Description
Maserati Indy 4900 | 1971
Highlights:
– 4.9-litre V8 engine, petrol, manual transmission
– Repainted in 2025 as part of a cosmetic restoration
– New tan leather interior fitted in 2025
– Major mechanical overhaul carried out
– Converted from automatic to manual gearbox by the previous owner
The private seller offers for sale this 1971 Maserati Indy 4900, powered by a 4.9-litre four-cam V8 engine, paired with a manual transmission. Finished in an elegant metallic silver-blue with a richly upholstered tan leather interior, this Indy combines the understated sophistication of early-seventies Italian grand touring with the most desirable engine fitted to the model. The 4.9-litre version sits at the top of the Indy range and is the most powerful and sought-after variant, recognised by its AM116/49 chassis designation. Inside, the cabin is dominated by the wood-rimmed steering wheel, the full array of round instruments set in the dark dashboard and the long centre console, with the leather carried through to the door panels, rear seats and luggage area.
This car was originally delivered to the United States and was later brought to Europe, where it was imported, cleared through customs and registered. Along the way the previous owner replaced the original automatic gearbox with a manual transmission, a change that brings out the sporting character of the V8 and makes the Indy considerably more engaging to drive. In 2025 the car underwent a cosmetic restoration, with the bodywork repainted and a completely new leather interior fitted. The car has also received a major mechanical overhaul, and it rides on new wheels and new tyres.
Maserati presented the Indy at the 1968 Turin Motor Show, with the car entering production the following year. Its name pays tribute to Maserati’s back-to-back victories at the Indianapolis 500 in 1939 and 1940, and the model was positioned as a genuine four-seat grand tourer alongside the Ghibli. Styled by Carrozzeria Vignale, the Indy was also the first Maserati to use a unitary body construction. Production continued until 1975, with roughly 1,100 cars built across the 4.2, 4.7 and 4.9-litre versions, which makes the Indy a rare sight today and an increasingly appreciated alternative to its more widely known stablemates.
The design is pure late-sixties Italian theatre: a long, low bonnet with twin air vents, concealed pop-up headlights, a sharply raked windscreen and a sweeping fastback roofline that ends in a large glass tailgate. Beneath that bonnet sits Maserati’s celebrated quad-cam V8, fed by four twin-choke Weber carburettors and derived from the company’s racing engines of the fifties. In 4.9-litre form it delivers effortless, muscular performance with a soundtrack to match, while the spacious cabin and practical luggage compartment make the Indy a car that can genuinely be used for long-distance touring with four people on board. For collectors and enthusiasts looking for a usable, refined and characterful Maserati from the marque’s classic era, this Indy 4900 is a compelling proposition.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
