1980 Maserati Quattroporte

Make

Maserati

Model

Quattroporte

Year

1980

Listed price

$37,500

Location

Huntington Beach

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

8,900 miles

The Maserati Quattroporte has always stood as a testament to Italian luxury and performance, a four-door sedan that dared to blend executive comfort with Modena's sporting heart. The third generation, known internally as the Tipo AM330, marked a significant return to form under the ownership of Alejandro de Tomaso. Launched in 1979, the Quattroporte III eschewed the more angular, Giugiaro-penned lines of its predecessor for a stately, almost neoclassical design by Giorgetto Giugiaro himself, evoking a sense of timeless elegance. Built on a de Tomaso Deauville chassis, it was powered by Maserati's venerable V8 engine, offering a blend of robust power and effortless cruising. This generation was famously the preferred transport of Italian President Sandro Pertini, cementing its status as a car of significant prestige and presence. This particular 1983 Maserati Quattroporte III is an exceptional example, boasting a remarkably low 8,900 documented miles from new. Imported from Kuwait to the United States in 1985, where it was originally owned by an Egyptian consulate member, this Quattroporte has led a sheltered life, preserving its originality. Its pristine condition was recognized with a 2023 Italian Classic Division Concours win, a testament to its meticulous care and authenticity. Everything on this vehicle remains original, from its sophisticated exterior finish to its opulent interior, offering a true time capsule experience of 1980s Italian luxury. For the discerning collector, this Quattroporte III represents a rare opportunity to acquire a low-mileage, award-winning example of Maserati's executive grand tourer.