![]() ![]() 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. The TCs 16-valve 2.2 liter engine was engineered by Maserati and developed by Chrysler, Maserati, and a contractor it used the standard 2. Eventually I sold it too, and ultimately regretted that. 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. TC America's website is located at Review of the Chrysler TC by Maserati (by Michael Aquino) When they first came out, I had a 1989 16V, which I sold, regretted having sold, so got a 1990 16V, which I had for a long time and enjoyed tremendously. 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 Chrysler was trailered here all the way from. 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. Case in point: The 1993 Cadillac Allanté and 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati sitting in front of us by the Long Beach, California waterfront. 1989 Chrysler TC by Maserati Retro Review MotorWeek 417K subscribers Subscribe 1. 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. 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. 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. 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. These cars offered slightly better performance and some additional prestige compared to their siblings sporting turbocharged Chrysler motors or a Mitsubishi V6. ![]() 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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