The 3500GT was an absolutely key factor in the continuing existence of Maserati in that it was Maserati’s first production car to be built in substantial numbers with 2,226 cars, Coupes and Spyders, built in various guises, over a period of 8 years. During this time some of Italy’s top Carrozziere - Vignale, Allemane, Frua, Bertone and Moretti designed bodies on the 3500s chassis. Arguably however none achieved the classic lines of the Superleggera design of Touring of Milano. According to Fabio Collina at the Maserati Factory a total of 1,402 were completed between 1957 and 1964.

All Touring Coupes have the type number AM101 followed by an even number for right hand drive models. AM being the initials of Alfieri Maserati. 

The very first right hand drive constructed by Maserati factory - AM101.736 - was completed in February 1960 and imported to the UK the same month. There are no records of this car still in existence. Only the engine of 738 is known still to survive.

AM 101.740 - SRC 900 as she was to be registered - was completed by Maserati in March 1960. It was supplied to Maserati’s then UK concessionaire Colin Murray Ltd of Fleetwood, Lancashire. It was first registered as SRC900 on 20 April 1960 by motor trader David Buxton Ltd of London Road, Derby.

This car is thus the oldest known survivor of the very few cars ever finished and delivered by the factory in right hand drive. It is believed that in 3500 GT Coupe style there were only 12 such models.

The car was sold to the previous owner at the Goodwood Members Meeting Bonhams Auction on 20 March 2016. Once acquired the owner took it to Barkaways for assessment. Whilst cosmetically in relatively good condition it rapidly became apparent that this car required more than simply a bit of fettling to get back on the road.

Whilst SRC900 was at Barkaways the current owner spotted her and was instantly infatuated. He is a frequent visitor, and self-confessed Petrolhead, to Barkaways.

Thus when he saw SRC900 he was under no illusions as to the size and complexity of the project but nevertheless opened discussions with Ian Barkaway and the then owner. The innate beauty of the design of the 3500GT convinced him that this is a car worthy of gracing the top table at any Concours anywhere in the world, whilst the reputation of Barkaways for unparalleled restoration work made for the stuff of dreams.

Following the acquisition of the car in March 2022, a schedule of works and timetable was drawn up and work literally commenced immediately with goal of entry into Salon Privé 2024. The project has been immensely personal and there has been much discussion of even the minutest detail before decisions were made. Embracing the research element of ensuring total authenticity and quality, a wealth of books and a library of websites and contacts were amassed along the way.