TC Maserati Rare DOHC 16 valve 5 spd-INVESTMENT GRADE-Owner Provenance

Here is a very rare opportunity indeed...especially at my price-I am taking a big loss here in order to get-it-done!JUST LOWERED BUY-IT NOW TO UNDER 3k!!!my treasured TC 16 valve "Maserati" engined with "celebrity" history,must go. I have owned 3 of these over the last 20 years, nd I am veryknowledgeableon these cars and FWD Mopar. Rick Diogio may remember me from years ago.YOU MUST CALL ME @505 426-6938 BEFORE HITTING BUY-IT-NOW OR BEFORE ANY TRANSACTION IS COMPLETEDto discuss all details as I may miss something here. I describe my cars/items in far more detail than most sellers, ut speaking directly is much faster than me typing in info here. OK?Purchasing a car is a big deal/amount and we must get to know each other before proceeding.I have owned this car for over 7 years, rob. closer to 10.Selling on Ebay has become a nightmare for small sellers. Last time I listed this some "person" hit buy-it-now which removed my car from the marketplace (which costs me $50) so he could take his time to decide if he was serious or just screwing around. Then he hired a local inspector, ho spent over an hour doing an inspection, nd this "person" then stiffed (didn't pay) the inspector. I live in a tiny community where everyone knows each other, nd I then felt obligated to compensate the inspector with at least, nominal payment.I've had to increase the price by 100 because Ebay's text is saying two different things about how much the "successful listing" fee is going to be. When u finally get someone on the phone they are 3000 miles away in thePhilippines...it just goes on....What all this means is that you can get a very good deal on this car- it is priced to sell-I actually expect someone to use buy-it-now. I have over 7000 in this car (I paid just under 5k and have documents-then I added 1600+ in new wheels and tires, nd more..) so if I seem unhappy, am! I think this car should be in the 5k-9k range- I JUST NEED IT SOLD. I have 3 more cars i must sell...it used to be so much easier-I am now in my mid 50's and i must downsize, ut expenses-it costs a bunch to register, nsure, aintain each car....so like I said: if you bid or buy-you hereby agree to talk on the phone first, o find out if we think we can complete a transaction without wasting each other's time. By the way, f the aforementioned "person" (Norfolk,Va.) is bad-mouthing my car in ANY way, lease let me know, o I can take appropriate legal action. This car is fantastic in many ways-the most important ways-but it is 25+ years old-it's not a 2014!-so you will need to spend a few weekends on it if you want it perfect...but I have it priced like a non-running car or like a LeBaron with an automatic....and you can start enjoying it right away, ll of the major stuff is in fantastic shape....so let's see if we can have a good transaction where you feel great and I get back around 45% of what I've invested, hich given my situation, ill indeed satisfy me. I won't be happy, ut content and I'll feel good knowing you are enjoying the car, s it truly is a significant car, nd deserves better than what i can now give.OK...now the details:This is a true investment grade car, or several key reasons: 1. The interior - LOOK AT THE PICTURES! This is among the top 10 TC interiors in existence! Absolutely no perforations/tears. Look at the detailed photos of the driver's seat. I'm not hiding it like most sellers. The 100% original Maserati Pasubio Leather is soft and pliable, ery nearly like new. The two things that make these cars special are the handmade interiors and, f you're fortunate enough to have it, he 16v Dual Overhead cam "Maserati"engine and Getrag 5spd trans....These motors were 200-240hp, ompared to the 165 sohc, r 135hp V6...even Maserati's own 2.8 V6 Biturbo was only185hp (205 w/dealer added on intercooler). This drivetrain totally transforms the car, nto a true Italian sportscar, ne of the most underpriced, nd still competitive w/today's cars, -60mph in the mid-high 6 sec. range.2. The low miles (<75K) are very well documented, ith Carfax dates - ed.g.- first titled in December 1996 46,167 miles, ast entry 10/17/2003 at 71K miles. The Carfax I purchased back in 2007 is INCLUDED IN THE SALE.3. The Chrysler executive/dealer ownership is fully documented by both the Carfax AND the original gold owner plaque (see PHOTOS). William B. McIntosh who recently passed away, eceived multiple awards/promotions directly from Iacocca (Google his full name and Kirkland Chrysler).,He kept the car (under MSO) until 1996. Obviously the car had superb care. 4. Zero accident history- I have had the car examined and believe all panels original PPG Finish. Zero rust. In New Mexico last 7-9 years.Beautiful all original paint-just a few dings which I believe could be handled by Paintless Dent Removal. 5. Triple Chrome Clad OEM fondmetal wheels and brand new 100% tread depth Falken V-speed (130+mph) ratedP225/50/15tires.OVER $1600 IN WHEELS AND TIRES alone. Even the small center caps were triple chrome plated. If you've owned these cars, ou know the big cosmeticdisappointmentis the Fondmetal alloy wheels, ith their dull, azy appearance. They were very high quality,lightweight wheels, ut they looked dull after just a year or so.I paid a lot of money so these wheels and tires make the car look show car new...Chrysler did the same for their press photos in 1987...6..Available:The Nardi classicgenuinewood steering wheel. (SEE PHOTO) This was the wheel Iacocca intended the car to have, nd it appears in early brochures. Only possible for 1989 cars, s the last year before the homely, eneric airbag wheel appeared. I will include the Nardi wheel for only 150$. It includes the Nardi horn ring/buttonemblem. It matches the Momo made- genuine wood shift knob beautifully.7.Available:Parts, ire Wheels and Literature package FOR an additional $95: bELOW i LIST SOME OF THE THINGS FOR THIS CAR YOU CAN GET FOR $95 EXTRA IF YOU CHOOSE TO. THE BIG ADVANTAGE IS THAT I CAN PLACE THEM ALL IN THE CAR SO YOU GET FREE SHIPPING. THIS INCLUDES THE SECOND SET OF DAYTON WIRE WHEELS AS LONG AS I CAN GET THEM TO FIT. I'M 99% SURE THEY WILL FIT. ALSO INCLUDED: I believe I have the LAST factory OEM timing belt, new in the bag (see photo) plus several other parts. see photo and call to discuss. Owners manual, rochures, ds, are 1985 Car & Driver magazine w/this car as the Cover Car all included. Factory service manual. I also have a set of real Dayton wire wheels for this car available SEPARATELY included in the ship/transit, .e. free shipping, all if interested or anything is unclear. If you only want certain items, e must talk on phone first, o problem.Cars, tarts instantly, dles smooth as silk, ith no smoke from exhaust at any time and no noises.I live in a rural area, nd I just drove the car on a 50 mile check trip. This beautiful car has always been fed 92 Octane fuel and the best of care, ou can enjoy it from day one - it is a joy to drive, nd the engine pulls like a v8, he bulletproof Getrag trans shifts like new, nd the clutch is strong and smooth. There is no check engine light on. The engine runs cool within spec at all times, ven during stopped in traffic on my 95 degree check trip. The electric fan kicks in as per spec, o cooling or head gasket problems at all. These engines and trans are considered nearly bulletproof, F properly cared for. The power locks, irrors,seats,top latches are working, ut the car does have some issues: The speedo/odometer have becomeintermittent, ostly dead. No significant driving has occurred since-miles are 99+% accurate. Very common on almost all Tc's-inop odom. Easy fix if you are patient-tedious, ut Le Baron cluster (same) will interchange. The drivers door hinge is loose,may need new hinge. The drivers power window is now stuck, ay need new motor (Le Baron parts). The AC compressor clutch seemed to be binding up, o I unplugged the power connector to be safe-it may need a new compressor-this is the GM/Harrison one, o very common, ow cost part. All fan/HVAC controls solenoids working, ut again, o AC. Heater works perfectly.The pass. side CV axle boot is torn and I believe it will need a new cv joint soon. Low cost part. Driveable as-is, ut needs attention soon. All glass is original and uncracked, ut windshield has some cosmetic light scratching/discoloration at the top (out of sight line) . I believe this can be corrected w/time and polishing. Car has very minor oil leak/"oozing" under car when idling-never run low, airly common on these especially when not driven regularly. The more I drive it the less it oozes.... I'm trying to pin this down now. Not a huge issue but will require some time and maybe some money. Could just be cam cover, ome RTV might do it. Windshield wipers had to be removed to clear out pest from area. Will need to be reinstalled - all parts in box, ut no wipers now. I have a big mouse problem in my rural garage,they chewed one plug wire, ut nothing serious, ut I'm tired of fighting them...my collector cars must go.Exterior: Original tan Convertible top is 25 yrs old, orn and will need replaced - but original glass window is perfect.All there just needs rag top."Portholes" have the usual delaminate-easy fix on tc website if it bothers you.Brakes work well and stop the car fine. However just this week the Antilock light is coming on - I think there is just some air in the system-the ABS pump comes on and pressurizes quickly...you can drive it fine now- again minor issue, aybe needs the master cylinder kit, r just a loose bleeder or at worst a leaky caliper (don't see any leaks on tires at all...I just don't have any time at all now....heck most TC's out there don't even have the ABS or the light even hooked up anymore...)Paint is very nice, ll OeM, ut a few ding, most could be fixed by paintless dent repair -pdr- very low for age. Ding in front and rear stainless bumper trim SEE PHOTO - I believe these can be tapped out-with pdr. Mirrors need paint and clear-factory issue. Original gold pinstripe very good overall. Carello headlights like brand new-glass not plastic, hey make the car look new! driver side amber turn signal cracked but a great used one is included (see parts photo)! A 0.25 inch by 1.5 inch ding in trunk lid, nd 2 tiny dings in hood...could pdr and then seal tiny crack in paint...hard to notice but hood is not quite perfect due to them. Too small to show in photo. OEM Radio works great, ncluding "wand" but some speakers dead. Power antenna motor is good but shaft doesn't quite retract all the way. Passenger seat needs to be bolted down-I lost the 4 bolts during cleaning. Carfax shows "Manufacturer buyback" long ago, his was common tactic especially in Washington state, eported leaking gas tank, f it had to be fixed again, ore than once, hey forced Chrysler to buy it back, t was a great way to recover some of your depreciation and this car stickered for $36000+- that's 80-90K today-wow! Of course it helped when the owner was a Chrysler dealer and had his own service dept...;) winkI have been selling on Ebay for over 12 years w/100% positive feedback (including 3 cars).Before you HIT BUY=IT=NOW, ou or your representative are welcome to inspect the car .Ebay fees have become very tricky for me. They are telling me that they charge me $50 each time I relist it, hether the buyer pays or not. So please. let's be careful, et's talk on the phone FIRST!!!!I want everybody-you and me, appy.Please call me w/any questions505-426-6938mountain time.Once the car is physically accepted by you or your transporter, he sale is done.