THE CLASSIS SALE AT CARFEST 29th & 30th August 2026

78 The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 iconicauctioneers.com •1978 Maserati Merak SS finished in classic Rosso Maserati with a black interior, an elegant combination that perfectly complements Giorgetto Giugiaro’s timeless styling •As an SS, it benefits from the more powerful version of the 3.0 V6 on triple Webers producing 220bhp, up from the standard car’s 190bhp, and a revised interior including the Bora dashboard • Formed part of a small private family Collection in recent years and has seen only limited use during that period • Presented to a pleasing overall standard and was running at the time of our inspection •Having spent an extended period in storage with little or no recent use, a degree of recommissioning is advised before regular road use •Recorded as the subject of a Category C insurance claim in 2005, with the necessary repairs clearly completed subsequently •An increasingly sought-after 1970s Italian sports car, combining distinctive styling with charismatic V6 performance and offering excellent potential for sympathetic recommissioning and enjoyment An attractive Merak SS offering Italian style and V6 performance, presenting an excellent opportunity for recommissioning. Seller Rating: 81 / 135 «««¶¶ Registration: VPA 388S Chassis No.: AM122.A.485 Estimate: £20,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 Lot 714 1978 Maserati Merak SS (Tipo AM122/A) • First registered on 01/07/1989, finished in Graphite Grey and was indicating 90,125 miles at the time of cataloguing. Five years current ownership, six former registered keepers and accompanied by an MOT valid until May 2027, issued with no advisories •Since purchase by our vendor the car has benefited from a continuous programme of restoration, recommissioning and improvement, with more than £24,000 of documented expenditure supported by a detailed history file •Notable works include a professional glass-out respray in its original Graphite Grey, engine work, gearbox rebuild, rear axle rebuild, suspension refurbishment, brake overhaul, cooling system renewal, replacement clutch, and refurbished alloy wheels fitted with Michelin tyres. More recently it’s enjoyed specialist attention from Peugeot 205 GTi specialist, Pug Dynamics, and a fresh engine rebuild •Retaining many sought-after original features, including its non-catalyst engine, amber front indicators, original Quasar velour interior, original handbook pack, stamped service book and an extensive service history A well-presented Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 Phase 1.5, benefiting from more than £24,000 of recent documented expenditure. Seller Rating: 102 / 135 ««««¶ Registration: F111 SHV Chassis No.: VF320CD6223246923 Estimate: £15,000 - £18,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 715 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.9 More Details Lot 714 Bid On Lot 714 More Details Lot 715 Bid On Lot 715