Maserati has recently launched the ultimate iteration of its Granturismo range, the Maserati Granturismo Sport Edizione V8 Aspirato – It is not often an internal combustion engine gets a send-off – but then this is no ordinary engine, being one of the last naturally-aspirated V8 engines in the segment today. Based on the F136 family of 90-degree V8 petrol engines, this state-of-the art 4.7-litre powerhouse has been developed and hand-built jointly by Maserati and Ferrari engineers – and the limited-edition GranTurismo Sport Edizione V8 Aspirato will be its final resting place.
Originally designed by Pininfarina, the Granturismo has evolved into an iconic GT since its launch in 2007. The four-seater coupé is considered the highest expression of Maserati’s passion, technology and craftsmanship and remains easily identifiable in the supercar segment thanks to its elegant design and luxurious interior.
Maserati has produced more than 40,000 GranTurismo and GranCabrio models in the historic factory, Viale Ciro Menotti in Modena. The Edizione V8 Aspirato signs-off this iconic model with its elegant and aerodynamically efficient styling, refined interiors and state-of-the art infotainment system. It also comes in five unique heritage paint colours: Blu Corse, Blue Sera, Argento Auteuil, Verde Britannia and Celeste Chiaro (in addition to the existing Nero Carbonio and Rosso Italiano).
This Italian beauty prompts me into telling you of another fantastic Maserati, now being offered for sale, for the first time in 28 years, jointly by myself, and Mark Jansen at Oldtimer Australia https://www.oldtimeraustralia.com. This 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder is chassis number AM1011305 with matching engine number AM1011305. It was built in June 1961 and delivered new to the ennobled Conte di Salasco, of Arcugnano, Vicenza in northern Italy. It was fitted with Maserati’s 3485cc engine (with carburettors), a five -speed manual gearbox, Borrani disc wheels and a factory hard top. The car was originally finished in ‘Argento Luna’ (silver) with a red interior, and now sporting red paintwork with tan interior this classic Maserati GT is a true progenitor of Modena’s latest offering and a veritable legend of Italian motoring royalty.
To find out more about the 2020 Edizione V8 Aspirator contact glen.sealey@ateco.com.au. Or if you have an interest in the 1961 Maserati 3500 GT Vignale Spyder – a car only imperceptibly distinguishable from a 1960 Ferrari California 250 GT Spyder but at less than a 20th of the price, please contact me james@marinamarini.com.au.
Here is a short video walk around the car: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1kd3Ctl_NU&feature=youtu.be
