[{"id": 3372191, "authorName": "ekmcmullen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ekmcmullen/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by ekmcmullen", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561153210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3372196, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 1500, "content": "$1,500 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561153221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3372542, "authorName": "Jfsaylor", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfsaylor/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That fuel consumption gauge is a hoot, for some reason I can\u2019t really picture a 1980s Maserati owner being terribly concerned with their fuel economy...", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561156121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372554, "authorName": "nucleonic", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nucleonic/", "bidAmount": 1986, "content": "$1,986 bid placed by nucleonic", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561156299, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3372562, "authorName": "davehondas2000", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davehondas2000/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dougdemuro", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561156570, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372568, "authorName": "Turn2tc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn2tc/", "bidAmount": 2549, "content": "$2,549 bid placed by Turn2tc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561156732, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3372572, "authorName": "Turn2tc", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turn2tc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold them when new. There has never been more comfortable seats since.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561156815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372588, "authorName": "bauerb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bauerb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always wanted a set of seats out of one of these", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561157092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372654, "authorName": "Gingerman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gingerman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same gear shifter as my first car, a Plymouth Horizon!!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1561159147, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372673, "authorName": "Jdubbya", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdubbya/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I just want to crawl into those seats and take a nap.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561159816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372752, "authorName": "Bill_Noon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_noon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am sure this one, is a gem but I will die laughing about one that a client bought many years ago, not from me, thank gosh, that burnt to a cinder in his driveway while his wife, who almost died and neighbors watched in horror... \r\n\r\nWhile he tells it better now with a smile on his face, the story goes... he was buying fun and collectible cars like cord wood for quite a few years and decided it would be cool to have his very pretty wife drive and arrive in something fun and exotic and bought her a Quattroporte. \r\n\r\nApparently the car was a gem by all accounts with low kilometers and all the services current and up to date and she was.... ...at least initially very happy the day it arrived. Up until she was trapped inside when the battery failed and the power door locks... ... well did their job and locked her inside. All was fine for the moment and no panic set in... until smoke started pouring out from under the car. The good... no great news was that the fire started in the wiring loom near the battery and before the car went up in flames, the electrics went bonkers and the door locks released and she escaped.\r\n\r\nThe neighbors stepped in and doused the car heavily with a garden hose and besides soaking the lovely leather interior, managed to short out the electrical fire and essentially kill the car.\r\n\r\nNot to be outdone or even considering giving up.... the owner sent the car out to be fully cared for and rectified. He now states with a smile on his face that it would have been more practical to just shoot the car in the proverbial cylinder head and send it to the scrapper. \r\n\r\nSome $90,000 dollars... \"1980s dollars\" the car was back and ready to claim its next victim. With no hesitation, his wife jumped in and managed to get to the end of the driveway when flames of biblical proportions erupted from under the front end of the car... realizing her previous mistake and not wanting to be sacrificed to the Gods of Maserati, she bailed from the burning beast.\r\n\r\nWhile the car proceeded to burn to a cider and melt into the pavement, the owner apparently cried, not for the car, but for the pathetic amount of money he had poured into the flames, only to watch it burn away... now many years later, I am told, his wife quietly prayed and thanked the heavens that the evil people eater was dead and returning to the devil that sent it forth!\r\n\r\nAbsolute true story.... and sadly tapped out on my I phone with no glasses so sorry for all the issues that come with trying to communicate with a phone so small my fat thumbs can barely feel the keys!", "likes": 21, "timestamp": 1561162283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372753, "authorName": "srallen", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/srallen/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\" This Quattroporte is currently registered as non-operational in California, with emissions testing not yet conducted, and is offered on behalf of the current owner with a clean Nevada title.\" <-- this makes no sense. It can't be sold with a California registration if it has a Nevada title. Someone explain this.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561162315, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372777, "authorName": "oldone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "GASP!!!...Don't forget the clock!!!...Best clock ever put in an automobile...GASP!!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561163039, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372782, "authorName": "oldone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/oldone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Where's the clock???...Not that electronic thingy...The clock...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561163257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372818, "authorName": "jimijimi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimijimi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If only it were as good as it looks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561164580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3372882, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can't pass smog in CA, can't pass a gas station anywhere -- but it sure is good-looking.\r\n\r\n@oldone : I believe you're confusing the clock with the one in the BiTurbo", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561166826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373032, "authorName": "Darrin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darrin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It has a manual choke knob! Even Fiat was long into autochoke and onto fuel injection by the time this car was built.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561171999, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373206, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are incredibly rare in decent condition.... I really wonder if it would pass California smog. It has to in order for the registration to be transferred to another owner in California. A fellow on the Maserati forum used to own one and he sings its praises quite often... in spite of the 6 mpg. Would be a great blast from the past and a true example of Maserati from that era.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561187048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373230, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 2700, "content": "$2,700 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561193759, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3373237, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The HVAC controls look like the leaning tower of Pisa.\n\nEven at idle the fuel consumption is in the red..yikes. \n\nPoor Maserati, the '80s were a tough time for them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561195944, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373411, "authorName": "shellkop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shellkop/", "bidAmount": 2877, "content": "$2,877 bid placed by shellkop", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561208834, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3373494, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561210877, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3373567, "authorName": "philly50", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/philly50/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You rarely see one of these models in such nice condition. The value of these cars has remained so low that most were never given the attention and $$$ needed to maintain them properly. Too bad because they have just enough Italian styling to be interesting but not the Mercedes quality to instill confidence.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561213066, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373636, "authorName": "Hartatak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hartatak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Had a 1980 creme color that was the most comfortable car I have ever driven. Never had a bit of trouble from it either. Could cruise to LA at 100 all day long. If you have to worry about gas you are looking in the wrong place!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561214743, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373850, "authorName": "notabbiente", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/notabbiente/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "just following this thread to learn how much the engine is valued", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561222073, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373886, "authorName": "kwaltz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kwaltz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To appreciate these cars, you need to see them in person. The lines for a big vehicle are perfect; the design is subtle. The interior is a leather dream to die for; this isn't the usual vinyl coated leather but Italian glove leather, even the dash, visors and rear package shelf. The pillow covering the center console is just the end. The color balance of the caramel leather the Carpathian Elm burl and the accents of dark brown works perfectly, the quality of the interior far exceeds that found in a similar Jaguar. The Series III Quattroporte is an extreme car; it was the fastest production car of its day. It has real magnesium wheels, inboard rear disk brakes, four Webber carburetors, a Maserati V-8 and that amazing styling from Bertone.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561223425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373924, "authorName": "alfa_rescue_society", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa_rescue_society/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I always wanted a QP3 so I could turn it into a resto-mod without suffering a guilty conscience. I would have swapped out to the original engine and tranny for a modern Corvette drive train with a 5-speed manual; gotten rid of the overstuffed Italian bordello chairs, and lowered the car about two inches all around. These are big cars, and the ones I drove tended to wallow around like a 60's luxo-barge, but the engine sounded fantastic if you really jumped on the gas pedal. Instead of a QP3, I eventually bought a 1978 Kyalami with the 4.2 liter engine and a 5-speed ZF transmission because of its rarity. That car turned into a restoration nightmare, but that another story to be pondered over many glasses of cheap chianti. \n\nThis car tempts me; it's the right color and the mechanicals look as though they have been well taken care of. However, I would like to see some shots of the underside and copies of receipts for the mechanical work that has been done. These cars get thoroughly thrashed and trashed by wannabe racing heroes, so one needs to see the chassis and suspension components before jumping into ownership.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561225021, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3373961, "authorName": "davejustrocks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davejustrocks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I think the climate control module is straight out of a Dodge Omni, as does the shifter. The power window switches look like they're from JC Whitney.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561226173, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374001, "authorName": "Walter_Gomez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walter_gomez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "ItalDesign, not Bertone. I've always have loved these and regret never buying one. In 2001 I was driving from New Mexico to L.A. when I decided to stop in Indio for a date shake. There were a couple of cars parked out front including a beautiful black California registered QP. I walked in checked out the people inside to try to figure out who the Maserati driver was and saw an older man sitting at the counter. I finished my shake before him, so waited in my car till he came out just so I could hear the start-up. He eventually came out, started it up and out came a big whump from the megaphone exhausts; it well worth the the wait! Seeing an exotic car in the California desert is always a great \"Welcome to California\" sign! Back in 1975 as a 19 year old driving a Fiat 128 with my father I crossed into California from Arizona in the early dawn hours when a 1960s Ferrari drove by so fast (well over 100 MPH) that I couldn't identify it! I let out a whoop turned to my father who was sleeping at the time, smiled and exclaimed we were in California!", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1561227492, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374128, "authorName": "Moraga", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moraga/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it\u2019s titled in Nevada why not trailer it over to Nevada and get it inspected?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561232085, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374727, "authorName": "Ed_L", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_l/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Moraga : the seller would have to smog-certify it in CA to sell it to a CA buyer. That's true of a private party or a dealer, but the stakes for playing games are higher for a dealer.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561261892, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3374771, "authorName": "rodneyconger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rodneyconger/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Harrah collection in Las Vegas? I need to hear more about that...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561264635, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375316, "authorName": "copyright1987", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copyright1987/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The state of CA no longer has approved catalytic converters for 1984-2007 Maserati quattroporte, I have yet to come to a solution, oh the joys of owning such an exotic classic!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561309139, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375341, "authorName": "peter_irlenborn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_irlenborn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill_Noon has an interesting tale to tell: YES, these Maserati's have a tendency to catch fire. NEVER park these cars on a hill with the nose pointed downhill. Did I mention, you should NEVER park nose downhill? The gas tank is located at an extreme height directly behind the rear seats. When parked with a full tank, even on a flat surface, the fuel level is higher than the location of the 4 Weber carbs. The slightest and smallest pinhole leak in the accelerator pump diaphragms will cause the Webers to fill with fuel. Voila: a fire when the ignition is turned on. the solution is to have the diaphragms periodically changed, just as you would often change the belts.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561310510, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375570, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "my mom almost killed us in one of these back in 1989 while driving 80mph on PCH, singing along to the B-52's. so, I love these things.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1561322363, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3375572, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 3110, "content": "$3,110 bid placed by CJWRacing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561322477, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3376210, "authorName": "alfa_rescue_society", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa_rescue_society/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like this particular car as it looks really well kept inside and out. These are impressive cars in the flesh and get much more attention than any Mercedes. It would be nice to hear from the seller about its overall mechanical condition as these cars can suffer badly from not being driven enough. Just wish one like this had been available when I was looking.\nA few years ago, I was looking for a car that would be unique at any Cars and Coffee, and perhaps practical enough to be daily driver. 1980\u2019s Maseratis, such as the Bi-turbo spider and the Quattroporte seemed to fit the bill and were really affordable, and there were a number of US parts vendors able to supply any goodies needed to keep the beast running. I was wavering between a pristine, well maintained Ferrari 400i for $21,000, a nice, driver condition QP3 for $4,000, or an ultra-rare 1978 Maserati Kyalami drivable wreck for $21,000. Of course, insanity prevailed and I bought the Kyalami while I was running through the airport to catch a flight to Dubai. \n\nDuring the process of restoring the Kyalami, I learned a lot about their big brother, the QP3\u2019s, and figured out that these are wonderful cars that can give a great driving experience with a few relatively inexpensive modifications, such swapping the Chrysler slush box for a ZF 5-speed manual, and lowering the car a bit to give it better cornering ability. Finally, all of the QP3's that I looked to buy had the same problem with maladjusted carbs, so find yourself a mechanic who understands Weber downdraft carbs and works on them regularly. Make him your newest best friend, because you will probably need him.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561376086, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3376328, "authorName": "fascarman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fascarman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "have you tried to smog it? Are the Webber carbs in need of rebuild and the catalytic converters functioning or plugged up? If you know, what are the smog issues? I would be registering it in Calif.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561381471, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3377894, "authorName": "VolvoguyKC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/volvoguykc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The thing maintains itself, I'm sure.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1561402046, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3378688, "authorName": "Cochezz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cochezz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These cars are fantastic if your a geek about such things. Its likely the cheapest way into true hand build Italian super cars. These were $55k US in 1980 people that bought these were shopping for a Rolls or a Aston but wanted speed and Italian flare not found in such cars. They share components with Detomaso's, and odd things like Lamborghini's on top of the obvious Maserati connection. 286 hp is what they are rated for, think about that for a moment, what else could you buy in 1980 that made that much horsepower from a 302 cu in engine??\r\n Parts are easy to get from MEI Maserati .. https://www.maseratinet.com\r\n\r\nAnd Yes I own one", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1561407042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3378799, "authorName": "pugsly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pugsly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It forever leaves me amazed that a seller will present such a nice and unique car to the world on BAT with pitiful photos. Why?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561407657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380023, "authorName": "whitemd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whitemd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Many, many years ago when I was just starting to think about buying an older car one of these passed me on the freeway and I thought \"Wow, it would be really neat to have one of those.\" A few miles later I saw the same car on the side of the road with the hood open. It would be many more years before I seriously thought of buying an older car again.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561420783, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3380248, "authorName": "alfa_rescue_society", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa_rescue_society/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rodneyconger - The remnants of the Harrah collection are actually in Reno, not Las Vegas. Most of the original collection of more than 1,400 cars was sold off in the mid-80's after Bill Harrah died. The collection now has about 200 cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561427423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3381135, "authorName": "macygray", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/macygray/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@peter_irlenborn\r\nI guess another solution would be to own a car with a low gas tank placement.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561472423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3381911, "authorName": "davidwiz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/davidwiz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If it is listed as \"non operational\" in California, how does one get it out of California? I'm guessing it can't be driven and must be trailered? How have you, seller, been able to add 1,000 miles on it if it is listed as \"non operational\"'? The seller does not seem to be participating in responding to comments on this auction.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561484858, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3383283, "authorName": "Matttrail18", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/matttrail18/", "bidAmount": 3220, "content": "$3,220 bid placed by Matttrail18", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561492475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3384807, "authorName": "turbojohn (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbojohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for not answering the smog/registration questions. I am assisting a friend in selling his car it took some time to get the information. The Maserati was purchased from a neighbor who past away and he had purchased it with Nevada title. The original owner started an application for title and registration, it was never completed, just classified as an incomplete application. No smog was ever attempted. My friend purchased the car and got it revived and is running. The mechanic had suggested drive the car for 100 miles and then smog. That was never done due other projects. The current owner also applied for registration has not followed through with smog and VIN verification. So in conclusion the Maserati has not had complete California transfer and the car still has the Certificate of Title from Nevada. I hope this clears up the paper trail.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561510804, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3384942, "authorName": "ThirdPedalNirvana", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thirdpedalnirvana/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I want to shake the hand of the seller and of the new owner for the massive cojones it takes to be willing to own and maintain this car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561514968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385491, "authorName": "BrucePhilly", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brucephilly/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AirBnB that interior!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561552569, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3385940, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 3333, "content": "$3,333 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561560452, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3386871, "authorName": "Transcon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/transcon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Every time I see one of these I cant help but remembering Damon Killian (Richard Dawson) pulling up to the ICS studio in a Quattroporte Ultra Limousine AM330 in The Running Man. Only thing that was better in that movie was Mar\u00eda Conchita Alonso in her spandex suit", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1561573660, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3387750, "authorName": "safulop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/safulop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Now that we find out it runs well enough to maybe pass smog, I'm hearing ABBA singing \"take a chance on me\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1561581121, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388581, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One shocker with these, they are huge in person! Not small like the BiTurbos/430s of the day.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561589719, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3388791, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561595243, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3389197, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 3607, "content": "$3,607 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561606717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3389366, "authorName": "Bigbuckeroo47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbuckeroo47/", "bidAmount": 3750, "content": "$3,750 bid placed by Bigbuckeroo47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561621043, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3389640, "authorName": "madmax", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmax/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One of our customers bought one new back in day and brought it over to the Porsche dealership where I worked. He was a client of our sales manager (John Stoll RIP). He wanted John to drive it. John was an excellent driver, so I got in the back seat with the owner p front and his son-in-law in the back with me. The interior smell was overwhelming; like a shoe factory, just crazy good. The paint was like nothing I had ever seen. It was so smooth it looked like you could pinch it. John drove like he stole it, slamming it through the corners with the owner howling in laughter and us in back seat sliding across the leather couch in the back holding on to the hand pulls. Had to share a memory I will never forget.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1561641554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3389685, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 3857, "content": "$3,857 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561642621, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3390063, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Bill Harrah died in 1978 and his collection was in Reno... hard time figuring how an '86 QP from Vegas fits in to that tale, maybe it was bought from the \"Auto Collections\" showroom at the now-gone Imperial Palace in Vegas?\r\n\r\nOur 87 425i was this color combo... no blazing fire in that one, but you don't know fear until you're sitting in Dads car watching smoke come out of the window switches while in line at the McDonalds drive thru... there was no fire, and after shutting off the ignition, the smoke never happened again... I guess it was just reminding my 18 yr old self, that compared to Marelli, Lucas electrics look like Denso :)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561650318, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3391191, "authorName": "cruz_dude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cruz_dude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@turbojohn - It sounds like the car has a Nevada title but is not currently registered in Nevada? That's what I get from your comment but I just want to clarify. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561663272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3391957, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561668485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3392075, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 4207, "content": "$4,207 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561669319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3392358, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561670488, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3392384, "authorName": "KC_Car_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kc_car_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Would there be any chance of getting a video of this Maserati during a cold start to idol, maybe a drive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561670581, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3393359, "authorName": "HKS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hks/", "bidAmount": 5607, "content": "$5,607 bid placed by HKS", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561692050, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3393872, "authorName": "masernut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masernut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"The car is one of ten bought from Harrahs collection in Las Vegas \". May just the BaT write up but the way I read it is the buyer bought 10 Quattroportes at the same time, rather than 10 different cars. I hope it's ten Quattroportes it would certainly guarantee that when you went out to garage, at least one of them may run......", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1561728933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394336, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a real man's car. I remember these when new.\r\n\r\nOnly thing I don't like is the goofy fuel consumption indicator. What are you supposed to do, back off the throttle because your flight engineer calls out a high fuel burn?\r\n\r\nI have no idea of the market, but holy depreciation. \r\n\r\nGLWA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561737787, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394421, "authorName": "Nickginali", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nickginali/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by Nickginali", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561739565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3394603, "authorName": "BuyWeird", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buyweird/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have loved these cars since they were new. Enormous, totally impractical (high single digit gas mileage in town) nightmare maintenance with the Webers, but presence like nothing else this side of a Lagonda (which, natch I also love - call me crazy). I test-rode a ruby-red 82 sometime around 1990 and it was a memorable drive. @madmax was entirely correct that the smell of the interior is otherworldly. This is one of the nicest I have seen in a while. GLWTA!", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1561742901, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3394605, "authorName": "SharkHunter84", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sharkhunter84/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@turbojohn is the AC functional? I know the ad mentions intermittent blower, thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561743022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395096, "authorName": "Bigbuckeroo47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigbuckeroo47/", "bidAmount": 5900, "content": "$5,900 bid placed by Bigbuckeroo47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561747827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395106, "authorName": "mbrandonmotorcars", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mbrandonmotorcars/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's really too bad we don't have underside photos of this car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561747936, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395274, "authorName": "CJWRacing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cjwracing/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "it's 30 years old and italian, I would not expect to see virginity from the underside", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561749465, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395338, "authorName": "Rezad27", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rezad27/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by Rezad27", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561749903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395430, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 6100, "content": "$6,100 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561750618, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395478, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 6400, "content": "$6,400 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561751033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395493, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561751126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395506, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561751224, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395629, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 6789, "content": "$6,789 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395651, "authorName": "hn11", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hn11/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by hn11", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395684, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 7123, "content": "$7,123 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395687, "authorName": "Aj69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aj69/", "bidAmount": 7223, "content": "$7,223 bid placed by Aj69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395691, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 7654, "content": "$7,654 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752813, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395693, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 7777, "content": "$7,777 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752846, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395705, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 7890, "content": "$7,890 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752903, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395707, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752916, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395709, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 8123, "content": "$8,123 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752947, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395712, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 8223, "content": "$8,223 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561752977, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395716, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 8642, "content": "$8,642 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753014, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395721, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 8742, "content": "$8,742 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753039, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395724, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 8888, "content": "$8,888 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753077, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395725, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 8988, "content": "$8,988 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395732, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 9123, "content": "$9,123 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753143, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395734, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 9223, "content": "$9,223 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753152, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395744, "authorName": "wak9999", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wak9999/", "bidAmount": 9345, "content": "$9,345 bid placed by wak9999", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395746, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 9445, "content": "$9,445 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753221, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395757, "authorName": "Aj69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aj69/", "bidAmount": 9545, "content": "$9,545 bid placed by Aj69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753309, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395759, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 9645, "content": "$9,645 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753319, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395760, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Saved by the checking!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753327, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395769, "authorName": "Aj69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aj69/", "bidAmount": 9745, "content": "$9,745 bid placed by Aj69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753422, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395771, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 9845, "content": "$9,845 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753432, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395777, "authorName": "mass2017", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mass2017/", "bidAmount": 9950, "content": "$9,950 bid placed by mass2017", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395788, "authorName": "Aj69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aj69/", "bidAmount": 10050, "content": "$10,050 bid placed by Aj69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753545, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395791, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 10300, "content": "$10,300 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395799, "authorName": "Aj69", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aj69/", "bidAmount": 10550, "content": "$10,550 bid placed by Aj69", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753673, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395802, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 10800, "content": "$10,800 bid placed by EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753698, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 3395813, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 6/28/19 for $10,800 to EMorris", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753819, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 3395819, "authorName": "E-TypeOTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e-typeots/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow, I know it's often said, and probably over-used, but, that's really a lot of car for the money.\r\n\r\nEnjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561753870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395826, "authorName": "gritsandbourbon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gritsandbourbon/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@E-TypeOTS, it's also been said that there is no such thing as a cheap Maserati. That said I agree - a bargain anyway you slice it!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561753965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3395829, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @E-TypeOTS. Nail biter!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1561753974, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3396725, "authorName": "peter_irlenborn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_irlenborn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "EMorris; please remember the accelerator pump and high mounted fuel tank issue mentioned earlier. Bill Noon and I know of three (3) instances of preventable fires on these Q III's. Never park with the nose downhill. And carry a Halon fire extinguisher!! Congratulations....for now.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561760942, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3396808, "authorName": "alfa_rescue_society", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfa_rescue_society/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMorris - Excellent buy, congratulations. I have looked at a fair number of QP3's in my time, and this, by far, is the best one I have ever seen. I am definitely envious.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561762856, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3396944, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I can't get excited even if it were free, but I do recognize that it is one of the better examples. I hope it's what the buyer expects.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561767400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3397722, "authorName": "johnbennett103", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/johnbennett103/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice buy that takes a bit of courage. Enjoy!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561820690, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3399214, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I swear, if I suspected I\u2019d have to park nose-down, ever, I\u2019d want to install some sort of gate valve on the fuel line. Close valve under hood, the Weber\u2019s don\u2019t get another drop. Hmmm, I was working on the sprinkler system today... maybe get real fancy and do it with an electric solenoid. \r\n\r\nOh hell, I should probably stick to my less fire prone Jags...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561917206, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3399302, "authorName": "turbojohn (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/turbojohn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have not received the buyers information as of 6/30", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1561921970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3399542, "authorName": "SubGothius", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/subgothius/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44 - And make sure that solenoid valve is normally-closed, energize to open. ;^)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1561935795, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3410105, "authorName": "salvilla", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/salvilla/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Did the Maserati sell? Did you finally hear back from the winning buyer? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1562177887, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3412593, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks @peter_irlenborn, @alfa_rescue_society, and @johnbennet103. I didn't circle back and check the comments. I've had a few QPIII's, all heaps to this point. I know untreated fuel and rust is the enemy of these cars. I'll park this one between the dehumidifier and the fire extinguisher in my garage! I did not know they occasionally catch on fire, I'll keep it away from inclines!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1562211093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 3463492, "authorName": "AML1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aml1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a bargain if the sale indeed went through.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1563569989, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4075741, "authorName": "mauian052", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mauian052/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMorris Hi, I am wondering if you still have the Quattroporte, and if so if you are interested in selling it. Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580005727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4080376, "authorName": "EMorris", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/emorris/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi @mauian052 I still have the QPIII and I think it's a keeper. I have had a few of these cars in the past in project or driver condition, and I realized at current values it's not worth fixing up the neglected cars. I would definitely keep an eye on auctions, they do sneak through at good prices on occasion. There is also a QPIII Facebook group you can join that can be useful if you're on the hunt.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580188385, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4080836, "authorName": "mauian052", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mauian052/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMorris Thanks. Honestly I don't know how I let this one slip by me, except that at the time I was probably on vacation and not checking up on things. I also have had a few of these. My first when it was 7 years old with 13k miles. Loved that car, and never had a problem with it. Swapped the exhaust out. At that time, late '80s I thought it had one of the more sophisticated exhaust systems I had ever seen. Actually, I did have one problem that was very easily and interestingly solved. It would not start. Turn the key, indicator lights came on, everything worked, but simply would not turn over. I can't remember all of the details, but it frustrated me for a few days. Like I said, can't remember the details, but eventually I traced it to some relay under the dash. At that time I was also very into Renault R16s. Anyway, the relay looked very familiar to me. Turns out that my 1970 Renault R16 had the same relay. Problem solved. Never had another problem with the car. At that time if I remember correctly, Maserati had designed the car to compete in the market with the 500 series Mercedes. I preferred the Maserati.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1580224414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4106059, "authorName": "Varjak", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/varjak/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I used to see one of these in a claret color every day on the way home from school. Owned by a guy who owned a company that distributed candy and tobacco products to convenience stores and such. It was on the same long road on which I used to see the Ferrari Daytona and the Dino 246. \r\n\r\nI always thought these were a bit clunky-looking with a sumptuous interior. As for performance, it has the Webers and nearly 5-liters, but the Mercedes 6.9 (with admittedly much more displacement) was both faster and quicker.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1580847747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 4274844, "authorName": "peter_irlenborn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/peter_irlenborn/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@EMorris Thanks for the insight on the QPIII Facebook page. Just woke up, and realized I bought another one of these, just before the complete closure of California. This time a 1985, in Black. Now, where to drive it?? The roads are clear, but it's time to \"stay at home\" as ordered.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1584902226, "type": "comment"}]