First introduced in 1962 as the sophisticated successor to the flagship Maserati 3500 GTi, the Maserati Sebring stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century Italian automotive elegance. Named in honor of Maserati’s victory at the 1957 12 Hours of Sebring, this grand touring masterpiece was exquisitely crafted to navigate the post-war era’s vast highways and freeways with ease.

Powered by a fuel-injected, 3.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine, the Sebring merges respectable acceleration—achieving 60 mph in approximately 8.5 seconds—with a top speed nearing 140 mph, all while embodying the luxury of a meticulously appointed 2+2 interior. Embraced by the affluent clientele Maserati envisioned, the Sebring eventually saw enhancements with the debut of the Series II, featuring increasingly larger engines. The Series I, however, endures as a prized gem among enthusiasts, celebrated for its original design, with approximately 350 units believed to have been produced.

Per Storico Maserati, this Sebring was completed 13 December 1963 cloaked in the handsome livery of Grigio Fumo (Dark Gray) over red leather trim. Following completion, the car was distributed to its first owner, a resident of Garda in Northern Italy. Accompanying photographs, dated March 1978, document the car arriving at Porche Foreign Auto Wrecking in much the same condition as it presents today. Significantly, the Sebring retains a correct-type, fuel-injected 3.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine, maintaining its performance integrity and authentic character.

This Sebring offers an alluring opportunity to reawaken a timeless classic, one encapsulating the legend of the Italian gran turismo through its superb fusion of everyday practicality, exquisite elegance, and thrilling performance.