To commemorate this important anniversary and the enduring legacy of the longest-running nameplate in the brand’s illustrious history, the Maserati Club UK exhibited almost 80 cars at their aptly named ‘Quattroparty’, including 41 pristine examples of the Quattroporte from past and present.
The special event took place at Salon Privé Supercar Saturday & Club Trophy presented by Lockton on the North Lawn of Blenheim Palace, with one model from every generation of Quattroporte on display. The owners representing virtually every generation were naturally in attendance with their pride and joys, sharing their enthusiasm for the brand, as well as anecdotes of their cars with the showgoers.
During the event, the Salon Prive Club Car Trophy Parade awards went to an MC20 owned by Brian Goldman and a Quattroporte II owned by Thierry Dehaeck, which despite being extremely rare, was driven with great joy from Belgium, by trusted compatriots of the owner.
Michael Roberts, the Chairman and Director of the Maserati Club UK praised the excellent condition of the cars that were on display and thanked the owners for their contribution to the unique event.
“The Maserati Club members who conceived and organised this display deserve the greatest credit. It is splendid to have such an impressive array of Quattroportes at Salon Privé Blenheim to celebrate one of the Trident brand’s most iconic and longest running models. It was very special to be able to see the evolution of the models through six generations of Quattroporte. The Club is grateful to everyone who came together to make it possible. As we see the brand evolving and looking to the future, it is important for us to also look back and celebrate the incredible heritage that continues to inspire us all and our passion for the brand and its extraordinary, special creations.”
Launched in 1963, the Quattroporte, which translates to “four doors” in Italian, was a groundbreaking innovation, blending the sophistication of a grand tourer with the comfort and practicality of a saloon. Over six decades, the Quattroporte has evolved through multiple generations. From the early models, which captured the essence of Italian design with their sleek lines and powerful V8 engines, to the latest versions featuring advanced technology and even greater levels of luxury, the Quattroporte has consistently set benchmarks in the automotive world.
The Quattroporte combined the style of a grand tourer with the power and speed of a high-performance sports car, setting new standards for luxury saloons and pushing the boundaries of what four-door cars can achieve.
As Maserati celebrates 60 years of its legendary model, the Quattroporte remains a favourite of luxury car enthusiasts around the world and although production of the latest model ceased in 2023, many elements of it continue to inspire the brand’s range of cars.
Salon Prive’s Chris Sweeting added: “We were delighted to host the Maserati Club UK and the “Quattroparty”. It was great to see so many Maserati’s of all ages and we look forward to hosting the Maserati Club again next year.”
On the official Maserati stand on the South Lawn at Salon Privé, the House of Trident displayed the all-new GranCabrio Trofeo for the first time in the UK. In addition, her hard-top siblings, the new GranTurismo Trofeo and GranTurismo Folgore also shone brightly. The latter is the first electric vehicle from Maserati, symbolising the brand’s commitment to evolve into the future whilst staying deeply connected to its historic Italian roots.
Rounding off its impressive display was Maserati’s flagship model, the MC20 Cielo. Resplendent in Rosso Vincente, this dramatic spyder supercar, 100% made in Italy, with its twin-turbo three-litre V6 Nettuno engine delighted the crowds across the entirety of the Salon Privé Blenheim event.
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Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognizable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. Maserati line-up includes the Levante – the first SUV made by Maserati, the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, and the GranCabrio, the new convertible of the Trident; all models characterized through the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale and Levante – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident Brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. Today the full-electric range includes also the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first full-electric SUV, and the latest addition, GranCabrio Folgore. By 2025, all Maserati models will also be available in a full-electric version, and the entire Maserati range will run on electricity alone by 2028.
For further information:
MASERATI Michael Gale – Head of PR, Maserati North Europe – [email protected]
The Maserati Club UK is the oldest owners and enthusiasts Club in the world for the marque, founded in London in 1972. It organises a wide range of events and tours for its members and has recently established a series of local Hubs to provide greater member participation throughout the country. It is officially present at several of the major car events throughout the year and attends many more. It strives to have close relations with the Factory, dealers and service centres. It publishes the Trident magazine and a regular Newsletter. There is a website where all the latest information and news can be found – www.maseraticlub.co.uk. Joining the Club is easy through the Club website. For more information contact Michael Roberts – [email protected]