This Maserati Bora got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1974 Maserati Bora is one of 250 examples produced with a 4.9-liter V8 and was completed in October 1973 before delivery to Los Angeles, California. The car is finished in white over red Connolly leather upholstery and features quad Weber carburetors, an aluminum radiator, a ZF five-speed manual transaxle, a Citroën hydraulic system, four-wheel independent suspension, 15” Campagnolo alloy wheels, European-market polished bumpers, a driver-side mirror, power windows, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt AM/FM/cassette stereo with a Bluetooth adapter. Replacement brake accumulators, spheres, and front hoses were installed in 2022. This Bora was purchased by the selling dealer in 2023, and it is now offered in Houston, Texas, with factory literature, a tool roll and jack, a Maserati Classiche certificate of origin, a technical and aesthetic characteristics certificate, a copy of the factory delivery note, service records, and a clean Colorado title.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

The Bora was penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro at Italdesign and debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1971. This example was delivered from the factory in Bianco Polo Park and features a brushed stainless steel roof panel and A-pillars as well as a driver-side mirror, black beltline trim, bright window accents, hydraulically operated pop-up headlights, and European-market polished bumpers that were installed in 2015.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

The 15″ Campagnolo cast alloy wheels wear polished hubcaps and are mounted with 215/70 Vredestein Sprint Classic radial tires. A matching spare wheel and tire are stored under a cover aft of the engine. The Bora rides on a 102.4″ wheelbase and features a fully independent suspension with double wishbones, coil springs, and telescopic shock absorbers as well as front and rear torsion bars. The braking system is based on a high-pressure LHM hydraulic system from then-parent company Citröen and features vented discs at all four corners. The brakes were serviced in 2022 with the installation of replacement brake accumulators, spheres, and front hoses.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

The cabin features fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in red Connolly leather. A matching instrument panel surround and door panels are fitted along with a contrasting black dashboard and center console, while gray carpets line the floors and sills. Equipment includes power windows, air conditioning, and a Blaupunkt Bamberg AM/FM/cassette stereo that was overhauled and modified with a Bluetooth adapter in 2014. Adjustment of the seat height, steering column, and pedal box is handled via the hydraulic system. The clock was fitted with a quartz movement by Palo Alto Speedometer in 2014, and shifter linkage repairs were performed in November 2019.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

The leather-wrapped three-spoke steering wheel frames Veglia Borletti instrumentation including a 200-mph speedometer, a tachometer with a 5,500-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 37k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

Stowed under a carpeted fiberglass cap, the mid-mounted 4.9-liter V8 utilizes an aluminum block, aluminum cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers, dual overhead camshafts on each bank, and quad Weber DCNF carburetors. Output was factory rated at 330 horsepower. An engine overhaul performed by Vantage Motors of Stamford, Connecticut, in June 2015 included the installation of replacement timing chains, cylinder sleeves, pistons, valves, rings, bearings, seals, gaskets, an aluminum flywheel, and a starter. An aluminum radiator was also installed at that time, and the valve covers were refinished. Results from a recent compression test can be seen in the gallery.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a ZF five-speed manual transaxle and a hydraulically operated clutch that was installed along with replacement cylinders in 2014.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

Stampings and tags on the chassis, powertrain, and body are provided above and can be seen up close in the gallery. Engine number AM107/11/49*724* and chassis number AM107/49/US*724 are listed on the Maserati Classiche documentation below.

1974 Maserati Bora 4.9

Documentation from Maserati Classiche includes certificates of origin and technical and aesthetic characteristics as well as a copy of the delivery note.

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Auction Result

High Bid USD $155,000 (Reserve Not Met)
Auction Ended June 30, 2023 at 10:11AM PT
Bids 24
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Seller: DSFM2005
Location: Houston, Texas 77079
Listing Details
  • Chassis: AM11749US724
  • 37k Miles Shown, TMU
  • 4.9-Liter Quad-Cam V8
  • Quad Weber Carburetors
  • ZF Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Bianco Polo Park Paint
  • Red Leather Upholstery
  • 15" Campagnolo Wheels
  • Citroën Hydraulic System
  • Four-Wheel Independent Suspension
  • Power Windows
  • Air Conditioning
  • Blaupunkt AM/FM/Cassette Stereo
  • Bluetooth Receiver
  • Factory Literature
  • Maserati Classiche Documentation
  • Tool Roll & Jack
Private Party or Dealer: Dealer
Additional charges from this dealer: 6.25% Sales Tax for TX Residents
Lot #111682