Equipment
4,941/325hp 4-cam dual ignition V-8, Lucas fuel injection, ZF 4-speed, painted center, polished alloy rim wheels with hubcaps, Pirelli Cinturato tires, Nardi woodrim steering wheel.
Condition
Restored in the original colors in Italy for John Bookout in the early 00's. Very good paint without chips or scratches. Barely creased upholstery. Bright chrome. The chassis is restored like new but was done a while ago and is aged and starting to surface rust. Doesn't appear to have been used much, if at all, in recent years.
Market commentary
Acquired here in 2016 for $1,677,500, $1,525,000 hammer, the odometer has added only 14 miles since then. Maserati's 5000 GT is one of the all-time great road cars, both rare and fast. The underhood display is wonderful to look at. In some cases the coachwork is singularly attractive (or idiosyncratic) but this Allemano Indianapolis is conservative and restrained. The consignor has well over the high bid here invested in this 5000 GT and chose to look for a more reasonable offer.