2005 Maserati Quattroporte M139

Make

Maserati

Model

Quattroporte M139

Year

2005

Listed price

$5,000

Location

West Columbia, South Carolina

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

100,000 miles

The Maserati Quattroporte, Italian for "four doors," has a storied history dating back to 1963, when the original Tipo 107 pioneered the concept of a high-performance luxury sport sedan. The M139 generation, launched in 2003, marked a significant return to form for Maserati under Ferrari ownership, sharing its glorious F136 V8 engine with the Ferrari F430 and Maserati GranTurismo. Penned by Pininfarina, its elegant lines and sporting pedigree made it a distinctive choice in a segment dominated by German marques, offering an intoxicating blend of Italian passion and a truly driver-focused experience. This 2005 Quattroporte, showing 100,000 miles on the chassis, presents an intriguing project for the enthusiast willing to restore its former glory. Power comes from the sonorous 4.2-liter naturally aspirated V8, though it currently requires attention to its DuoSelect F1 transmission, which is in limp mode, providing only first gear and reverse. While the car runs and starts, it indicates a misfire on cylinders 7 and 8 at low idle, suggesting a need for fresh spark plugs or coil packs. The exterior is in good condition, though the roof paint would benefit from a buffing, and the sale includes the original speedometer and display, with the current unit showing 46,000 miles. This is an opportunity to acquire a compelling Italian performance sedan and bring it back to its prime.