Lot 66
That Maserati Is Quite a Hottie

One (1) specially customized 2008 Maserati GranTurismo finished in deep metallic carbon black, elegant beige leather- and Alcantara®-trimmed interior, with unique door sills reading ‘2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival 1 of 1’

Many might say that, even today, Sophia Loren is undisputedly the sexiest export that Italy has ever produced. But there is yet another ravishing Italian beauty who may give Marcello Mastroianni’s hourglass-figured, silver-screen paramour a run for her money. This sultry seductress not only has a body to die for, but a pedigree of passion, power and performance. The mere mention of her name is enough to make hearts race, breathing quicken and desire swell. Who is this irresistible siren who can tempt otherwise prudent, starch-collared citizens into abandoning all other wants and needs in order to possess her? She is the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo.

With the 2008 GranTurismo, Maserati and the renowned Turin coach-builder Pininfarina have produced a timeless design—inspired by the legendary Maserati A6 1500 of the past and the award-winning Pininfarina Birdcage 75 concept car, destined to be Maserati’s future. The engine sits low and behind the front axle, creating a favorable 49% front- and 51% rear-weight bias. The completely revised 4.2 V8 engine is thrilling, lightweight and high-revving, producing 405 hp and rocketing from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds. The transmission is automatic, with self-adjusting controls that adapt the gear change to individual driving style and road conditions.

Poltrona Frau leather adorns the shapely interior, while supple Alcantara® trim lines the back of the gearshift paddles. Chrome inlay elegantly decorates the buttons on the dashboard and steering wheel. And Maserati’s signature Trident logo is handcrafted individually on each headrest.

For the 2007 Naples Winter Wine Festival, Maserati created a singular Maserati Quattroporte Automatic, the very first of its kind delivered in North America. This year, a specially prepared unique example of the highly anticipated Maserati GranTurismo has been commissioned for the Naples Winter Wine Festival finished in deep metallic carbon black with an elegant interior of beige. Unique doorsills that read ‘2008 Naples Winter Wine Festival 1 of 1’ and a host of other options complete a very special car.

Give in to your passion, surrender to desire and bid with abandon to possess this one-of-a-kind automobile!

DONOR: Maserati North America