1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati was a bold and unique collaboration between Chrysler and Maserati, aimed at creating a hand 

crafted luxury grand tourer. The project was initiated by two long-time friends, Lee Iacocca, then CEO of Chrysler, and Alejandro de Tomaso, owner of Maserati. The TC, which stands for “Turbo Convertible,” was introduced at the 1986 Los Angeles Auto Show and was built on a modified version of Chrysler’s K-platform.  

Production of the TC began in late 1988, with assembly taking place in Milan, Italy. Standard power came from a Chrysler 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, producing 160 horsepower, paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. The TC was designed to be a high-end vehicle and featured luxury amenities such as Italian leather seats, a 10-speaker sound system, and a removable hardtop with opera windows. 

Despite its premium features, the TC struggled in the market due to its high price and resemblance to the less expensive Chrysler LeBaron. Only 7,300 units of the $33,000 TC were produced between 1989 and ’91. This stock 1989 model wears Royal Cabernet Pearlcoat Metallic (burgundy) paint, Ginger leather upholstery, and woodgrain trim. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Royal Cabernet Pearlcoat Metallic (FM8) paint 

• Ginger (tan) interior and leather upholstery 

• Color-matched removable hardtop with opera windows and tan soft top 

• Powered by a 2.2-liter Turbo II inline-four engine rated at 160 hp 

• Three-speed A413 automatic transmission with Briarwood shift knob 

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report  

• Maintenance by current owner in 2025: 

  • Rebuilt cylinder head (by Hemi Anderson of TC Club) 

  • New front brake calipers, rotors, and pads 

  • New Mastercraft Straus AS 205/60R15 tires 

  • Fresh fluids 

Features 

• Power steering, windows, locks, and seats 

• Four-wheel power disc brakes with anti-lock 

• Air conditioning 

• Cruise control 

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo with several speakers 

• 125 mph speedometer and 7,000 rpm tachometer 

Known Imperfections 

• Paint scratches on hood and fender edge 

• Paint chip on passenger side A-pillar 

• Paint imperfections on passenger rear fender (both in front and behind wheel) 

• Clear coat is peeling on driver’s side of decklid 

• Acrylic on outside of opera windows is bubbled on the edges 

• Speedometer works, but odometer is inoperable 

• A/C does not blow cold  

Included 

• 2 sets of keys with fobs 

• Maserati logo carpeted floor mats under rubber protective floor mats 

• Spare tire 

• Jack 

• Original tool pouch 

• Original cylinder head (if buyer would like it) 

Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this six-owner 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati in Washington state for its entire life. It was purchased new 21 May 1990 in Zillah, and its current Tacoma owner bought it in September 2019. The seller says, “The car is completely stock and rust-free. The removable hard top has not been removed in several years, but when I purchased it and helped to put the hard top on, the soft top was in excellent shape. I would rate the paint as only fair.”