A one-off Maserati Boomerang is to go on sale at a Bonhams auction this September and, according to media reports, could fetch as much as $4 million. 

A signature concept car of the 1970s, the Maserati Boomerang was a one-off prototype unlike anything seen before. Using geometric shapes and ruler straight lines, its angular style made a strong statement at the 1971 Turin Motor Show in Italy.

Now the Boomerang is set to cause a stir once again as a highlight lot of a Bonhams sale in Chantilly, France, on September 5.

Philip Kantor, Bonhams European Head of Motoring, says: “The Boomerang was the first car of its time to create such a strong, angular style statement. It’s considered by many to be one of the most remarkable designs of the 20^th century and the ‘grandfather’ to the Volkswagen Golf Mk 1. The Boomerang has been shown at many world-class events including exhibitions and concours d’élégance such as Villa d’Este and Pebble Beach, and is now offered at Bonhams first ever sale in Chantilly.”

First unveiled at the 1971 Turin Motor Show, the Boomerang was also exhibited at the 1972 Geneva Motor Show, this time transformed to a fully operational vehicle. Developed over the chassis of the Maserati Bora, the Boomerang boasted an impressive 300 bhp, and a top speed of 300 kmph. 

With the V8 engine, the Boomerang took the best of Maserati mechanics and combined it with the imagination of Giorgetto Giugiaro. These elements created a fully functional, one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

Giugiaro was discovered by Fiat Technical Director, Dante Giacosta, who, impressed by the artist’s work at art school, offered him a chance to join Fiat’s Styling Office. In 1959, four years later and at the age of 21, the talented Giugiaro was offered a position as manager of the Bertone Design Centre, where he honed his craft by creating designs for the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ferrari, and Maserati – this grounding later lead to the innovative design of the Maserati Boomerang.

Still in working order and fully road registered, the Maserati Boomerang will be offered at the Bonhams sale taking place on September 5 at Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, held in Chantilly.

Though Bonhams has not released an estimate, the car previously sold for €781,250 back in 2005, and according to Autoblog, it could fetch as much as $4 million. 

Entry to the sale is by catalogue purchase only.