2014 Maserati Gran Turismo MC Convertible

　　Maserati is the legendary Italian car maker with impeccable racing

　　DNA and some early association with Ferrari. They also produced

　　some renowned automobiles for the public including the 3500 GT, the

　　Ghibli, the Quattroporte and since 2007, the Gran Turismo. The

　　Maserati Gran Turismo is fast and according to some sources it set

　　a record for the fastest development of a car, going from design to

　　production in nine months. The model was produced through 2019 with

　　various submodels and features but almost always with grand touring

　　as the primary objective.

　　For consignment, a 2014 Gran Turismo MC convertible, wearing the

　　classic Trident badge on its gaping grille and sporting some custom

　　cosmetic touches that set this one apart. The car has 71,256 title

　　verified miles. Its engine is the pleasurable confluence of a

　　Maserati and Ferrari derived piece of machinery and as you can

　　imagine, its exhaust note is as sweet as a glass of Castello di

　　Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva.

　　Exterior

　　A Bianco Eldorado, pearl white, exterior with its black canvas top

　　and black wheels makes for a striking presence. But that's just the

　　start of the aesthetic goodness this car provides. Yellow accents

　　abound on the car including the Trident emblem, a centerline hood

　　stripe that continues on the trunk, the side vent mesh inserts, the

　　brake calipers, and all name plates. As we'll learn later, lemon

　　yellow is also mirrored on the interior of the car. The wide set

　　headlights and large oval grille that front a long hood are unique

　　to this Maserati, nothing else quite looks like it and whereas the

　　side profile could be considered unremarkable by exotic car

　　standards, the rear profile certainly is not. You're not flying

　　under the radar with that wide rear, dual twin tip exhaust, and

　　Maserati emblazoned across the trunk lid, truly a special look made

　　even more so by the smoked tail lights. The side vents, which

　　descend towards the front, create the illusion of a raked front

　　end, aggressive and bold. The spokes of the 20-inch black wheels

　　hint at the Trident design. The front windshield is steeply raked,

　　and this is especially apparent with the top down, this is

　　approaching a hypercar level slant and is very dramatic. The paint

　　is in good shape except for some noted blemishes including chips in

　　the rear trim of the convertible top, significant paint chipping on

　　one wheel arch, some scuffs on lower pieces, and various other

　　chips, cracks, and imperfections. The front chin piece where it

　　meets the undercarriage engine cover has sustained some damage. The

　　canvas top is faded and spotty and could benefit from some

　　restoration.

　　Interior

　　A beige interior has some added pop with the use of yellow paint

　　first noted on the door panel where it is repeated on the door

　　sill. The leather on the door handle shows some wear and

　　discoloration but is not torn. The tall and sporty leather front

　　bucket seats are very well made and contain numerous operational

　　buttons on the shell. The leather also shows some wear on the

　　driver's side and could use a good cleaning. Yellow seat belts

　　quickly grab your attention and the rear buckets are very cool, a

　　bit narrower than the front but with armrests and speakers on each

　　side. The trident is embossed in the headrests of all seats. The

　　burl wood grain steering wheel encases finger rests and is backed

　　by paddle shifters. Yellow paint has been applied to the trident

　　and button surrounds on the wheel. The gauge cluster is simple,

　　clear, and easy to read. A big screen is found in the center stack

　　along with the stock AM/FM/CD radio and A/C controls. A trim piece

　　that runs along the horizontal width of the dash is now yellow, as

　　is the clock surround. The automatic shifter is in the center

　　console and is where you can opt for Race Shift mode and use the

　　paddles. The leather covered armrest shows a bit of wear but not

　　tears. Aftermarket, diamond stitched floor mats cover the entire

　　carpet and include sidewalls, (in yellow, of course), to protect

　　the footwell sides. The trunk is lined in gray fleece material and

　　is in good condition.

　　Drivetrain

　　A 4.7 liter, (up from 4.2 in previous years), V8 is under the hood

　　tied, fed by Bosch electronic fuel injection and tied to a 6-speed

　　automatic transmission. As mentioned, the power plant is

　　Maserati/Ferrari derived and is rated at 454 horsepower. Power is

　　sent to the rear wheels via 3.73 gears and stopping is achieved via

　　power disc brakes at each corner. The consignor notes that the

　　vehicle will need new brakes and new tires. Visually, the engine

　　bay is clean and uniform, covered mostly with plastic panels that

　　allow the lovely curvaceous intake and red valve covers to shine

　　through.

　　Undercarriage

　　Nice and relatively clean underneath, the undercarriage is

　　protected by a full belly pan that likely helps with aerodynamics

　　as well. But this is a low car and evidence of some contact is

　　there with some superficial scrapes to the metal pans. The dual

　　exhaust leaves the engine, enters separate catalytic converters,

　　then each pipe splits just before entering a small muffler in back,

　　where it is expelled through two exhaust tips on each side of the

　　rear valance. Independent double wishbone suspension is found front

　　and rear.

　　Drive-Ability

　　This is it, the magic moment. A turn of the yellow key and we stop

　　talking because we want to hear the music that only a

　　Maserati/Ferrari derived engine can produce. We'll have to settle

　　for some low speed sounds however and use our imagination for the

　　songs of wide open throttle on ramp blasts. We also were conscious

　　of the need for brakes and tires, so babied this bambino around the

　　loop. Good acceleration, awesome ergonomics, comfortable seats, and

　　a burbling exhaust that gets the blood going.

　　Like a bella luna, this pearl white Maserati shines in a sea of

　　stars. This one has some mileage and some love and could very well

　　be considered for daily or regular driving. Or pop the top and

　　enjoy weekends at the beach. O sole mio!!

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　　person.

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