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1978 Maserati Bora 4.9

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 28, 2022.

$268,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $240,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Maserati Bora
Generation
Bora (1972 to 1978)
Chassis
AM11749US1038
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 10 comparable sales, 76% over its top.

Middle half of sales$113,125 to $136,750
Median$120,500
Sales behind it10Likely

From 10 sales of the Maserati Bora (1972 to 1978) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $113,125 and $136,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1978 Maserati Bora 4.9Bring a Trailer, Jan. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 20, 2026$175,000
1977 Maserati Bora 4.9Gooding Christie's, Aug. 16, 2025Gooding Christie'sAug. 16, 2025$120,000
1975 Maserati Bora 4.9Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2025$175,000
1973 Maserati Bora 4.9Bring a Trailer, Sept. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 9, 2026$95,000
1973 Maserati Bora 4.9RM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$140,000
1973 Maserati Bora 4.9Bring a Trailer, June 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 30, 2025$127,000
1973 Maserati Bora 4.9Gooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$112,500
1973 Maserati Bora 4.9Bring a Trailer, Jan. 30, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 30, 2025$121,000