1973 MASERATI MERAK 3000 – 1 OF 630 PRODUCED
Make: Maserati
Model: Merak 3000
Year: 1973
Chassis: 122-0430
Engine: 114.53.30, V6 2,970 cc
Mileage: 65,700 km
Certifications: ASI homologation (1997)
Interior: Black leather
Exterior: White
Features & Comfort
- Fully functional air conditioning
- Electric windows
- Original leather interior
History & Provenance
- Original Italian car, always owned by meticulous collectors
- Current owner since 2010, executed numerous mechanical and bodywork interventions
- ASI homologated in 1997, attesting to its historical authenticity
Recent Maintenance
- March 2024: complete service with all oils and fluids replaced
- All water and oil hoses, water pipes from front radiator to engine replaced
- All filters and battery replaced
- Total expenditure: €1,600
- Original steering wheel preserved in perfect condition
Technical Features & Design
- Compact and powerful 3.0 V6 engine, derived from Citroën-Maserati collaboration
- Inspired by Maserati Bora, designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro
- Compact engine allows for small rear seats, making the car occasionally family-usable
- Designed to compete with Ferrari 308 and Lamborghini Urraco
- Merak’s V6 engine became the precursor to Maserati Biturbo series designed by Alejandro De Tomaso
Rarity & Collectibility
- Only 630 units produced, extremely rare
- Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of historic Italian cars
Ready-to-drive, mechanically reliable, with iconic lines
