1974 Maserati Indy

This 1974 Indy 4900 is an amazing example of Maseratis last model year of the Indy named after the factory 2 victories at the Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940 by Warren Shaw in his 8CTF. About 1, 000 Indys were built starting in 1969 with a 4.2 liter motor, then a 4.7 liter and finally in its last 2 years the 4.9 liter power unit. This particular example has a stunning presence. Designed by Carrozzeria Vignale this 4-seater Tipo AM116 looks highly elegant in its color sanded original Azzurro Artico exterior color, white leather interior and gorgeous Campagnolo wheels. It drives and runs excellently with its 340hp 4.9 liter 4 cam motor fed by 4 throaty 2-barrel 32DCNF Webber carburetors all connecting to its silky smooth ZF S 5-speed manual transmission. With the exception of service parts, new carpet and 2 sections of leather interior this matching numbers Tipo AM116 is original including the paint and interior. The factory AC has been upgraded with a Denso compressor and other modern components resulting in a high standard climate control system. As stated on a copy of the included original invoice this car comes with a Blaupunkt Goslar radio. With its four seats and rear hatchback the car can be quite practical beyond solo driving.This car has a particularly special provenance as it was delivered in origin to the Persian Embassy in Rome for H.I.H. Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, twin sister of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. This has been confirmed by Archive Storico Maserati SpA. This Indy stayed within the ownership of the immediate royal family of the Princess, moving from Rome to Monaco then Paris and San Francisco up until it was sold in 2017 to its second and only other owner since.This particular Tipo AM116 has very clean mechanicals and has been well cared for with included comprehensive service records dating back to 1985. Within the last 10, 000km it has had, new Wilton wool beige carpets, 2 sections of front leather seats reupholstered, a new clutch assembly, new front and rear exhaust sections, all 4 Koni shocks replaced, new front end bushings, ball joints and steering linkage, all 4 brake calipers rebuilt, new brake system actuator and hoses, new TRW LHM brake fluid, new ignition coil unit, wires and spark plugs, all 4 DCNF carburetors rebuilt and tuned, both fuel pumps replaced, new water pump, new power steering hoses, all new AC system including compressor, custom made hoses, condenser and dryer, refurbished fans and radiator, original road wheels sand blasted and powder coatedThe car has its original spare wheel and tool kit and comes with an owners manual, and a certification package from Maserati SpA, which includes its original invoice and historical delivery information. This Indy has a clear CA title and currently a CA classic car plate.