Biturbo con quattro porte

Do you want four doors to go with your fire hazard?  If so, this car is just the ticket!

This is essentially a Biturbo with four doors, but the 430 was the ultimate evolution of each, which means maximum output and various improvements over the years that reduced the fire risk usually associated with the Biturbo.

As a prestige brand, Maserati is nice enough to have a model history on their web site, including a complete spec list.  Short version: 225HP in a car weighing about 3,200 pounds results in a rated 0-60 MPH time of 6.0 seconds.

We think this is a cool piece of history and has a cool sleeper factor even beyond that of the Biturbo.  This example appears to be in great shape and has the correct transmission, so we like it.  128K miles may not seem low, but the fact that the car has been used some may make this a better choice vs. an ultra-low mileage car.  It appears there is no reserve on this car, so the market will speak!  Keith Martin’s Collector Car Price Tracker shows

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Costa Mesa, CA
$1,775 with 14 bids and no reserve
Posted by CG
01/04/2014:  SOLD for $5,101 with 23 bids

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We have decided to offer our exceptional and absolutely pristine 1988 Maserati 430 for sale that we have owned for about one year. Pictures should speak for themselves however the car shows better in real life and drives and performs admirably and as expected, running very cool in stop and go traffic.
In a beautiful two tone factory paint, with original leather seats and wood in exceptional condition for he age. Comes complete with factory tool kit, jack, spare, owner’s manuals and leather pouch. Extremely well maintained with new timing belts, water pump, and oil change. Also recently replaced are shocks, tires, and drive shaft. New Clutch master and slave cylinder. We will post undercarriage pictures in a day or two showing these items.

We at Performance Vintage are a California licensed and bonded specialty car dealer and this vintage Maserati is available for local inspections at our indoor show room. Please note that California Buyers must pay state mandated sales tax, smog, documentation and registration fees. Out of state and out of country buyers will be charged only documentation fees of $75. Shipping is the responsibility of the buyers, we will cooperate with the shipper in terms of pick up. $1000 deposit via papal is required with 24 hours of auction close.

In line with normal ebay practices please note that all inspections are to be made prior to auction close ! winning the car does not entitle you to come and inspect her to see she is really what you want ! That should be done before you bid ! Prior to auction close multiple inspections by the same person are no problem, you can come back as many times as you like, bring friends, cousins, mechanics, brothers, sisters, neighbor or spouses all welcome ! The Maserati corporate web site states that all in all between 1987 and 1994 a mere 995 cars were built making this a rare automobile. For those new to the 430, the differences between it and the biturbo are numerous and worth looking up, the high lights being 0 to 60 of under 6.0 seconds in USA trim, fuel injected V6, twin turbo, twin inter cooled, with power steering, upgraded interior and refinement, with top speed over 143 miles per hour.

Please note that due to her age there is no warranty offered, available, stated or implied, and as with any 25 year old car has numerous imperfections, scratches, dents bruises etc., but overall in excellent shape for one of these rear classic cars. The Mileage stated is as displayed and due to the her age and the hand me down nature of history cannot be warranted.

Also please realize that bidders with less than 20 feed backs MUST contact us prior to bidding or their bids will be cancelled. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on : 949-xxx-xxxx and thank you for your visit, Karl,