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#496411 - 03/22/08 06:10 PM
1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
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Mark_Bledsoe
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Registered: 03/22/08
Posts: 1
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I am a dealer in Knoxville, Tennessee who has traded for a TC. It appears to be in very good shape with low mileage and it drives well. I listed it on eBay today and in researching the TC, I came across this forum. I think you will find the asking price reasonable for what the vehicle is.
I have pasted the description below. If there are any inaccuracies it is by accident and not by intent. Please contact me if I have made an errors in the description.
Thanks, Mark Bledsoe
mbledsoe@toyotaknoxville.com
You are looking at the nicest Chrysler TC by Maserati to be found anywhere on the Internet. This beautiful, unique and rare car has been garaged-kept all of its life and has extremely low miles.
The Chrysler TC by Maserati was a result of joint venture engineered by two giants of the automobile industry, Lee Iacocca of Chrysler and Alejandro de Tomaso of Maserati. These largely hand-built automobiles were conceived as a two-passenger luxury grand touring convertible. The luxury touches are immediately apparent. With only 7,300 examples during its three-year model run, good examples are becoming increasing difficult to find and ones in this kind of condition and low mileage are rarer yet.
The engine runs very well. Chrysler 3 liter V6 provides plenty of power to cruise in the style that it was originally intended to do. The automatic transmission shifts smoothly and easily. This car is easy to handle and is a pleasure to drive.
The exterior of this TC is in good condition and it is apparent that it has been well kept. The front bumper has been dented were it has tapped into an object at low speed, however there is no damage to any sheet metal in the front (or anywhere else on the car for that matter). The paint is good and shiny, with the slight oxidation that you would expect of a white car of this age. There is a spider-web ding in the rear bumper cover where the fiberglass needs attention.
Slip into the interior are you are immediately surrounded by beautiful Italian glove leather seemingly anywhere the eye lands, from the beautiful seats, to the dash trim, console cover and saddle bag storage in the rear deck area. There are slight age cracks in the leather, particularly on the console cover, but this simply adds to the provenance and reflects the wear patina expected of a car of this vintage. The Infinity sound system sounds very good to this day. All the interior components are functional, with the power seats, windows, door locks and cruise control all working properly.
The convertible top raises without issue and folds under a built-in fiberglass tonneau cover. The hardtop removes easily for storage, although this is a two-person job.
The tires are in good condition and have plenty of remaining tread. The special designed wheels sport the Maserati trident logo, as is found in various places throughout the vehicle.
Now is the opportunity to acquire a true rare vehicle in American and Italian vehicle history. With the limited production numbers of these wonderful cars, there will never be a better time to enjoy a unique automobile. If you have ever considered entry in to the collector car hobby, this is a great chance to do so without the increasing higher entry fees.
Please feel free to contact Mark Bledsoe at (865) 712-5190 with any additional questions.
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#502508 - 04/15/08 06:34 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: Mark_Bledsoe]
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mdk
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Registered: 01/25/07
Posts: 21
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let see some pictures thanks Mark retirementplus@sasktel.net
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#502636 - 04/15/08 11:21 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: mdk]
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MiamiTVR
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Registered: 09/10/07
Posts: 54
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I went to see this car in person. The battery was dead. Attempting to start it they set it on fire. It was sent to a local auction that day without repair.
It appeared to be better than average condition other than oil leaks and oil residue within and around the exhaust pipe.
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Tom
2004 V70 R-AWD, 280i TVR,Factory Dakota Convertible
(x's)Lotus Elite, 3000M and 3000S TVRs, 262,780 and Coupe Volvos,
CitiCar, Jensen Interceptor, XKE-Mopar, XJ6-350GM, Stag-GM, AMX's
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#502841 - 04/16/08 08:07 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: TwinCamFan]
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car_chick
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Registered: 03/11/07
Posts: 371
Loc: state of disarray
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Just curious... how badly did they set it on fire? (or do I want to know?)
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#502880 - 04/16/08 10:28 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: car_chick]
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MiamiTVR
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Registered: 09/10/07
Posts: 54
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It was a cold day and smoke rising from the alternator followed by a flame of some size and significant smoke coming from behind the battery looked scary enough to have all the dealership people scattering and leaving me alone with the car.
As dramatic as it seemed I imagine it was a fusable link (is there one behind the battery?) that blazed. Or, possibly all that shiny sticky stuff they had sprayed all over the engine compartment (even over the engine oil coated passenger side) The damage was electric and caused by dealership personnel hooking the portable battery charger up to the wrong terminals.
When I called the next day it had already been sent as it was to the local auction. It is a shame as it was in better cosmetic condition than others I have seen locally. I hope someone brings it back.
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Tom
2004 V70 R-AWD, 280i TVR,Factory Dakota Convertible
(x's)Lotus Elite, 3000M and 3000S TVRs, 262,780 and Coupe Volvos,
CitiCar, Jensen Interceptor, XKE-Mopar, XJ6-350GM, Stag-GM, AMX's
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#502914 - 04/17/08 01:32 AM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: MiamiTVR]
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car_chick
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Registered: 03/11/07
Posts: 371
Loc: state of disarray
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Yanno, one would think that if you work at a dealership you would have some interest in the product your are dealing with (cars) and how it works and how to interact with it. I cannot tell you how many times I've gone to a dealership for various reasons and find that I know more about the product then the people who sell them and in some cases, work on them. I've been offered a few jobs as a result. 
No lie, one dealer I went to, one of the sales guys did not know even the most basic differences between a gas and diesel engine. So, I am not surprised that they connected a battery charger up wrong. Why is that level of incompetence tolerated at dealerships?
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#503003 - 04/17/08 12:20 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: Lee_M]
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wild bill
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Registered: 05/24/04
Posts: 81
Loc: Aurora, CO
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Not suprised by the nonprofessionals at the car dealership. Having been a rookie car "salesman" for new and used cars about 20 yrs ago. There is no state exam or certification, just have to breath. My favorite warranty statement, "When you drive it off the lot and it breaks in half, you own both halves". I am much better at drilling oil wells, thats where I also learned to run fast and look back later.
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Bill Wriston
89 TC Royal Cabernet/Bordeaux/Black/Turbo II
90 TC Black/Black/Black/V6
99 Subaru Outback Limited (This is the 3 dogs car)
99 VW Golf GTI V6
Chrysler TC member no 2947
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#503035 - 04/17/08 01:59 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: wild bill]
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MiamiTVR
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Registered: 09/10/07
Posts: 54
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I must say if that car had exploded I would have been the only one to go up with it (they were not nearly so quick in returning up with the extinguisher). Everyone was out of sight before I could even turn around. It is precisely the loss of those reaction times that has me considering the sale of my TVR.
I also note you have a triple black TC which is just what I hope to one day have. I am seeing more and more of them listed on ownership lists but have yet to come across one in person.
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Tom
2004 V70 R-AWD, 280i TVR,Factory Dakota Convertible
(x's)Lotus Elite, 3000M and 3000S TVRs, 262,780 and Coupe Volvos,
CitiCar, Jensen Interceptor, XKE-Mopar, XJ6-350GM, Stag-GM, AMX's
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#503608 - 04/19/08 11:01 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
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MiamiTVR
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Registered: 09/10/07
Posts: 54
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Lee_M
I was once offered a nice Tiger as an even trade for a dune buggy I had cobbled together. Love the Sunbeams and came close a couple of times. Very good design with lots of room.
At least with English you know not to expect things like being able to drive after dark. My venture into Audis caught me completely unprepared.
Keep me in mind should that b/b/b TC need a new home.
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Tom
2004 V70 R-AWD, 280i TVR,Factory Dakota Convertible
(x's)Lotus Elite, 3000M and 3000S TVRs, 262,780 and Coupe Volvos,
CitiCar, Jensen Interceptor, XKE-Mopar, XJ6-350GM, Stag-GM, AMX's
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#503725 - 04/20/08 03:30 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
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inventorgtp
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Registered: 06/13/07
Posts: 80
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naw center ring of hell is lotus, esp the ones from the 60/70's.....europa and esprits (had a v8 esprit...wheeeeee death on wheels).
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#503742 - 04/20/08 05:00 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: inventorgtp]
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REDMAN
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Registered: 03/28/08
Posts: 17
Loc: sand springs okla
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Lee M got a backyard full of sunbeams from ,a beauty to a parts car and boxes of parts , did all that work and my knees gave out i cant even get in the d--- thing now do you have a clif to push them off of .
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#503772 - 04/20/08 06:26 PM
Re: 1991 Chrysler TC by Maserati For Sale
[Re: REDMAN]
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car_chick
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Registered: 03/11/07
Posts: 371
Loc: state of disarray
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Just remember, they call Lucas the Prince of Darkness for a reason....
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