Chassis No. AM117/120
Engine No. AM107/07/47 120
Transmission No. 2882
Body No. 300.154

Assembled at the Modena factory in March 1972, this Maserati Bora was specified in the sophisticated combination of Celeste Chiaro (Light Blue) with a Black Leather interior. It is one of just 289 examples powered by the 310-horsepower 4.7-liter Tipo AM/107/07 dual-overhead-cam V8 with four twin-choke Weber 42 DCNF carburetors. As previously noted by Fabio Collina of Maserati Classiche, this example, with its ZF five-speed manual transmission, was delivered new in Italy with metric instrumentation and sleek European-market chrome bumpers.

By 2015, the car was purchased by the previous Miami, Florida-based collector who commissioned extensive restorative work on this Bora. Beginning with the bodywork, it was refinished as originally specified in Celeste Chiaro, while the interior received fresh Black leather on the seats and door panels. The interior also benefits from the installation of a new headliner and carpeting. Previous research notes that once the cosmetic work was completed, the engine was overhauled along with the brake system.

Once the restoration work was completed, the Bora was brought back to the U.S., where it was purchased by the current owner in August 2022. Under their care, the car is reported to have benefited from work to the cooling system with the replacement of hoses, a water pump and radiator. Additional work is said to include a tune-up to the ignition system with new points, condenser, spark plugs, and wires along with replacing the top carburetor gaskets.

Finished in as originally specified, in rarely seen and sophisticated Celeste Chiaro, it retains its simple, yet elegant Giugiaro designed features that have captivated enthusiasts since leaving Modena. It would make an excellent addition to any collection seeking a quintessentially Italian exotic.