Rare Grigio Medio leather interior and ebony accents
Optional 'birdcage' light alloy wheels
Always kept in dry storage
Long MOT to September 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
The GranTurismo marked Maserati’s return to something it has always done particularly well: big, graceful and quick GT cars. Despite sharing illustrious architecture with contemporary Ferraris, the GranTurismo was an altogether different proposition – a more comfortable and versatile sort of sports car.
The key when buying any Maserati is service history and this 2007 example certainly delivers on that benchmark. Impeccably maintained by Maserati specialists throughout its life and with a thick history file attesting to diligent owners, this highly specified car offers the buyer the chance to get acquainted with one of the best GTs of its generation.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 1st December 2007
Thick history file recording service, maintenance and other work including changes of ownership
History contained in the ever-prestigious Maserati folder and sleeve
Vendor tells us that all services have been completed on time throughout the car’s life
Always garaged by the vendor and used for long trips to France, Scotland and Ireland
Current owner since 7th July 2015
Acquired by the first known owner on 1st December 2007 from Dick Lovett Sporting in Cardiff
Subsequently serviced in 2009, 2010 and 2011 by Greypaul, Maserati dealers in Birmingham
Acquired by previous owner in September 2011 from Maserati Maranello at 17,750 miles
Fitted with a high end Parrot 9100 Bluetooth system in September 2011
Purchased by the seller in July 2015 form Autofficina, a Maserati specialist at 30,000 miles
Subsequently fully maintained by Autofficina throughout vendor’s tenure
All previous owner purchase documentation in car’s history file
Eligible for Maserati Classiche programme in five years time
Private plate not included – will revert to original CN57CXO prior to sale
MOT to 2nd September 2024 with no advisories
Impeccable MOT history with near-unbroken run of advisory-free passes
Recent maintenance work:
18/11/22 offside damper spring replaced
31/10/22 rear bumper and parking sensor repaired
13/5/22 major service and spring repair
2/9/21 front and rear discs and pads replaced
22/9/20 alternator replaced
5/12/19 major service
Highly specified car including the following factory options:
SkyHook suspension system
Red brake callipers
Comfort Pack seats
NavTrak system (requires annual subscription)
20in Birdcage alloy wheels
Black wood and Grigio leather steering wheel
Tyre Pressure Monitor system
The Condition
Well preserved and maintained car showing only minor and not immediately visible marks
Impressive bodywork hints at the car's abilities with:
Trident branding to the centre grille
Maserati signature triple air intakes on the wings
Large calibre quad tailpipes at the rear
Grigio Touring metallic silver paintwork with complementary Grigio Medio Poltona Frau grey leather interior
Grigio carpets, headlining and stitching
Paintwork presents well with only light marks to some panels shown in the photographs
The optional 'birdcage' 20in alloys present well but are lightly kerbed
Excellent interior specs including:
Adjustable seats with hand-stitched detailing and Maserati logos
Driver's seat memory function
Rear central arm rest
7-inch multimedia system with sat-nav
Maserati surround sound system with Bose speakers
Maserati monogrammed white on black instruments
Cruise control, dual-zone climate control, voice control and more
Dual setting active suspension and quad setting automatic gearbox with shift paddles
The interior is in very good condition with only minor signs of wear to note as shown in the photographs
We are told that some of the buttons have also gone slightly sticky
Front heated seats but the passenger seat heater motor requires replacement
Practical 2+2 arrangement with large boot perfect for long distance touring
Light sagging to the passenger-side headlining
The Mechanics
4,244cc Maserati hand-crafted V8 engine - developed by Ferrari
This is a surprisingly light 186kg unit, producing 400 bhp at 7,100 rpm
Power is fed to the rear wheels via the 6-speed, switchable ZF automatic gearbox with auto-adaptive software characteristics
Paddle shift option for sport or touring style driving
Brembo brakes with four vented discs collaborating with ABS, EBD and MSP systems for optimum performance
Skyhook suspension ensures top-notch performance via sensors that register the movements of each wheel and the body of the car
The vendor advises that the cam variator may need replacing at some point. This is factored into the low reserve price, although vendor advises only symptom is cold start rattle with NO warning lights or any effect on performance. Vendor tells us he has taken care to always start twice to distribute oil correctly.
Full Maserati and Specialist service history with comprehensive history file
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