2001 Maserati 3200 GT Manual

Highlights

• 3.2-litre V8 engine with twin turbochargers
• Rare six-speed manual
• Enormous service history file
• New clutch and master cylinder
• Recent service, and no MOT advisories

Overview

Rumour has it that owners of Maserati 3200GTs are contractually obliged to inform as many people as possible that their car was the first production model to be fitted with LED tail lights. Not just their nearest and dearest, but anyone at the pub who will listen, and preferably a few who won’t, as well as the local postal delivery operative person.

Now that this extremely interesting fact has been dealt with, we can appreciate the 3.2-litre V8 which sits under the long bonnet of this Maserati. And the fact that it is force-fed by a brace of turbochargers. This allows it to produce a very respectable 365 bhp and reach 174 mph, with a 0-62 mph time of five seconds exactly.

And perhaps even more impressive than this is the extremely leathery — and in this case extremely red — interior, which features seats which deserve a place in a museum of modern art. Not just the front seats, mind, the rear seats are equally well-sculpted and appear to be designed for use by actual human beings, which is a notable feature compared with many a grand tourer.

Our example is accompanied by a reassuringly hefty folder full of servicing invoices, and a correspondingly well-stamped service booklet. This includes records of a cambelt change in 2020, a clutch change in Aug 2024, and plenty else besides.

The 3200GT marked a change in Maserati’s image, with flowing lines and rounded corners replacing the more angular styling of previous models. It proved a hit when new, and now it’s looking like a very tempting way to get behind the wheel of a V8 grand tourer.

History and documentation

• Registered 6 Feb 2001
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Apr 2001 @ 1,153 miles, Nov 2001 @ 3,573 miles, Nov 2002 @ 5,958 miles, Jan 2004 @ 9,256 miles, Jan 2005 @ 11,492 miles, Feb 2006 @ 16,048 miles, Mar 2007 @ 25,751 miles, Feb 2008 @ 31,499 miles, Feb 2009 @ 36,630 miles, Feb 2010 @ 39,014 miles, Jul 2011 @ 43,183 miles, Aug 2012 @ 45,524 miles, Jul 2013 @ 47,528 miles, Sep 2014 @ 49,910 miles, Aug 2015 @ 52,029 miles, Aug 2017 @ 55,099 miles, Aug 2019 @ 58,340 miles, Sep 2020 @ 59,258 miles
• Additional invoices record services as follows: Aug 2022 @ 60,613 miles, Jun 2023 @ 61,177 miles, Sep 2024 @ 62,961 miles
• Original document pack and leather wallet
• Large history binder with extensive servicing invoices dating back to 2005
• Collection of invoices and old MOT certificates
• Three keys, including the original red key
• Current MOT with no advisories expires 3 Oct 2025
• Under 900 miles covered since the last MOT
• V5 present in owner’s name
• HPI clear

Interior

• Sumptuous red leather interior with contrasting black panels
• The upholstery remains in generally very good condition with few signs of wear
• It appears that the leather has been well cared for and treated
• Even the driver’s seat bolster is only lightly creased
• Ergonomically sculpted seats front and rear
• Electronic front seat adjustment
• The matching carpets are well presented
• Fitted black footwell carpets with leather trim
• Door cards in good condition
• Leather-trimmed steering wheel
• Cruise control
• The air conditioning requires servicing
• Analogue dashboard clock
• Chrome-bezelled instruments
• Becker stereo/CD player
• Slight sticky button syndrome
• Alcantara headlining
• Spacious, fully-carpeted boot to the rear
• Extra storage space under the boot floor

Exterior

• Finished in an attractive shade of silver, this long, low coupe still looks good today
• Its styling was a departure from the more angular designs of previous models
• The paint is in good condition for its age and mileage
• There are some small stonechips to the paint at the front of the car
• Some bubbling and scratches to both rear wings
• The body panels look straight
• ‘Boomerang’ rear lights — the first LEDs fitted to a production car
• 18-inch Assetto Corsa alloy wheels
• Pirelli P Zero tyres
• There is some kerb damage to the wheel rims
• Chrome badges front and rear, and chrome front grille surround
• Heated rear windscreen
• Quad exhaust tips
• The underside of the car looks clean for its age

Mechanical

• 3,217 cc turbocharged V8 engine
• Produces 365 bhp and 362 lb ft
• Top speed 174 mph, 0-62 in 5.0 seconds
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Tubi exhaust system to make the most of the V8 growl
• Rear-wheel drive
• The engine bay is well presented, with its enormous air intake proudly on display
• There is a little surface corrosion on the suspension and exhaust components
• The car was most recently serviced in Sep 2024, which included changing the engine oil and filter, and other consumables
• Clutch replaced in Aug 2024, master cylinder in Jan 2025
• Knock sensors replaced in Jun 2023
• Cambelt replaced in Sep 2020
• At the same time the throttle body was cleaned, the power steering fluid was replaced, the rear brakes were cleaned, rear main oil seal replaced, all four wheels aligned, transmission fluid replaced, and the aftermarket alarm system was disabled
• Starter motor replaced in Aug 2019
• The seller informs us that the car starts, drives, and stops superbly
• No MOT advisories
• No warning lights or mechanical issues reported

Summary

Once you’ve finished entertaining your fellow pub-goers with LED light facts, you can sink into the luxurious red leather interior of this Maserati, and you’ll be able to explore the limits of its 3.2-litre turbocharged V8 in comfort and style. And you can even share this experience with three other passengers.

To our eyes it’s aged beautifully and although you’ll need to budget appropriately for running costs, we think this looks like a cracking modern classic.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Ascot, Berkshire.