58k-Mile 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati was a unique collaboration between Chrysler and Maserati, aimed at creating a handcrafted 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. The car featured a Chrysler 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-four engine, producing 160 horsepower, paired with a three-speed automatic transmission. An optional 200-horsepower, 16-valve Maserati-engineered inline-four with a five-speed Getrag manual gearbox was also available. Additionally, a 3.0-liter V6 engine from Mitsubishi was offered.

The TC was designed to be a high-end vehicle, featuring 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 and only 7,300 units of the $33,000 TC were produced between 1989 and 1991, like this ’89 finished in elegant Light Yellow.

Highlights

• One of 3,377 Turbo II-powered TC produced in 1989 (965 in Light Yellow)

• Finished in Light Yellow Clear Coat with Ginger leather interior

• Chrysler 2.2-liter “Turbo II” inline-four engine

• Three-speed A413 automatic transmission

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

• Recent maintenance includes:

  • Tires replaced in 2023

  • New hood/trunk/spare tire compartment lift supports replaced

  • Oil changed 2023

  • Brake fluid flushed 2023

  • Driver’s side window controller replaced

  • CarPlay unit w/back-up camera installed and connected to factory stereo to preserve stereo functionality

• Color-matched removable hardtop with opera windows

• Convertible soft top

• Italian leather six-way power seats

• Leather-covered instrument panel, door trim panels, and center armrest

• Infinity AM/FM Cassette stereo

• Power antenna

Known Imperfections

• Wear on seat bolsters and dry leather

• Hardtop and soft top locking mechanism electrical release non-functional and works manually

• Air conditioning needs to be recharged

• Small crease in rear driver’s side fender

• Small crease in passenger front fender

• Power door locks non-functional

• Soft top headliner foam has degraded

• General wear on touch surfaces commensurate with age

• Brake pedal squishy

Included

• Color-matched removable hardtop

• Factory service manual

• Period sales brochures

• Car cover

• Two sets of keys

• Color matched touch-up paint

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati in California since the first data entry in 1996. However, the consignor reports, “This particular TC was purchased from new and owned continuously until the mid-2010s when it was donated to the California Automobile Museum in Sacramento, California, where it was on display for several years. The current owner purchased it out of the collection in 2023.”