the fact this has already been done should be reassuring.

October of the same year saw East Coast Sports Cars fettle the suspension with new tie rods, steering rack gaiters, and some new hardware. The seller tells us that “everything that has ever needed doing has been done” and that it “needs nothing”.

This is borne out by its MoT certificate, which is valid until March 2024 and was gained without a single advisory. Heart-warming, isn’t it?

The car also comes with the Maserati book pack and two keys and the recent Vehicle History Check is clear.

Look, we know that buying a Maserati 4200 is going to be a bit of a gamble but you, like us, probably have this very conversation at least once a month and if you’re going to bite the bullet then this would be a good one to buy given its recent replacement clutch and comprehensive service and maintenance record.

Yes, there are a few bits and bobs that would repay your attention but they’re cosmetic and can be undertaken at your leisure in the knowledge that you’re adding value with every job you tick off the list.

And it’s not like you’ll be risking the house, either. At a time when a contemporary Ferrari is fetching silly money, we estimate you should be able to buy this one for somewhere between £11,000 and £15,000.

Viewing is always encouraged, and this particular car is located with the vendor in Kirriemuir. 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’.