1976 Maserati Merak 3000
€ 65000
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Body
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Coupe
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Transmission
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Manual
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Exterior Color
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Silver metallic
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Upholstery
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Leather
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Steering
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Lhd
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VIN
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AM122 * 0842*
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MASERATI MERAK 3000 – 1976
Originally registered in Rome in 1976, this magnificent Maserati Merak 3000 is a genuine icon of Italian automotive engineering and design from the 1970s. It is a European-spec model equipped with the 3.0-litre engine, free from the visual compromises required for the US market.
In 2017, the last owner acquired the vehicle in fully original condition, and decided to undertake a complete mechanical restoration, along with a professional repaint in its original color. The meticulous restoration process spanned several years and was completed in 2021.
At its first inspection following the restoration, the car showed only 16,096 km from new. The subsequent documented mileage is as follows:
2023 inspection: 19,737 km
2025 inspection: 20,804 km
Current reading: approximately 21,000 km, indicating less than 5,000 km driven since the mechanical overhaul.
The current inspection is valid until May 2027. The car is fully operational, road-ready, and equally suited for regular use or display in a prestigious collection.
The car comes with a comprehensive photographic documentation of the restoration, thoroughly illustrating every stage of the work carried out — from mechanical components to bodywork — providing a clear and complete record of the quality and accuracy of the restoration process.
Technical Specifications and Design
The Merak is powered by a 2,965 cc V6 engine, designed by Maserati and derived from the Citroën SM unit, but further developed for this lightweight grand tourer. The engine is transversely mounted in the rear-mid position, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox, ensuring ideal weight distribution and engaging performance.
Power: approx. 190 hp
Top speed: over 230 km/h
Independent suspension on all four wheels
Four-wheel disc brakes
Rear-wheel drive
Curb weight: approx. 1,400 kg
Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro of Italdesign, the Merak features a sleek and aerodynamic silhouette with distinctive Citroën-inspired interior elements such as the oval dashboard instrumentation, single-spoke steering wheel, and hydraulic controls — all adding a unique French-Italian character to this GT.
The interior is finished in original leather and carpeting, and includes a pair of rear jump seats in the classic 2+2 configuration of the era
The car comes with a comprehensive photographic documentation of the restoration, thoroughly illustrating every stage of the work carried out — from mechanical components to bodywork — providing a clear and complete record of the quality and accuracy of the restoration process.
MERAK 3.0
AM122 * 0842*
Fully overhauled engine
Cylinder replacement
Cylinder reboring and machining of cylinder step
New pistons, including pins and piston rings
Crankshaft polished and balanced
Line boring of main bearing seats
New main and connecting rod bearings
Engine oil pump overhauled and calibrated
Engine oil hoses (flexible) replaced
Engine oil radiator replaced
Flywheel lightened and balanced
Clutch pressure plate resurfaced
Hydraulic chain tensioner installed
Primary chain and both secondary chains replaced
Exhaust valves replaced
Valve guides replaced
Valve seats reconditioned
Cylinder heads cleaned, pressure tested, and resurfaced
All gaskets, seals, o-rings, copper washers replaced
Water pump seal ring replaced
All engine sensors (temperature, pressure) checked
Carburetors disassembled, cleaned, and fully restored
Choke cable restored
New engine oil: Motul 20W50
New oil filter
New air filter
New coolant rated to -20 °C
New Champion N9YC spark plugs
Gearbox and differential disassembled, inspected, and overhauled
Differential bearings replaced
Driveshaft flange seals overhauled and replaced
Driveshafts overhauled
Front wheel hub bearings replaced
Tires replaced
Starter motor overhauled
Alternator disassembled and overhauled
Distributor cap replaced
Electronic ignition installed (points eliminated)
New voltage regulator
Window motor rings replaced
All electrical wiring checked
Hydraulic System
LHM oil pump overhauled
Pressure regulator overhauled
LHM oil reservoir restored
All lines checked, all sealing grommets replaced
Hydraulic pressure sensors checked
Pressure regulator sphere and accumulator spheres overhauled
Tank-to-pump hose replaced
Brake master cylinder overhauled
Front and rear brake calipers overhauled
Rear pressure limiter overhauled and calibrated
Overpressure module overhauled
Headlight lifter switch overhauled
Headlight lifter pistons replaced with new serviceable model
Engine bay degreased, cleaned, and repainted
All engine bay components cleaned and repainted
Fuel tanks restored and internally coated with protective treatment
Front hood gas strut replaced
Radiator cleaned and degreased
Radiator fan motors overhauled
Old rubber hoses replaced
Heating system cleaned and overhauled
All screws, washers, bolts, etc., brushed and zinc-coated
