A restored example of the rare four-seater grand tourer, finished in a handsome colour combination and presented in excellent condition throughout. Under the front-hinged bonnet is a motorsport-derived 4.2-litre quad cam V8, developing around 286bhp and sending it to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The odometer shows 29,237 km, however this is not warranted. Believed to be one of only 480 Maserati Mexicos produced and sold between 1966 and 1972, this example features the 4.2-litre engine. Delivered new in left-hand drive to Maserati Adelaide, the car was immediately converted to right-hand drive. This Mexico has remained in Australia throughout its lifetime, and is currently located in Melbourne. It has been treated to an in-depth restoration which was carried out between 2015 and 2018, since which it has been carefully maintained by its owner of the last seven years. In 2018, the car was invited to attend Motorclassica Concourso in Melbourne. Based on a prototype design which was showcased at the October 1965 Salone di Torino, the Mexico earned its name thanks to the prototype vehicle which was sold to the then Mexican president Adolfo López Mateos. Technologically advanced, it was the first Maserati to be fitted with servo-assisted ventilated disc brakes on all four wheels. This example is finished with Chiaro Celeste paintwork offset by a polished front grille, sill covers and window trims, over a blue leather-trimmed cabin, offset by a black upper dashboard and carpets, with particularly handsome wood trim inlays on the dashboard, door cards, steering wheel rim, and gear knob. Well-equipped for its time, the model features electric windows, a wood panel dashboard and air-conditioning, while power steering and a radio were optional extras – both of which are fitted to this example. 4.2-litre cars left the factory with steel disc wheels, but this example has been fitted with a set of the optional Borrani chrome wire wheels. It is accompanied by an original tool kit, and an electronic copy of the restoration receipts, invoices and photographs from the car’s recent bodywork and mechanical restoration. Sadly there is no documented evidence of the car’s history prior to its current ownership. The seller is not aware of any impact damage present on the bodywork. The Chiaro Celeste paintwork is described by the seller as being in excellent condition, having benefitted from a fastidious bare-metal restoration, following which it has covered limited mileage. Inside, the reupholstered cabin presents well, with some light creasing on the blue leather-trimmed seats, but with no major wear or heavy discolouration. As with the car’s exterior, the cabin has been restored to a very high standard, and presents in superb order. The seller is not aware of any electrical or mechanical faults. This Mexico’s latest service was carried out in September 2022 at an indicated 29,197 km by Sports & Classic Cars. The work comprised of the replacement of the gearbox oil and the rectification of a rear main oil seal leak. Prior to this, the car was serviced in June 2022 at an indicated 28,796 km by Sports & Classic Cars which included the fitting of a new distributor cap and HT leads, and during September 2021 at an indicated 28,122 km by Beninca’s, which was a routine service including replacement of the engine oil and filter, and a fix to the rear suspension rod. Dates and mileages since restoration: 2015 - 2018 - vehicle underwent a comprehensive, documented restoration 03/2019 - Maranello Pursang - Engine oil and filter service 06/2019 - 27,131km - Maranello Pursang - Routine service, engine oil and filter 05/2020 - 27,413km - Sports & Classic Cars - Engine oil service, stainless steel exhaust fitted 07/2021 - Fitment of a new battery 09/2021 - SV Electrics - Rebuild clock, new speedo cable, air conditioning and interior light fix 09/2021 - TurkTorque - Rebuild of all four weber carburettors 09/2021 - 28,122 km - Beninca’s - Routine oil service, fix rear suspension rod 06/2022 - 28,796 km - Sports & Classic Cars - Fit new distributor cap and leads 09/2022 - 29,179 km - Sports & Classic Cars - Rectify rear main seal leak, replace gearbox oil This Maserati Mexico is a very well-presented example of a rare four-seat grand tourer, which has undergone extensive restoration work and is now presented in excellent overall condition. Evidently very well maintained by its fastidious owner, this example needs for nothing but to be used and displayed, and would naturally make an interesting addition to any collection of Italian classics, and a refined companion for longer weekend road trips, if desired. The description of this auction lot is, to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Collecting Cars requests a range of detail about the lot from the seller, and performs a level of due diligence. However, bidders must satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description, and conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to a bid. Please see our Terms and Conditions for full details. This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number. This vehicle has been checked through the Austroads NEVDIS system, and there are no markers under the written-off or stolen databases.