1960 Maserati 3500 GT Touring Coupe

HISTORY

The Maserati 3500 GT was the car that transformed Maserati from a racing legend into a true road car manufacturer. Introduced in 1957, it was the brand’s first successful grand tourer, designed to offer high performance with comfort and elegance. Styled by Carrozzeria Touring using their Superleggera construction method—lightweight aluminum panels over a tubular frame—the 3500 GT combined Italian craftsmanship with advanced engineering. Under the hood, Maserati adapted its race-proven straight-six engine from the legendary 350S, refining it for road use. The result was a car that could cruise effortlessly at high speeds while maintaining the sophistication expected of an Italian grand tourer.

ABOUT THE CAR

This particular 1960 Maserati 3500 GT was delivered new on September 10, 1960, in Chiasso, Switzerland. It then spent a significant part of its life in the USA before making its return to Europe in the early 2010s. That journey marked the beginning of a true love story with its last owner, who embarked on a meticulous restoration to return the car to its highest standards.

Between 2011 and 2013, the car underwent a complete restoration by a Maserati specialist in Europe ensuring that every element—mechanical and aesthetic—was brought back to perfection. The body was fully restored, with every aluminum surface carefully refined before the car was returned to its original factory color, Smalto Grigio Metallizzato, paired with a beautifully refined black leather interior and beige moquette carpeting. Every detail, from the interior trim to the exterior chrome, was carefully sourced and correctly fitted, ensuring an authentic finish. Completing the car’s period-correct look, a full set of five highly desirable Borrani wire wheels were fitted.

Mechanically, this 1960 model features the sought-after front disc brakes and a 4-speed manual gearbox, paired with the sonorous 3.5L (3,484cc) straight-six, breathing through twin Weber 42 DCOE carburetors. Advanced for its time, the engine boasted an aluminum block and cylinder head with cast-iron sleeves, delivering an impressive 220 horsepower. To balance performance and comfort, Maserati engineered a sophisticated front wishbone suspension, while the rear utilized a British-built Salisbury solid axle, supported by Girling brakes and Alford & Alder suspension components. The engine and gearbox were restored to the same exacting standards, ensuring that the car performs as beautifully as it looks.

This remarkable 3500 GT has not only been restored to the highest level but has also proven itself in the concours world, winning multiple Best of Show awards in the prestigious Concours d’Elegance events it has participated in.

Adding to its desirability, the car comes with Maserati’s prestigious Clasiche certification, confirming that it retains its original, matching-numbers engine and drivetrain. Furthermore, it includes its original Delivery Note, Technical Data Sheet, and Certificate of Origin directly from Maserati, providing undisputed provenance.

A true embodiment of Maserati’s grand touring philosophy, this 3500 GT represents the perfect blend of performance, elegance, and Italian craftsmanship—an award-winning, highly collectible example of one of Maserati’s most iconic road cars.

Price: POA

Available by Veloce Classic Italia SRL

Padova, Italy