2008 Maserati Quattroporte 5 M139, 100,874 miles, 6-speed ZF 6HP26 gearbox fitted with paddle gearshift option. One previous keeper – just 51 remain shown as on UK roads (2022, 3rd qtr). Clean MoT to May 2024 again with no advisories. Ferrari F136 UC 4.2 litre V8 engine produces 395BHP. Meets ULEZ requirement (Euro IV). Full service history from new, all performed by main agents or specialist workshops. This Quattroporte V was produced in the last year before “facelift” versions were introduced. Known as the “Executive GT” with styling by Pininfarina (Automatica in overseas markets). It has the dash push button for Sport performance but runs conservatively on Maserati-recommended 95RON E10 fuel producing over 28mpg during light foot cruising. The Ferrari F136 engine was standard fitting in modified form for the Ferrari California. Currently registered on cherished VRM – this registration not included in price Vehicle is sold with original VRM MX08 XAP currently on retention. F136 UC engines were prone to cold start camshaft clatter until normal oil pressure was reached. This design fault was fixed with Variator (variable valve timing) modification kit supplied by Maserati and fitted by specialists Sports Italia in June 2020 at 82,400 miles. New crankshaft speed sensor fitted June ’23. Top and bottom front sub-frame and anti-roll bar bushes changed for original equipment new components. Four-wheel track adjustment carried out. Front sub-frame cleaned and powder coated. Xenon headlight automatic adjustment system re-conditioned. New Osram Nightbreaker dipped beam-Xenon bulbs fitted. Underside waxoyl protected. Airbag protection clock-spring warning system uprated to current Maserati version by SuperCar Italia. Maserati modification to rear spacer shims to stop take-up click fitted by Sports Italia. Automatic hand brake adjusted to correct tolerance. Front brake discs changed for OEM new in May 2022 by Sports Italia. Pirelli P Zero low profile tyres.