Filed under: Coupes, Sports/GTs, Maserati, Lifestyle
Maserati GranTurismo has some baggage
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Fret not. The new Maserati doesn't have issues and isn't in need of therapy or anything. The baggage we're talking about is the kind you pack your clothes and shaving kit in. The slinky new coupe is actually the beneficiary of a little tie-in with Salvatore Ferragamo, which has produced a new five-piece set of fitted luggage inspired by the GranTurismo. To celebrate the car's UK arrival, the set is being displayed in the window of the Salvatore Ferragamo store on London's Bond Street through Christmas Eve. It's the perfect gift for that special someone who pretty much has everything else there is to have already. You can see it in the gallery below, which also contains four nice new hi-res shots of the car. We know that's what you really want to look at anyway.
[Source: Maserati]
Gallery: 2007 Maserati GranTurismo
PRESS RELEASE:
MASERATI AND SALVATORE FERRAGAMO, A PERFECT ITALIAN PARTNERSHIP
Maserati has entered into a prestigious partnership with Ferragamo, the world leader in the production of luxury accessories, to interpret the outstanding class of the stunning GranTurismo with a sleek luggage set made from exclusive high-quality materials. This unique partnership will seduce even the most passionate devotees of Italian luxury. The GranTurismo's grille provides the inspiration for the exquisite luggage set, and the emotive slogan 'Salvatore Ferragamo for Maserati' is embossed on each individual part of the set.
To celebrate the arrival in the UK of the first Maserati GranTurismos and this partnership, Ferragamo's London flagship store at 24 Old Bond Street is currently displaying the complete luggage set in their window until Monday 24th December 2007.
The luggage set is available in two leather finishes: 'Firenze', hand-boarded calfskin which has a clean, smooth appearance, and is available in dark brown or Maserati blue; alternatively 'Modena' a sportier finish in a natural, scratch-resistant calfskin leather in black or aubergine with refined contrasting stitching. The five piece set comprises a suitcase, a weekend bag, a beauty case, a garment holder and a dual function shoe case with a removable compartment divider. These five items all fit perfectly into the GranTurismo's boot.
The luggage set is available to purchase directly at Ferragamo's London Store at 24 Old Bond Street, or through Maserati's nationwide dealer network, details of which can be found by visiting www.maserati.com. The 'Modena' finished set retails at £3,870, and the 'Firenze' finished set retails at £4,180. Alternatively the items are available to purchase individually directly from Ferragamo's London Store priced: suitcase £1,555, weekend bag £889, beauty case £489, garment holder £909, and shoe case £985.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Andrew 6:33PM (12/15/2007)
In before the comments about how snobby Maserati owners can now look more snobby.
Seriously though, the car and luggage are both beautiful.
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Stuka 7:14PM (12/15/2007)
Great looking car. But I can't help but think 'Aston' when I see it.
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SomeDork 8:00PM (12/15/2007)
I always think of Aston Martin when I see the recent Maserati's. Aside from the trademark grilles, they both have very similar shapes.
Dan 8:16PM (12/15/2007)
the most interesting element of the design is the multi-angle roofline. it is somewhat similar to the GT-R, and i've never before seen cars like that
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garlinski 9:27PM (12/15/2007)
There are 3 Maseratti Quattroports here in West Hartford, CT that I know of. Each time I see one I get giddy like a school girl. I can't wait to see one of these next year. I'll fill the camera phone with pics.
As for the looks, I see the current Mercedes SL. Strange. But a stunner!!
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Alex Nunez 9:38PM (12/15/2007)
Garlinski, I don't think you'll need to wait that long. Miller Motorcars in Greenwich has one already.
garlinski 11:44PM (12/16/2007)
Only an hour and a half drive on a good day. May have to pack up hte son and take a roadtrip to Greenwich!
vdk 10:52PM (12/15/2007)
And how UBER-SUPER-AWESOME looking does this look... when compared to the w/e-you-wanna-call-it above... jeeze
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vdk 10:53PM (12/15/2007)
oopsie... *is it*
digitalzombie 2:15AM (12/16/2007)
LOL. The analog clock reminds me of Infiniti. Very nice looking, refined, and screaming of luxury but I think if I had a choice I'd pick TVR Sagaris over this.
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DIRETTORE 6:13PM (12/16/2007)
? Bags? Is this really news? Press Release for this? r u serious?
I love Maseratis. Quattroporte is fantastic. However for that category vehicle, its not really so comfortable. Once you've sat in a Lexus, its difficult to sit in anything else at any price.
And the coupe looks like they squished the 4 door into a 2 door. Like it was stuck in the microwave & set to Defrost for 10 minutes. This car should have the killer looks & raw sex appeal of the Alfa 8C Comp!
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dpb! 6:58PM (12/16/2007)
This is a GREAT car. Almost makes me want to go buy lotto tickets!
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SteveInRoppongi 7:44PM (12/16/2007)
At last~! The retarted headlights have been replaced~... amazing design, amazing car. buona notte.
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Spectacular Bid 8:36PM (12/16/2007)
I guess I'm not alone judging by the other comments - my first reaction when looking at the pics was 'this is what an Aston Martin would look like if made in Italy.'
It is rather attractive. but clearly takes some cues from what has worked so well for AM and their sales. No designer team works in a bubble so everything in the marketplace has some degree of influence.
The very pronounced grills and larger than life marque logos tend to be the thing to do, but seem a bit silly. The prancing horse badges, for example, under Enzo were always small and understated. Neptune trident logos for old Maserati were too.
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