History and Background
The Maserati Mexico was introduced in the late 1960s as a luxury grand tourer that clearly filled the gap between the brand’s sporty coupes and its more comfortable long-distance touring cars. The model shares its platform with the Quattroporte II projects from that period and was built on a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive chassis. Maserati positioned the Mexico as an elegant V8 coupe for customers who valued comfort and a refined interior as much as performance, at a time when the Italian GT market was rapidly evolving.
The name “Mexico” refers to the victory of the Maserati 5000 GT in the Gran Premio del Presidente in Mexico City. The car was available with various engine options, including the 4.7-liter V8 found in this 1972 Maserati Mexico 4700. This version is among the most highly regarded of the model, partly because the Frua body features an understated, elongated design that differs from the more pronounced lines of many of its contemporaries. Production remained limited, making the Mexico one of the more exclusive models in Maserati’s lineup of the 1970s.
This 1972 Maserati Mexico 4700 was originally delivered in the Netherlands and bears the first Dutch license plate, LN-76-ZY, which was issued in 1972. The car has remained in the Netherlands since its initial registration. The combination of its national origin, extensive documentation, and a well-documented ownership history gives this example a distinct place in the model history of the Maserati Mexico.
Features and Details
The 1972 Maserati Mexico 4700 is finished in Blu Tigullio Metallizzato, a metallic blue shade applied during the restoration. The car sits on Borrani alloy wheels and features an interior with black leather and wood veneer. The original black Veglia gauges and the original Autovox radio are present. In addition, this 1972 Maserati Mexico 4700 features power windows, power steering, and air conditioning.
Under the hood, the 1972 Maserati Mexico 4700 is powered by the original 4.7-liter V8 with four twin Weber carburetors, mated to the original five-speed ZF manual transmission. The engine was completely overhauled in 2022, including the installation of oversized pistons. The car has hydraulically operated power-assisted disc brakes on all four wheels and a rear differential with a 43/13 final drive ratio. The restoration took place between 2016 and 2026 and included the bodywork, mechanical systems, interior, and final assembly. Extensive photographic documentation of this work is available, along with invoices and other documentation.
Summary
This 1972 Maserati Mexico 4700 combines original Dutch delivery, an original 4.7-liter V8, a five-speed manual transmission, and a comprehensive restoration history. The car is documented with extensive photographic material and supporting documents. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend that you attend the viewing days.
Please note: This car is being auctioned online by Classic Car Auctions.
This car is being offered in the “Classics, Sports Cars, and Youngtimers Uithoorn” online auction. The car is available for viewing during the viewing days. The listed amount represents the lower end of the estimated value. Bidding starts at €50,000.
Auction
Opening: Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Closing: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM
Location
Anthony Fokkerweg 7
1422 AE Uithoorn
Netherlands
Viewing Days
Friday, October 30 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Within the Netherlands: €250, excluding VAT.
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