IT WAS 1947. The original idea of installing a racing engine in a roadgoing car gave birth to the famed A6 1500 GT Pininfarina, the first Maserati “Granturismo.” Ever since, Maserati has led the world in the construction of cars with unmistakable class and thrilling performance-exciting to drive, with a comfortable interior and with an eye toward safety. 60 YEARS LATER, THE DREAM LIVES ON. Designed for daily as well as long journeys, the new Maserati GranTurismo has been created for those who appreciate true sophistication, and want their car to deliver an emotional driving experience day after day.

A strong contender for the ‘most handsome car of the 1960s’ title, Maserati’s Ghibli debuted at the Turin Motor Show in November 1966. Styled at Ghia by the young Giorgietto Giugiaro and named after a Sahara Desert wind, the Ghibli rivalled the Ferrari Daytona for straight-line performance – its top speed was close to 170mph (275km/h) – while beating it for price and – arguably – looks. More than fifteen feet long and nearly six feet
wide, the Ghibli occupied an inordinate amount of space for a mere two-seater, but perhaps the most startling aspect of its appearance was the height, or rather the lack of it.