Modern Classic: Extremely Rare Aggressive Maserati

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1 of 4 Maserati Shamals in the US. Only 369 made. Excellent, like new condition throughout. Only 30k miles since new. Second owner, still wears original French plates. Aggressively styled by the famed Marcello Gandini. Fast, loud, luxurious. A true unicorn and the first ever imported to the U.S. Named after a desert wind that blows through Iraq, the Shamal pivoted away from the mass-produced, Biturbo cars that Maserati produced in 1980s towards higher-end, exclusive sports cars. As the first new V8-powered Maserati in 15 years, it was both a radical evolution of the Biturbo and a revival of the archetypal V8-powered GT car which made Maserati famous in the 1960s and 70s. Toward that end, Maserati began production of the Shamal in 1990 as a 1991 model year car. While it might look passingly similar to other Biturbo models, the Shamal was a thoroughly different beast. It used its own chassis and body panels--with the exception of the doors--as well as its own engine, running gear and drivetrain. Indeed, the Maserati Shamal was very advanced for its time, boasting several components and technologies uncommon among contemporary production automobiles, like its engine, Ranger differential, electronically-adjustible active suspension, transmission, and various design elements. The Shamal was penned by Marcello Gandini, the famed Bertone designer. He incorporated several functional elements into the design which both enhance the vehicle’s performance and give it a unique profile. While the Shamal was arguably the finest Maserati of the Biturbo era, it also heralded the beginning of a new era that returned Maserati to both its racing and GT roots. HOW TO BOOK: The hourly rate pays for the car only. Delivery to your location (within a 15-mile radius of DTLA) and a driver to stay on-site to help operate it are extra add-ons which must be added on for this car. The delivery fee acts as a base fee and covers the cost of gas, drive time, and time/materials required to prep the car. When booking, ensure you select enough time to meet the minimum booking time. This is the time the vehicle is required to be at your location. You do not need to keep the car for the minimum booking time. After booking, send me a message with approx. shoot location, any special requests, and exact time desired on-set. Message me BEFORE BOOKING if: 1. You require delivery MORE than 15-miles from Hawthorne; an add’l fee MAY be required. I am also open to long-distance sites; the car can be trailered. 2. You have a full-day (6+ hours) or multi-day requirements, I will send you a custom rate with discounts off the advertised rate