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Also cant stop looking at this particular car. Similar colour combo to a 3200 we have in the family. Lack of history is a shame as it does look to be in good nick. I was going to call them this afternoon to enquire about history but my questions have been answered here. It would be interesting...

Does anybody know this car ; https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010024512954?sort=price-asc&model=QUATTROPORTE&advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&make=MASERATI&postcode=sw185eb&include-delivery-option=on&page=1 Miles...

Yes I did think to give Ken a call alright. He may know where there is one lurking :)

Great thank you. If I manage to source one in Ireland, I have the use of a full workshop to check it over at the family garage, but if I go to look at one in the UK I guess I will have to suss out a local garage in the area that may be willing to let me use a lift or something like that. Coming...

Great @Gazcw thanks a million for the info. Lots of reading to do :)

Very True Bigbob - and it certainly speaks to each individuals passion for these cars. For a weekend / occasion type of car I think I am more leaning towards something as sporty as possible in terms of spec and trim level. It will most likely be a keeper anyway so hopefully I wont have to worry...

I am indeed. About an hour outside Dublin in Co. Meath Yes the 4.7s does seem to be a great package all round given their value at the moment. I think it will be a toss up between one of them and a late 4.2 gt sport with the auto box. Both a rarity on this little island unfortunately though :(

Thank you Alan, some great insights there. The main issue I have is that Ireland wouldn't be home to a whole host of Italian car enthusiasts, so the likes of Quattroportes are few and far between. I do plan on viewing as many as I can over the coming months like you said to get a feel for all...

That sounds like a beautiful example. Sorry I missed that one now. I do think whichever variant I go for will be a keeper. I think they are one of those cars that is ageing beautifully so I will be happy to still cause controversy in my local town amongst the sea of hybrid and electric machines...

There are a few around alright - just nothing Ive seen that I really fancy at the moment. There was a lovely dark blue 4.2 gt sport in Sandyford a couple of years back that a relative almost bought. Wonder where that one ended up ....

Yes they certainly have shot up in value of late. Probably driven by the huge prices of the 22b etc. Being completely honest, we have two others also in a family collection, from which I persuaded a relative to sell this one to me. I have only used it once in my two year ownership so I may sell...

Many thanks Sir - much appreciated comments. Not so sure people who know me well would agree but I will certainly accept those comments. Small victories :P Being honest I am completely open to either engine. It was the original 4.2 car that I fell in love with, until I saw the notorious 4.7...

Many thanks for the welcome. Im seriously impressed with the friendliness and willingness to help of everyone on this platform thus far. I had always set my heart on the full fat 4.7 sport gts but as everybody knows, they have become a rarity in the classifieds and have held value unlike any...

That is a fabulous example with some very well thought out subtle improvements - right up my street. Hats off to you sir. That has certainly added to my motivation

Im in the same boat, I see the appeal and know its most likely a better car, but in real world terms for what I will use the car I will probably get the same enjoyment out of a well specced 4.7s. Yours does sound epic. Exactly the couple of little mods I would potentially like to do to one I...