[{"id": 16141593, "authorName": "eve23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eve23/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by eve23", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731885033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16141627, "authorName": "bluesrocker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bluesrocker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Cool maser\u2026\u2026.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731885490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141656, "authorName": "fiatosca", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatosca/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Restore the mechanicals and leave the cosmetics as they are", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731885904, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141672, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "HELLO baby. Come to Poppa.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731886080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141689, "authorName": "CliffElam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cliffelam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is Belgium short on light bulbs?", "likes": 42, "timestamp": 1731886303, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141731, "authorName": "austin_alfa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/austin_alfa/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Putting several CCs of oil to the cylinders would be helpful in isolating low compression figures. If the numbers go up, it indicates cylinder bore (rings or scored cylinders) if there is no change, something in the head or gasket is the next place to look. \r\n\r\nWonder what the market is for a reasonably healthy kidney that gets a fair amount of working out and is in a Type O ecosystem. My mileage is not disclosed at this time.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1731886764, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141873, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The licence plates displayed on the car are from Uk and are 1966 issue from Yorkshire....Were they were added to the car from another..or is the stated history incomplete ? I remember admiring an almost identical car (dark metallic blue with red interior) that was garaged underground near Sloan Square (SW London) in the late 1970s when I worked there.. could be a coincidence of course..but these cars were never common and there were very few in UK..", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731888436, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16141930, "authorName": "Baron", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baron/", "bidAmount": 10500, "content": "$10,500 bid placed by Baron", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731889223, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16142193, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Maybe after the sale of this car, they\u2019ll be able to pay their electric bill.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1731892769, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142196, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Make it run and call it done. The patina makes it beautiful as it sits, she wears the age well.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731892867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142205, "authorName": "fanigbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fanigbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dark room photography doesn\u2019t work. Please post a few well lit and close up photos that show the condition of the body and interior.", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1731892964, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142214, "authorName": "royclausen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royclausen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If you don't want to sell it, then take the listing down, it is beyond difficult to see your ' art ' photos , is it a car you are selling.", "likes": 24, "timestamp": 1731893107, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142246, "authorName": "Cornbread", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cornbread/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "From a purely astheic point of view I love the dark room photography and the way the car looks in the dimness. It\u2019s most likely the car will be completely redone, or just mechanically renovated and the pics seem adequate for that.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731893430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142460, "authorName": "britracing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/britracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think these cats are so cool, I have admired them for years. The mechanical fuel injection doesn't have a lot of people who can repair those. I love the color combo. I just got through enduring a 5 year journey restoring a xk120. It was like enduring a weekly rectal exam.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731895899, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142522, "authorName": "bradley_cohenasset007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bradley_cohenasset007/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by bradley_cohenasset007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731897034, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16142581, "authorName": "djimbe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/djimbe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are so lovely and delicate. The photography is sadly serving no one's best interest here. In real light this is probably astounding as a survivor.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1731897973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16142853, "authorName": "PDXBryan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pdxbryan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m with you @djimbe. The gallery is dark and moody, but kinda useless as far as, ya know, seeing the car. Imagine the street creds you\u2019d accrue by maintaining the patina and optimizing the mechanicals!", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1731903806, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143031, "authorName": "Sjalabais", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjalabais/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely gorgeous car, iconic and timeless rolling lecture for how to make a machine so sexy, someone needs to pick up your jaw. If you can see it, that is. The gallery doesn't represent a car of this value well. But, hey, it's a reminder that we're quite spoiled with informative photography, right?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731914151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143075, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ah, the wonders of modern progress! We\u2019ve recently discovered the miraculous uses of electricity here in this part of Belgium. And the invention of the light switch is catching on. \ud83d\ude09\r\n\r\nSpeaking of bright ideas, these extra photos shine a light on the car\u2019s character and bring it to light, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of its patina.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1731917307, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143090, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@tim_t\r\n\r\n\r\nHi Tim, thanks for sharing your observations! The car was uncovered in Austin, Texas, with these UK plates. The US owner was a military veteran, and it's assumed he was stationed in the UK during his service. It's conceivable that he brought the car back with him to the US, retaining those plates. Appreciate your insight!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1731919433, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143116, "authorName": "red27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow! what a lovely old thing. Can\u2019t beat a patinated red leather interior. To add to the comments of @tim_t, it\u2019s a bit weird that those 1966 plates should be on a 1963 manufactured car. The UK DVLA is supposed only to supply plates that pre-date the date of manufacture so cars cannot be misrepresented as newer than their true age. It was the \u201860\u2019s though, and these were so rare they may as well have appeared from outer space, so who knows! \r\n\r\nI\u2019ll be watching with interest. GLWA.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731923534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143175, "authorName": "Hackberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hackberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Remember when cars were sold on one Xeroxed photo in the back of Hemings? \r\n\r\nLove the photos, love the car. Easy for me to say since the closest I\u2019ll ever come to owing this car was living in Austin, Tex. while it was hiding there for many years undiscovered.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1731929537, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143227, "authorName": "intellchris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/intellchris/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by intellchris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731931430, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16143888, "authorName": "Knuckles-R-Busted", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/knuckles-r-busted/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The second set of photos explains the reasoning behind the low-light originals. \r\n\r\nThat said, I'd love to add this to our small collection and leave it exactly as it sits now. So many cars get lavished with expensive restoration and never get driven. Skip the expense and just tuck it into a corner, or an a rotating platform if you've got the room, where the focus would be on the gorgeous original design...and rarity.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731941801, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144060, "authorName": "Rich1DDS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rich1dds/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "is my vision going or are the pictures are so dark they are almost useless?", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731943198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144342, "authorName": "cruisemissile", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruisemissile/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the color combo. Maybe my favorite ever, especially with this car. I feel bad for the car, nobody ever followed through with the poor thing. Maybe this time someone will love and use the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731945451, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144601, "authorName": "red27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/red27/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a suspicion that Jay Leno\u2019s 3500GTi is painted the same original Azzurro Reale Metalizzato here:\n\nhttps://youtu.be/rQ_6qk1aFnQ?si=QfavXPCmweaP8-H5\n\nTo quote Mr Leno. \u2018If you ever get a chance to buy one of these Maseratis - just grab it\u2026\u2019 \n\nThere\u2019s a spare hubcap on eBay right now to start off your restoration too! \n\n\ud83d\udc4d", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1731947810, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145146, "authorName": "Hulk2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hulk2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would put this in my garage just the way it is, and every morning walk into the garage with a cup of coffee and just smile. Gorgeous car.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731951501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145354, "authorName": "tim_t", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tim_t/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@red27:- as regards 'year appropriate' licence plates in uk.. it began in late 1963 with an 'A' suffix.. not all counties came on line until mid '64.. if one imported a vehicle form outside the Uk up until '82 (I believe that was the 'shift' year) you were issued with a plate signifying year of 1st registration.. rather then age of the car.. having a penchant for the unusual and exotic, when in UK I owned a number of imports.. last one being a '65 Lancia Flaminia which had an 'X' suffix on the plate.. which was for year Aug '81 - July '82.. since then they issued 'year appropriate' plate's.. likely in response to the classic car lobby.. As regards Mr Leno's comment .. I fully agree.. these are wonderful cars ( best in dry climate though..they are prone to extensive corrosion) and a joy to drive.. the Lucas injected ones have the edge on performance over the weber carbureted versions (noteable lower and mid range torque increase) .. and the inline six is relatively simple and known to be responsive and extremely robust ( internal corrosion, in neglected examples aside) so this is likely the best specification version one can aquire if you enjoy driving your classic....", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731952595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145382, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here\u2019s a walkaround video. Let me know here or via a direct message if you\u2019d like additional photos, videos, or details!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731952715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151630, "authorName": "Malama", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/malama/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is Roger, the master mechanic for Wayne Carini still around?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731975122, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152567, "authorName": "AugustusL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/augustusl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful!\r\nAside from the compression test information, can we get a bit more information on the condition of the engine? How long has the seller owned ? When was it last running and has there been any recent attempts to get running?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731986094, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152604, "authorName": "royclausen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/royclausen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ClassicheMasters, I thank you so much for the invention of light, this car is awesome, you may have just doubled what this car will sell for. GLWTA", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731986645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152909, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Part 2 of 2.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731993045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16152914, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In November 2023, the owner hired a car detailer with expertise in vintage materials and preservation to showcase the car\u2019s potential for future restoration. \r\nThese images capture his approach, featuring before-and-after photos. \r\n\r\nHis goal was to show the car\u2019s inherent quality and solid foundation, bringing its hidden charm back to light after decades in storage. \r\n\r\nThe detailer revealed the interior, inspecting and cleaning every surface. Chrome elements and glass were polished to restore their original shine. \r\n\r\nThe seats were removed, cleaned, and conditioned with a nourishing treatment to enhance the leather\u2019s suppleness and protect its longevity. With the seats and carpets out, the floor panels were assessed and found to be structurally sound. \r\n\r\nPart 1 of 2.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731993193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16154665, "authorName": "tripleblack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tripleblack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos 1 thru 8 here show what the car may have looked like originally, a stunning - slightly greenish - light turquoise blue which looks marvellous with the red leather:\nhttps://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/bildstrecke-maserati-3500-gt-431596498662\nDesirable late spec too: five speeds, four discs and Iniezione are big pluses.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732033832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16156839, "authorName": "Jona.for", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jona.for/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For me she is outstanding in her repaint and interior, carrying 60 years of patina and history. Like John Surtees' burgundy 330 GT, I would make the mechanics spot on perfect, a very thorough clean and shine, and revel in her originality", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732043792, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16161115, "authorName": "lemni8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lemni8/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by lemni8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732061282, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16161796, "authorName": "MFBentley", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mfbentley/", "bidAmount": 17000, "content": "$17,000 bid placed by MFBentley", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732068553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16161851, "authorName": "lemni8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lemni8/", "bidAmount": 17500, "content": "$17,500 bid placed by lemni8", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732069202, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16168823, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For anyone fascinated by classic Maseratis or this 3500 GTi\u2014whether you\u2019re bidding or simply an admirer\u2014I invite you to browse this page \r\nhttps://www.classichemasters.com/models/maserati-3500-coupe\r\n\r\nAlso, download this PDF guide on the 3500 GT/GTi for free: https://www.classichemasters.com/product/documentation-series-maserati-3500-gt-gti-spyder.\r\n\r\n\r\nSince its founding in 2019, Classiche Masters has been dedicated to celebrating and promoting classic Maseratis. The focus has always been on ensuring that every classic Maserati restoration or driving experience is outstanding. Through publications, collaborations, and resources, Classiche Masters provides the knowledge and support needed to enjoy these iconic cars to the fullest.\r\n\r\nFor the buyer of this 3500 GTi, support is available for every aspect, from sourcing parts to conducting due diligence on workshops, with every detail carefully managed to ensure a smooth and transparent process\u2014even if you choose to handle the restoration or aspects of it yourself.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732137766, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16173024, "authorName": "HermFe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hermfe/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by HermFe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732177571, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16173049, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 3 days left to bid, we\u2019ve received several inquiries about shipping to the US, and we\u2019re here to make the process seamless. We handle all the necessary formalities and work closely with our trusted partner, Marlog, to ensure the car is delivered to a port of your preference. \r\n\r\nIf you have any questions, please use the \u2018Contact Seller\u2019 button to reach out before the auction ends. \r\n\r\nSeize the opportunity to revive this remarkable project car! And remember, we\u2019re here to guide and support you.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732180442, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16184385, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Selling curated classic Maseratis is just one of our activities. We also publish Alfieri Magazine, an independent publication made for and by Maserati enthusiasts dedicated to sharing the history and stories behind the brand. The magazine aims to inform owners and enthusiasts with insights and stories about the brand and its legacy. It is currently in its 8th edition.\r\n\r\nFor this Bring a Trailer listing, we\u2019ve bundled articles (see pdf) on the Maserati 3500 from issues 1 and 2 of Alfieri Magazine. Normally, these are only available in print to Alfieri Magazine subscribers, but we\u2019re happy to share them here in the context of this listing.\r\n\r\nFor more information about the magazine, visit alfierimagazine.com. Enjoy the download, and good luck with this auction!\r\n\r\nPlease download the pdf file here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UOA1JwRbpOJo_ckzBuJ2qKtaheiH25yE", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1732296273, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16190131, "authorName": "Wak771", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak771/", "bidAmount": 20250, "content": "$20,250 bid placed by Wak771", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732317785, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16191535, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we approach the final day of the listing, we want to inform you of our assistance with transportation. Whether you\u2019re based in the USA or Europe, we\u2019re here to help. We handle the customs paperwork and ensure the car is safely stored in a heated facility for weeks or months while awaiting shipment. \r\n\r\nFor shipping to the USA, we collaborate with Marlog Car Handling. They handle transportation and logistics. Costs vary depending on whether the car is shipped individually or as part of a shared container. Check out https://www.marlog-car-handling.com for more details.\r\n\r\nFor Europe, we offer flexible options like private transportation or shared shipments. Often, we arrange a six-car truck to head to Modena. This car could be on there and dropped off either in Modena or a place of your choice, from where you can arrange local transport to its final destination. \r\n\r\nWishing all bidders the best of luck with the auction!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732351868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16192127, "authorName": "Peterned", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peterned/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by Peterned", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732372526, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16192151, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Azzurro Reale Metallizzato!\r\n\r\nThese images show this car\u2019s original colour, visible in several preserved areas. The original paint, Azzurro Reale Metallizzato, dates back to its production and still shows the exact finish the car had when it left the factory.\r\n\r\nAlthough the car has been re-sprayed, these untouched sections provide an invaluable reference. This means the authentic Azzurro Reale Metallizzato can still be accurately recreated. It\u2019s worth noting that while many current variations claim to be that colour, this is the genuine paint as originally applied. This paint offers an essential foundation for restorers seeking to honour its authentic heritage.\r\n\r\n\r\nAlso, the photos showing the dashboard and the upholstery in the trunk confirm the authenticity of this car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732372753, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16192541, "authorName": "Jona.for", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jona.for/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just in case you had not noticed on the build sheet, this Maserati left the factory with a...Batteria - Maserati 6AR5", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732376661, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16194290, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by motointl1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732388179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16197090, "authorName": "Miauw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/miauw/", "bidAmount": 26500, "content": "$26,500 bid placed by Miauw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732401122, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16197912, "authorName": "rockingchairmotors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockingchairmotors/", "bidAmount": 26750, "content": "$26,750 bid placed by rockingchairmotors", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732411791, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16198604, "authorName": "Kauai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kauai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think this is the 3rd or 4th for sale this year on BAT. Those were not project cars nor the spider model that gets all the attention and draws the high bids. I never even knew of this model until I saw one at Pebble Beach last year. As I remember it was a dark blue with the same interior but I think a bit older. Gooding had it up for auction and I fell in love with the styling. I was surprised as I thinks it was well bought as I remember. Beautiful lines. I will see if can find it. I am in Italy and the seller can get it as far as Modena in a combined shipment which was very reasonable. \r\nGood seller.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732429912, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16198662, "authorName": "WolfBarnato", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wolfbarnato/", "bidAmount": 27000, "content": "$27,000 bid placed by WolfBarnato", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732433621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16198726, "authorName": "Kauai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kauai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Found it.\r\nhttps://www.goodingco.com/lot/1961-maserati-3500-gt-coupe/?filtersInput%5BauctionType%5D%5B0%5D=Live%20Auction&filtersInput%5BauctionYear%5D%5B0%5D=2023&filtersInput%5BliveAuctionVenue%5D%5B0%5D=Pebble%20Beach&sortBy=ENDING_SOONEST&pageNumber=4", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732439092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16198957, "authorName": "eve23", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eve23/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car looks amazing in ice blue. I had one in that color and Jay Leno has one in that color. And one sold on this site a few months back in that color.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732453620, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199433, "authorName": "Peter_K.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_k.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well beyond patina. I am shocked the term is being used, especially for the exterior. IMHO. With that said, well presented, save the photos, and extremely worthy for future restoration.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1732460775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199468, "authorName": "Steam123", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steam123/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by Steam123", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732461162, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16199795, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Re \"patina\"\r\n\r\n\"I think the only legitimate use of the word relative to a car is one where decades of care and waxing have worn the paint thin on curves and edges, sometimes down to the primer on sharp edges. But never rusty.\"\r\n\r\nNo, I didn't come up with, or say that, but I think it has the benefit of seeming to be true. The statement above was posted to the Antique Automobile Club of America's web site in 2021 by \"vermontboy\" whose location was listed as \"Upstate NY\".", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732464630, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199881, "authorName": "johnireland", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnireland/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll never understand people who buy a car like this, and then let it sit for 40+ years, allowing the condition of the car to get worse and worse. Going through the photo gallery, I sense that the cost for restoration...make that resurrection ...must now be beyond astronomical. Perhaps this is a donor for other projects? Love to hear other thoughts on how to save this. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732465466, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16199951, "authorName": "kodibear", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kodibear/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "last one sold for USD$106k... cost of resto?? plus buying the 'tub'... so what is a reasonable reserve?? will have an idea by 4 pm today", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732466231, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200073, "authorName": "motointl1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/motointl1962/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "restoration will start at 150k and go up if doing it right. These were 20k in 2000 and real he'd as high as 300k at the peak when Maserati was re-establishing their presence in North America with their new cars. \r\nWith most early Maserati and Ferrari boutique mechanics retiring it has become difficult to find service outside of Southern Europe. Restored car prices are therefore retracing their steps back to 100k or less when fully restored.\r\nCollector cars of high quality cease their price declines and begin to rise at 35 years old. Now that most owners who would have an interest in these cars are in their upper 70's and beyond it will be a battle of economics with demand being less than supply.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732467532, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200076, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@kodibear wrote \"last one sold for USD$106k\"\r\n\r\nWhen and where was that?\r\n\r\nThe last one I see is the B-a-T car that sold for $175,000 on 09/13/2024. That is also the last car reported by classic com. The two lowest bid/sold cars on B-a-T were bid to $114k and $47k for a project , both this year. The lowest sold car on B-a-T was $162,251, also this year.\r\n\r\nclassic.com does show a car close to $106k ($106,400), but that was at Gooding & Company's 2023 Pebble Beach auction, so not recent.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732467583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200232, "authorName": "Kauai", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kauai/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I thought the previous$150k estimate was high until I started shopping parts.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732469139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200442, "authorName": "mike_747", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mike_747/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Motointl1962 Expanding on your thoughts - due to the high cost of restoration, wouldn't the new owner be \"upside-down\" pretty fast from a purely financial standpoint?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732471289, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200575, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As we approach the final hours of this auction, \r\nthe commentary resonates with our founding vision at Classiche Masters. Established in 2019, our mission has been to educate car enthusiasts and correct longstanding misconceptions, such as the myths surrounding Lucas Injection systems, the notion that genuine expertise is confined to Southern Europe, or the difficulty in sourcing parts.\r\nOur network of experienced Maserati specialists, who have been restoring these vehicles for decades, demonstrates the strength of collective expertise. They collaborate and share knowledge and resources to preserve and restore these classic cars with precision. In this case, the fact that this car is complete significantly reduces both the restoration cost and timeframe.\r\nWe invite you to visit our website, Classiche Masters, to discover more about our network, mission, and services.\r\n\r\nhttps://www.classichemasters.com/workshops-listing", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732471859, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200760, "authorName": "MBZONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbzone/", "bidAmount": 51000, "content": "$51,000 bid placed by MBZONE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732472523, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16200820, "authorName": "GiorgioM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/giorgiom/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's the spirit @MBZONE, a little less talkin' and a little more walkin'\r\n\r\n :-)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732472738, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16200846, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Please allow us to look upwards on the ladder with this recent sale.\r\nhttps://bringatrailer.com/listing/1961-maserati-3500-4/\r\n\r\nAs a reminder, the sale of this restored 1961 Maserati 3500 on Bring a Trailer in July this year is a compelling example of the potential upside. It fetched $405,000, a substantial amount, highlighting the potential for significant returns. This success story should be factored into the equation and offers a balanced perspective.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732472822, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16201280, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just received a direct message asking if the car still has its original engine and transmission.\r\n\r\nFor anyone else wondering about this, yes, the car retains its original engine and transmission. \r\n\r\nWe have confirmed this with Maserati, supported by the images and the numbers we supplied to them. The Maserati documents in the gallery are provided only when the numbers check out. We have these documents, and they come with the sale of the car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732474747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16201341, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Regarding estimating restoration costs, we would like to add the following. \r\n\r\nThis 3500 GTi is complete thanks to over 40 years of inactivity in Texas and another 7 years in a heated storage facility. It isn't what one might call a 'barn find,' but it's certainly a preserved specimen. Starting with a complete car provides a solid foundation.\r\n\r\nTo provide a benchmark...\r\nWe are currently managing the restoration of a Mistral Coup\u00e9, which was also a complete car to start with. This car and the 3500GTi share several mechanical components, including the engine and injection system. That complete restoration of the Mistral projects is estimated between \u20ac130,000 and \u20ac150,000. This estimate gives us a good benchmark for similar projects, suggesting that a complete restoration of the 3500GTi would likely fall within a similar range.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732475044, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16201794, "authorName": "Fleche_dOr", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fleche_dor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ClassicheMasters (The Seller)\u00a0referenced the 07/31/2024 $495,000 sale on B-a-T.\r\n\r\nPer classic.com, that was the high sale in the last five years. The next highest was $261,500 on 02/07/2020.\r\n\r\nclassic.com treats the 3500 GT separately from the 3500 GTI. Below are the last 5-year and last 12-month summaries for both.\r\n\r\n3500 GT 5-year\r\nAvg $180,013\r\nSales Countb18\r\nLowest Sale $106,400\r\nTop Sale $405,000\r\nMost Recent $162,251\r\n\r\n3500 GT 12-month\r\nAvg $207,405\r\nSales Countb6\r\nLowest Sale $145,600\r\nTop Sale $405,000\r\nMost Recent $162,251\r\n\r\n3500 GTI 5-year\r\nAvg $195,220\r\nSales Count 5\r\nLowest Sale $143,893\r\nTop Sale $261,500\r\nMost Recent $175,000\r\n\r\n3500 GTI 12-month\r\nAvg$175,000\r\nSales Count 1\r\nLowest Sale $175,000\r\nTop Sale $175,000\r\nMost Recent $175,000", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732476803, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16201889, "authorName": "HermFe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hermfe/", "bidAmount": 53000, "content": "$53,000 bid placed by HermFe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732477072, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16201918, "authorName": "lemni8", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lemni8/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Based on the stats below for last 5-year deals (175-195K) and the estimate restoration cost (130-150K), the current ~50K is a fair price. But no room for much more.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732477151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16202535, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm trying not to be philosophical here, but time is a key factor to consider in this equation. The calculation of purchase plus restoration costs doesn\u2019t fully capture the future value. Factoring in appreciation over time could reveal significant potential upsides. And it's also important to recognize that there's much more to appreciate here. For example, the joy of driving and participating in events is of equal value in assessing the long-term benefits.\r\n\r\nJust the other day, we took out a Vignale Spyder and a Mistral Spyder. Despite it being a cold winter's day, these machines, with their robust six-cylinder engines, are a joy to drive. What I want to convey is that owning such classics isn\u2019t just about financial calculations but also about visceral pleasure and timeless attraction.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732479387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16202575, "authorName": "MBZONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbzone/", "bidAmount": 71000, "content": "$71,000 bid placed by MBZONE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732479525, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16202842, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.\" \u2014 Franklin D. Roosevelt\r\n\r\nThis is a great quote from a great statesman, indicating that we're nearing the end of the auction, and bids are getting into the zone.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732480511, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16203018, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "With 8 minutes on the clock...I am happy to say this car will go to the highest bidder.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732481062, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16203130, "authorName": "HermFe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hermfe/", "bidAmount": 72000, "content": "$72,000 bid placed by HermFe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732481569, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16203134, "authorName": "MBZONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbzone/", "bidAmount": 74000, "content": "$74,000 bid placed by MBZONE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732481581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16203142, "authorName": "HermFe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hermfe/", "bidAmount": 74500, "content": "$74,500 bid placed by HermFe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732481607, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16203154, "authorName": "MBZONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbzone/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by MBZONE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732481662, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16203161, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unexpected dynamics... This car is selling to...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732481699, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16203185, "authorName": "MBZONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbzone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/24/24 for $78,000 to MBZONE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732481782, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16203220, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to @MBZONE, and thank you to everyone who participated in our auction. We appreciate your enthusiasm, support and all the bids that led to this successful sale.\r\n\r\nWe look forward to seeing you at our following exciting auction listing here on Bring a Trailer. Stay tuned for more unique opportunities!\r\n\r\nIn the meantime, follow us here:\r\nwww.classichemasters.com\r\nwww.alfierimagazine.com", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1732481884, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16203266, "authorName": "ClassicheMasters (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classichemasters/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations to @MBZONE and thank you to everyone who participated in our auction. We appreciate your enthusiasm, support and all the bids that led to this successful sale.\r\nWe look forward to seeing you at our next exciting auction listing here on Bring a Trailer. Stay tuned for more unique opportunities!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732482068, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16203265, "authorName": "Lubehead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubehead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wish BaT had a venue where one could see what has become of sales like these. There should be a forum where successful bidders could report on the condition as received vs represented and also provide updated results of any restoration efforts. I would definitely subscribe and I bet there would be paying participants.", "likes": 12, "timestamp": 1732482113, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16203997, "authorName": "RGA3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rga3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very well sold to an optimistic buyer.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1732489421, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16204517, "authorName": "Valkyrja", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/valkyrja/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lubehead that would be interesting. But I have a feeling there would be a lot of complaints about what they got. I think I would be one of them, but it\u2019s my own fault for not going to see the car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732495456, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16205076, "authorName": "Lubehead", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lubehead/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Vallyrja- and so it goes. Let the truth be known.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732502525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238083, "authorName": "MBZONE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbzone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am a hobbyist and I do most of the work on my restorations, so it is a slow process. That said, I\u2019d be happy to share the process. I was planning on starting a web site where I post updates and I can share the link here.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1732873973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16238316, "authorName": "fanigbo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fanigbo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mbzone I hope you do document and share your restoration of this wonderful car. A lack of space prevented me from even considering this although it is exactly the kind of 3500 I intend to buy once I complete my current project and hopefully create some space. People who bemoan how much you paid seem to neglect that it\u2019s not always about market value. I hope in 4 to 5 years time you will have the flawless 3500 you have always wanted and the priceless sense of satisfaction that you know every nut and bolt on it. Bravo.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1732887184, "type": "comment"}]