![]() Will these ever be collector’s items? Not likely, but we suspect rare specs like this one won’t lose their value – provided the engine issues aren’t terminal. Overall, this is the one to buy if you need a TC in your collection, but given the rarity of the motor, it’s important to do some homework on possible causes of engine smoke before diving in. 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati VIN: ZC2FP110XKB202193 Save to get updates when we detect new information for this vehicle. The body bore a strong resemblance to that of the Chrysler LeBaron GTC, which was. The bumper trim out back is also said to be in need of replacement, and the white-letter radials look odd on a luxury car like the TC. The TC really was assembled by Maserati in Italy, but the underlying chassis was taken from the Dodge Daytona. The seller notes that the speakers don’t work and that the “…engine smokes a bit, could be a valve seal.” The dash, carpets and steering wheel present fairly well, and everything inside thankfully appears stock. This car shows heavy wear on the inside, with split seams and bucket seats needing new leather. ![]() The 5-speed transmission also made a big difference in driving enjoyment, and the Getrag unit paired to the Maserati-built motor was found in just over 500 TCs, making it the rarest spec of them all. That’s why these 16-valve versions are a bit more desirable if you’re a potential TC owner, as the Maserati-built engine offered decent performance and far more desirability thanks to the slightly more exotic engineering than what you could otherwise buy in a Daytona. The price of a base TC without the Maserati goodies in 1989 was 33,000, some 14,000 more than the most expensive, but similar-looking LeBaron GTC you could buy. In most cars, you’d life the hood to find a generic Chrysler engine that did duty in cars costing half as much as a TC. ![]() One of the big strikes against the TC was its lack of overall prestige despite the heavy association with Maserati. By 1988, memories went vague and when the car, Chrysler TC by Maserati finally arrived on the scene in 1989, memories need to be jogged. This example here on eBay has under 90,000 miles and features both of these rare options, but the seller notes it needs new valve seals. You'd need a very particular buyer to realize even ten grand. These cars offered slightly better performance and some additional prestige compared to their siblings sporting turbocharged Chrysler motors or a Mitsubishi V6. In any event, the seller was probably wise not to take the 7,000 top bid, considering the condition of that example. If you’re committed to owning a Chrysler TC by Maserati, the one to own is an exceedingly rare 5-speed manual version with the Maserati-derived 16V motor.
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