Among the greats of Italian Grand Touring cars the name Maserati stands alone as the master of sports cars. From its very beginning in 1914 brothers Alfieri, Carlo, and Ettore Maserati were involved in motorsports winning many races and rallies in the early days of the motorcar. This was a day when men drove without fear in open wheel cars that defied death with every lap. Their company mascot also provided quite an image as the trident spear of Neptune represented strength and vigor, both attributes of a powerful sports car. In 1957, Maserati brought the art of Grand Touring to a new level with the introduction of the 3500 GT. Not only did the 3500 GT possess stellar performance, but it also featured luxury to boot. Production was slow at first, but took off when enthusiasts discovered the potential of the 3500. The 3500 evolved into the Sebring for 1962 and it was now one of the most refined Grand Touring cars in the world. Most had thought that Maserati had reached the pinnacle of design with the Sebring, but a Series II car was introduced in 1965 that perfected it beyond what anyone thought possible. A new headlamp design, modernized bumpers, redesigned bumpers, and new side grilles gave the Sebring Series II a more touch of class and elegance to go with its brute power.
The 1966 Maserati Sebring Series II offered here has been fully
restored to factory condition and now presents as it did in
1966. It just arrived here from Switzerland and is now
ready for its first U.S. owner. It has had just two
owners from new and retains all of its documentation with a history
that is accounted for. The Sebring II looks great in any
color, but none better than gleaming silver. The
interior is upholstered in black with red carpeting in an
attractive and true “driver’s environment.” A real wood
steering sets the tone with the Maserati trident logo proudly
displayed in the center. Power for this Sebring II comes
from Maserati’s dual overhead cam inline six cylinder rated at 265
horsepower; more than enough for modern highway speeds and
beyond. The engine compartment is clean and well sorted
and also carries with it a rare design quality that’s seldom seen
in any car. This Sebring II rides on Boranni wire wheels
that gives it just the right look for a European sports car.
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Maserati has always had a reputation for building fine sports cars there have even been a few luxury cars as well. In the present day that tradition continues with a full line-up of performance sports cars like the Granturismo, the Ghibli, the Quattroporte, and even the new SUV styled Levante. This Sebring II with is excellent restoration and Grand Touring heritage is a car that defines the very roots of Maserati’s performance. No collection is complete without a fine Italian GT sports car and this Sebring can easily serve as the crown jewel of any collection.
