Restored to concours condition
1976 Maserati Khamsin Coupé

Maserati's top-of-the-range model in its day
• Very rare right-hand drive example
• Delivered new in the UK
• Known ownership history
• Professionally restored between 2008 and 2012
• Maserati Classiche certified

The rare right-hand drive Maserati Khamsin offered here was first registered on 30th December 1976 when sold by MTC Cars, the company of Mario Tozzi Condivi, the UK Maserati importer. It was finished in the stunning colour combination of Luci del Bosco (a rich shade of brown) with Senape interior, and was equipped with the desirable ZF five-speed manual gearbox. Noted collector Patrick Martin was the second owner, acquiring the Khamsin on 1st April 1981. On 3rd March 1988 the car was sold to John Jorgensen before moving on to Michael Bonney's stable on 28th July 1993. Rupert Wilkes became the next owner on 17th May 2002.
The immediately preceding owner purchased the Khamsin at a London auction on 27th February 2007 to complete his sizeable collection, which included half a dozen classic Maseratis. By this time the car was in need of a full restoration. Carried out to the highest standards, this commenced in 2008 at renowned marque specialists McGrath Maserati, while the bodywork was entrusted to Vintage Cars of Lymington and Ross Packard of New Milton. Arguably one of the most comprehensive refurbishments a Khamsin has ever received, the process took over three years and is fully documented by receipts on file totalling c. £190,000. The rebuild was completed in the spring of 2012 in time for the International Khamsin Quaranta reunion held in June thatbyear near Beaune, Burgundy. This event featured guest-of-honour Marcello Gandini and Maserati Classiche, who judged the 27 Khamsins gathered from all over Europe. Chassis number '341' was not judged, only displayed, as its then owner was the event co-organiser with author Marc Sonnery, and it was felt its inclusion would have been unethical. Gandini signed the sun visor, and '341' was proudly driven home.

The restoration's fine quality was recognised in 2014 at Salon Privé in London where, judged by Maserati historian Adolfo Orsi, it made a strong impression on guests. '341' then received further recognition the following year, winning the Maserati UK Owners Club concours outright. The Khamsin was driven to France again for the Le Mans Classic in 2018 and was the perfect choice for such a trip, being one of the greatest classic Grand Tourers. It also features in the book Maserati - The Citroën Years, the definitive work on Maseratis of that era.

The car comes with its complete set of Maserati Classiche documents; the original handbook and wallet; and the rare Maserati service book. As special as they are rare, Khamsins have a devoted following and tend to be kept for many years by connoisseur owners. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an expertly restored five-speed example of the Trident marque's ultimate Grand Touring car in its stunning original colours.