Vehicle Description
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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