Maserati Merak SS (1979)

Kickdown Check

• On-site kickdown assessment completed
  • 150 photos
  • Video
• Last service in March 2026
• Chassis and hydraulics overhauled in late 2025, as documented by invoices. Over €13,000 has been invested in the Merak since November 2025

Facts & Specifications

• Year of manufacture: 1979
• First registration: Germany
• Engine: 3.0-liter V6 mid-engine with 200 PS (147 kW)
• Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
• Exterior color: Black Metallic
• Interior: Leather, black
• TÜV valid until 02/2028
• Features:
  • Campagnolo alloy wheels, 7.5 x 15
  • Pop-up headlights
  • Interior without Citroën parts, comparable to the Khamsin
  • Black leather seats
  • Onboard tool bag
• The following modifications were made:
  • Engine replaced; according to the classic car appraisal, it is an engine from the vehicle series
  • Repainted in black metallic (BMW color)

Condition

Exterior

• Exterior color is black metallic
• The vehicle was completely repainted as part of a restoration around 1990
• There is no known accident damage
• The body is in good condition with age-related signs of wear
• There are no known instances of rust-through

Interior

• Black leather
• The interior is in good condition with age-related signs of wear; it was restored around 1990 with new leather and new carpets
• All equipment is fully functional

Mechanics

• The vehicle is ready to drive immediately but is currently not registered
• The engine is not original; it was replaced during the restoration around 1990
• The engine was overhauled at that time and runs flawlessly
• The transmission shifts smoothly
• New Vredestein tires (Sprint Classic)
• The suspension and hydraulics have been extensively replaced
• There are no known technical defects
• Last maintenance: March 2026

History

Ownership History

• According to the seller, there have been a total of 3 owners; both previous owners were from Munich, and the current owner has owned it since 1987
• Restoration around 1990: new engine, repainted, new leather, new carpets
• The total mileage cannot be verified; the engine has covered approximately 5,000 to 10,000 km since it was installed

Service History

• 04/2026: Speedometer removed and reinstalled; speedometer repaired; speedometer drive resealed; Lensch Auto Dealership
• 03/2026: Spark plugs replaced, two new tires installed, vehicle cleaned and polished inside and out, Lensch Auto Dealership
• 02/2026 at 2,471 km: Passed emissions test; inspection pursuant to Sections 21 and 23 of the StVZO with no defects found, TÜV SÜD
• 12/2025: LHM reservoir sealed, headlight cylinders and pressure accumulators replaced, two hydraulic cylinders and two brake pressure accumulators replaced, axle boots replaced, control arms laser-welded, radiator antifreeze, new battery, Lensch Auto Dealership
• 11/2025: Inspection, oil change with oil filter, 20 suspension bushings and front upper control arm replaced, control arms partially sandblasted and sealed, fuel lines, V-belts, and driveshaft boots replaced, cooling system refilled, four new tires, Lensch Auto Dealership
• No service record book available; service invoices are incomplete

Documents

• Vehicle registration certificate
• Classic car appraisal report pursuant to § 23 StVZO, TÜV SÜD, 02/2026
• Certificate for obtaining an individual operating permit pursuant to § 21 StVZO, TÜV SÜD, 02/2026
• Proof of emissions testing
• Workshop invoices from 11/2025 to 04/2026

Summary

A Maserati Merak SS in the European specification is for sale; it was first registered in Germany in October 1979. Around 1990, the car was restored and received an engine from the vehicle series, a new paint job in metallic black, as well as new leather and new carpets. The body and interior are in well-maintained condition with age-related signs of wear. Between November 2025 and April 2026, the suspension, hydraulics, and speedometer were overhauled; in February 2026, a classic car appraisal and individual operating permit were issued with no defects found. Over the past 12 months, more than €13,000 has been invested. This car will appeal to enthusiasts of Italian mid-engine sports cars who are looking for a vehicle that’s ready to drive right away and features recently overhauled mechanical systems.