One of the most striking wedge-shaped concept cars to emerge from the 1970s – Maserati’s Boomerang – is set to go under the hammer at Bonhams’ Chantilly sale on 5 September. It is expected to fetch between €3-4,000,000.
The car first broke cover at the 1971 Turin Motor Show before being put on display a year later in Geneva – this time as a fully operational automobile. Its striking Giorgetto Giugiaro-penned angular bodywork was graced with a 300bhp Maserati V8, while its chassis was shared with the Bora.
The Boomerang is described as being in full working order and is road registered, and will return to Chantilly after having been part of a special Maserati class at the inaugural Arts & Elegance event in 2014.
“The Boomerang was the first car of its time to create such a strong, angular style statement,” said Bonhams’ Philip Kantor.
“It’s considered by many to be one of the most remarkable designs of the 20th century and the grandfather to the Volkswagen Golf Mk1. The car has been shown at many world-class events and exhibitions and concours, such as Villa d’Este and Pebble Beach.”
Greg MacLeman is a contributor to and former Features Editor of Classic & Sports Car, and drives a restored and uprated 1974 Triumph 2500TC