Maserati 222 4v. 6 Speed Manual. One of 130 built - Concours Condition.

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1 Maserati 222 4v. 6 Speed Manual. One of 130 built - Concours Condition. Basic Info Registration date 1/1994 Chassis Number ZAM331B00MB Mileage Color Red ( ) OTR Price Detailed description The Maserati 222 4V was hand-built by the Modena factory from Only 130 examples were produced Of which 11 were RHD & 119 LHD). It was the first model to have the 4 valve DOHC heads on the 90 degree V6 2.8 litre engine, boosting standard power output by over 50 bhp to 280 bhp at 5,500 rpm. On this model active electronic suspension that could be adjusted whilst driving was introduced. Being the result of over 10 years of development the 222 4V proved to be a sweet & reliable car. Some owners report having done huge mileages with these (Over 350,000km). Indeed provided they're properly maintained they're great cars with few electronics to go wrong. Also being berefit of electronic tickery such as ABS or traction control but endowed with a traditional LSD and lightweight, this model offers an exceptional & exotic driving experience. Being of 1994 this particular example's one of the very last 222 4v's made (No 113). It's been stunningly well looked after, always garaged since new with a dust proof cover, the paintwork looks as good today as when the car left the factory 16 years ago. Not having been driven in rain, the underside's completely rust free and the engine, transmission, etc. is notably leak free too. The car's like new and is probably one of the best examples left in existence today. Mechanical Features: The V6 twin IHI water cooled turbo'd 24 valve engine's a gem. Equipped with twin air to air intercoolers hidden behind the grille and bumper it makes 280 bhp as standard, at 5,500 bhp. With a dry weight of only 1,313kg, performance is remarkably strong. The sports 4 tail pipe exhaust system barks a menacing idle & will build revs quickly to just over 6,000 before next gear's selected. This particular example's been treated to a later model's Getrag 6 Speed box and matching final drive, to enable effortless high speed cruising. The differential is a Maserati LSD with a built in cooler. Brakes are powerful, with (vented) discs at the front and rear, along with inboard drums for the emergency brake. Suspension is by McPherson strut at each corner, 1

2 combined with electronic damping adjustment, on a scale of 1-4 (Standard setting is 2). Interior is beautifully appointed with a tasteful blend of black leather, grey suede (For dashboard & door inserts, plus the headlining) and walnut veneer. Note this hasn't been a smoker's car and always being stored indoors & under cover, the interior hasn't aged at all. The leather is soft and well cared for and veneers are as new. There are some well thought of design features. For example, the front seats automatically travel forwards when tilted, to give rear seat occupants ease of access. The rear parcel shelf has built in retractable sun blinds and there are reading lights for each of the passengers. The rear seats have 3 belts, but this is really more of a 4 seater, to be comfortable. One of the nicest design features is the dashboard. It's all leather trimmed - even the instrument surround. This helps provide a real feel of quality, as does the smell of leather as you open the doors. Last, but by no means least - there's the hallmark Maserati clock, a feature on almost all examples built since Maserati's 1926 victory in the Targa Florio. Exterior: It was also on this model that the front received the fresh headlight design, with colour coded surrounding grilles, integrated driving lights in the revised front bumper & colour coded side skirts to compliment the improved design of rear bumper with exhaust pipes and central grille integrated in the centre - which combined gave the car a much fresher look. Note also the factory vented bonnet and windscreen spoiler, which helped improve aerodynamics to keep the windshield wipers on the screen at higher road speeds. On this model wider 16 inch O.Z. Route wheels were introduced with 7J front and 8J rear width, which also gave a wider stance and a further improvement in handling. Note that the rear brakes are quite inboard, which means - if the new owner ever wanted to upgrade the wheels, some quite deep dished rear wheels would fit nicely. We can source and supply custom offset Work Meister S1 wheels and other designs via if desired. Condition: It's hard to believe this is a 16 year old car. It's evident from it's condition - it's not had hard use at all, further evidenced by the lack of stone chips on the front bumper and leading edge of the bonnet. It would appear the previous owner enjoyed his Maserati ownership most, by keeping this car in pristine condition. It's clearly been beautifully maintained regardless of cost - which for an exotic car like this in Japan looked after by Cornes (Official Maserati importer) is hardly inexpensive. The paint work gleams from having been well maintained. Showing no microscratches or fading, it's evident it was washed before being stored away after use. Note how the red paint isn't faded from ageing at all. The engine bay has none of the usual corrosion and peeling of paint from the engine covers and shows no oil leaks at all. Note that Japanese roads aren't salted (Except remote mountain areas) - and this car's got ZERO corrosion. Even the exhausts still have their original Silver & black paint. Interior's in similarly unmarked condition with 2

3 no wear to leather, perfect condition veneers and unmarked suede trim and the boot looks to be unused, as are the two foam tire inflation devices which came with this model instead of a spare wheel. Despite having no protective rubbing strips, the sides are completely straight with no pin dents. Even the bumper corners show no sign of ever having been scuffed. All we could find is a small imperfection of paint on the passenger C pillar and some minor stone chips to the underside of the rear bumper and a mostly polished out light line scratch (Not photographable) on the passenger front wing. There are some minor scratches on the wheel edges too. Amazing condition. We've never come across an example this tidy - which is why we couldn't resist having it for stock!testing: The only fault we could find on the entire car is the electric antenna not working. This may be a disconnected electric signal from the head unit. Drives perfectly with good suspension control, excellent braking and powerful performance. No faults at all to report, not even so much as an oil drip!this car is currently stored (Under cover) in Yokohama and is ready for shipping to any worldwide destination. Being Left Hand Drive it may be of particular interest for Canada (This model was not officially imported there), or for European destinations. It can also be shipped to the UK and supplied fully registered. UK OTR price is 13,895 inclusive of 12 month's comprehensive warranty, new MOT & 6 month's road tax. Alternatively we can supply at 12,995 for DIY UK registration (Easy to do - we'll provide full assistance). If you're in Europe, ask about our FOB Package. Please contact us for further details on reserving this car - But hurry, if you're serious, classic Maseratis of such fine quality are rarely available, especially as affordable as this one! Newera Imports - Known worldwide for consistently high quality hand picked cars. As recommended by owner's club members, tuners and enthusiast magazines. 3

4 Photos Absolutely concours condition throughout. Incredibly well preserved - this cars only been used on nice dry days since leaving the factory in Modena, Italy. 4

5 Picture 3 Probably the best colour of all for a Maserati - Note how well preserved the original paintwork is. 5

6 Picture 5 Just stunning! 6

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8 Note how shiny the paint is! Picture 10 8

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11 Paintwork is reflecting which armco's in the unseen background. Picture 16 11

12 Picture 17 Surely one of the best preserved examples in existence. 12

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14 Classic lines. Picture 22 14

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16 Original O.Z. route wheels. Note even the brake calipers are in asn new condition. 16

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18 Only v's were made before the less elegant Ghibli continued the lineage. Fuel filler cap is located behind - electrically released. 18

19 Clever but simple windscreen spoiler keeps wipers on the screen at higher speeds. Factory vented bonnet. 19

20 Paintwork is beautifully preserved - note the lack of stone chips. Alarm central locking & original key. 20

21 Interior is in excellent condition in keeping with low genuine mileage. Picture 36 21

22 Leather has no discolouration or significant wear. Walnut veneers are all intact - as new condition. 22

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24 Driver's seat is unworn. Comfortable rear seats. Cleverly designed front seat rails move the chair forward automatically to allow rear occupants to get in. 24

25 Suede rear parcel shelf with concealed sun blinds. Sun blinds in use. Note the Suede roof lining. 25

26 Classic Maserati clock. 26

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28 Electric seats and turbo timer fitted as standard. Electronically adjustable suspension. 28

29 Climate control air conditioning. Picture 50 29

30 All warning lights present & correct. Picture 52 30

31 Very low original mileage. Engine bay is beautiful! 31

32 Engine is in clean and tidy condition. Engine covers are not corroded or peeling their paint. 32

33 This engine sounds as good as it looks! Picture 58 33

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35 Original chassis plate. Oil has recently been changed. 35

36 Picture 63 Original colour code. 36

37 Picture 65 Foam tyre inflation kit(s). This model carries no spare wheel. 37

38 Very small paint imperfection on right C pilar. Antenna doesn't rise - may be a disconnection behind the audio unit. 38

39 Note complete lack of underside corrosion and no oil leaks. Note complete lack of underside corrosion and no oil leaks. 39

40 Note complete lack of underside corrosion and no oil leaks. 40

41 How the Newera System Works (1). Starting with your inquiry, we provide a quote or communication, so that we are clear on just what you are after. We ask for detailed information from you, so we can provide an accurate quotation from the beginning. If you are inquiring about a car from stock, steps (2) and (4) are not required. (2). When sourcing to order, our quotation is based on your requirements. As long as your budget is sufficient for the car youre after & the car is likely to be available, we will be prepared to find the car you order, or better. Remember: even if you budget too much, it doesnt matter. We operate a system of supplying the best car we can find, plus a set fee of 900. If we can buy your car for a low price, then you make the corresponding saving. (3). When you are ready to proceed, we ask for a deposit (& completed order form, if applicable). The deposit is usually 1,000. If you want a car worth over 10K OTR, then the deposit is 1,500. The deposit is fully refundable without question, should you for any reason need to cancel before a car is bought on your behalf. If you are reserving a car from stock the deposit is refundable less costs and time incurred provided you cancel 4 working days before shipment from Japan. (4). Miguel, our buyer keeps you informed via periodically whilst searching for your car. Sometimes it can take weeks, even months to find the right car. In addition to Miguel attending the major Tokyo auctions daily, we have buyers searching daily throughout Japan for the car you want. No news simply means we havent found it yet. We dont buy the first car which comes along. It must meet or exceed your requirements whilst not costing more than the OTR price we agreed, though it frequently costs less. (5). As soon as available, we will you up to 30 detailed photographs, showing all aspects of your car. We also include a detailed description. Of course, total OTR price is known at this stage, so we let you know. Cars are insured from the time theyre bought, to the time they are completed & collected by you in UK. (6). Usually, boats are available every 2-3 weeks, from Japan to UK (Southampton). 41

42 We arrange for your car to be shipped on the first vessel available. Around the time the car is shipped, we ask for the second instalment. Typically this is approximately 60% of the cars OTR total cost. Note that the car we supply to you is fully insured at all times prior to you collecting it. (7) We arrange booking of the SVA test in advance - shortly after the car departs, so that the car can be tested as soon as possible upon arrival to UK. We also inform our UK agent of your full contact details and information on everything which needs doing, to make sure the car wil be presented in beautiful condition. (8). Shipping takes 5 weeks. Around 2 weeks before arrival, we ask you for the final instalment, to cover Import duties, VAT, shipping, UK conversions, testing, registraton etc. (9). Before the car arrives, we arrange customs clearance, etc. so the car neednt spend un-necessary time waiting at the docks upon arrival. It usually takes 3-4 days for cars to be unloaded and cleared by UK customs. (10). The car is sent from Southampton to our UK agents premises in Canterbury aboard a car transporter. Upon arrival there, it is SVA converted, derestricted, SVA tested & MOTd (If applicable). All minor cosmetic work required (e.g. bumper scratches) is carried out. The car is fully valetted just before you collect it. (11). The car comes with 6 months road tax and is fully registered in your name as the first UK keeper. If you have a suitable private number plate youd like to go on the car, we can also arrange this, provided you have a DVLA retention certificate. N.B. The entire system of how the Newera Imports system works, from beginning to end is shown on Neweras DVD Skylines & Skyscrapers This video can be ordered either through our website or sending a cheque and return address to our UK office, details of UK office address, below. 42