It's often so that classic Maseratis are offered for sale, even in auctions, without their Historical Documentation. So here is why you should apply for these papers.

As an owner or seller, it should be a natural reflex to have the paperwork with the car. It gives you a view into the cars' past and might reveal some unique features or facts of your precious Maserati. For example, there is the story of a guy who sold a resale red 1969 Mistral Coupé without the factory documentation. The new owner requested the documentation and found out the original colour combination was Luci di Mezzanotte (dark brown) with a Tan interior. He could then derive that the Mistral still had the original interior. More importantly, the car was made specifically for the Salone Di Chicago in '69. Che sorpresa!

Requesting the documents

It's a straightforward application that consists of two elements. The first and optional step is open to anyone. Any person can request basic preliminary information based on a chassis number; no photographic evidence is needed. This might be handy to know where a particular car was delivered originally and in what colour combination.

In the second step, the owner must order the complete set of documents. As proof, the factory requests pictures from different parts of the car, including close-ups of numbers and stampings. After that, they will start their research, and if all checks out with what they have on record, they will give you a textual overview of what is available from the Archive. On the other hand, if it doesn't check out, it could probably mean a previous owner installed a replacement engine or someone tampered with the numbers. As a result, the documents will not be provided, and a flag is set in the factory's database, all for the improvement of the heritage. In addition, every communication and email is stored, logged and matched to a car and chassis number with each request. This way, the community of car owners and enthusiasts are helping Maserati build their registry.

If you're applying for a historic race car, the procedure is somewhat different and requires more photography and preparation.

The 2021 price list

Below is the 2021 price list for the delivery of the Historical Documentation (excl. 22% VAT if applicable). If all documents are available, then it will cost you around 1000 Euro, an investment that is well worth it.

1) True copy of the original Final Test Data Sheet (the document on parchment paper)
This is an original document compiled by the responsible for the tests when the car left the production line. There are some technical details about the engine, information on the engine test and (when available) information about exterior colour, interior, keys and carpets. It's interesting mainly for its "historical feeling" --> 50 Euro (2 pages, 100€)

2) True copy of the original Delivery Note (the document on parchment paper)
It's the original delivery note to the Dealership when the car left the factory. --> 50 Euro

3) True copy of the original "End of line" Data Sheet (the document on parchment paper)
This is an original document compiled by the responsible for the "end of line" after completion of the car. --> 50 Euro

4) Car Technical and Aesthetic characteristics document (the document on parchment paper) - Date of production, model, chassis number, engine number, displacement and fuel system, n° of cylinders, type of gearbox, type of body, rims, exterior colour with code, interior with leather code, possible accessories. --> 120 Euro
The document is available in Italian or English language. Please specify the desired language.

5) Car historical information document (the document on parchment paper)
Date of production, factory name when the car was produced, model, chassis number, order date, delivery date, dealer, first owner, delivery zone --> 120 Euro
The document is available in Italian or English language. Please specify the desired language.

6) Certificate of Origin - Official document signed by a Maserati Authorized Representative, mentioning: Date of production, factory name when the car was produced, model, chassis number, engine type, n° of cylinders, displacement, engine number, type of body. A Maserati Authorized Representative signs this document. Therefore, it can be used as an "official" document for special registration to "Classic" federations. --> 250 Euro
The document is available in Italian or English language. Please specify the desired language.

7) True copy of the original Technical Data Sheet (A3 document on parchment paper)
This is an original Technical Datasheet of the car. --> 200 Euro

8) True copy of the original order (the document on parchment paper)
This is the original document from when the car was ordered. --> 50 Euro

For additional information, contact Mr Fabio Collina at fabio.collina@maserati.com.