Two 1985 maserati biturbos - $600

http://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/5091763427.html

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I recognize the photos. These cars have been on here before from the same seller. I don't remember the price last time but now at $300 each, they are properly at scrap pricing.

They were considerable more moolah last time, $1500 I think? I'd like to have another one even knowing their issues....

If they were closer I would scoop 'em up. I think I could make one run long enough to go 20 miles... maybe.

Nice looking cars with decent handling, screaming for an engine swap

I've said it before, and I'll say it again. There needs to be a special prize or bounty for a Bi-Turbo entering, and completing the $20xx challenge. Extra points for using the original engine. Equal amount of extra points if the engine is swapped, but still has twin turbos.

There is a Bi-Turbo convertible that I see driving around my area somewhat regularly in good weather, so some of them must actually run.

On Cleveland Craigslist is a BiTurbo with a 1UZ swap. I watched the build on retrorides since I have the stuff sitting here an I thought it would make a sweet setup. It does.

In reply to chandlerGTi:

Went looking for the car you mentioned and found this; http://bringatrailer.com/2015/06/29/lexus-v8-swapped-1985-maserati-biturbo/

How in the world is that BAT worthy??

I don't like the wheels or interior but it's an actual driveable BiTurbo. Wheels and interior can be fixed, manual swap can happen.... not at $6500 though.

HappyAndy wrote: I've said it before, and I'll say it again. There needs to be a special prize or bounty for a Bi-Turbo entering, and completing the $20xx challenge.

What will the bounty be? A small country and 50% stake in Moon ownership?

chandlerGTi wrote: On Cleveland Craigslist is a BiTurbo with a 1UZ swap. I watched the build on retrorides since I have the stuff sitting here an I thought it would make a sweet setup. It does.

Thank you for not posting it.

Were one of them a convertible I'd be all over it. Still regret not trying harder to get a barn-find convertible BiTurbo when it came up at auction here a few years back. Maybe it's the fact they look so close to my 'D design-wise...

Are the Maserati engines that bad, or is it electrical gremlins, trannys etc that take them off the road. I don't think you could take any three of them and get 100k miles on the odometer.

In reply to spitfirebill:

I'm assuming a combination of really really bad engine controls (I remember a road test that said you knew you were in boost because the engine started detonating hard. Also the carburetor used was not amenable to going around corners without bogs/stutters) and bad machining. Supposedly there was a filter in the deck to keep crud from getting to the head. Crud stops up the filter and the head starves for oil and siezes a cam.

I like the coupes, but I hate the tufted seats.

Not mine, etc...

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/5099737850.html

1985 Maserati Biturbo Currently not running but does turn over with the starter 2.5 liter V6 twin turbo engine Some rust starting on the door bottoms (see picture) Has been in storage since 1999

$1,000 obo Call Stephen 860-214-7413

This runs autocrosses and hill climbs in the north east. Sounds awesome too. Yes, biturbo, no swap.