Classic pearls of the future - Maserati 3200 GT
12/16/2013
When the new Maserati 3200 GT was launched in August 1988, a new design era dawned at the Modenese manufacturer. It was not Marcello Gandini, who had designed its predecessor, the Shamal, but the Italdesign company under Giorgetto Giugiaro. The result was a neat and surprisingly spacious coupé in which even the rear seats could be used by adults.
The most important external distinguishing feature, however, were the rear lights in the shape of a boomerang. However, these were also a problem, as they prevented registration in the United States.
From 1998 to 2001, the 3200 was delivered with the 3.2-liter V8 biturbo engine known from the Quattroporte and Shamal and 370 hp, and there was even an automatic version (3200 GTA).
With 4795 units sold, the 3200 GT was a veritable sales success, but in 2001 it had to make way for the Maserati 4200 Coupé, which had "normal" tail lights and an enlarged engine. For the nostalgic, companies offered conversion to boomerang tail lights for a lot of money.
What makes the Maserati the classic pearl of the future? It was the start of a new product line, benefited in terms of manufacturing quality from the new partner Ferrari and looked refreshingly different, above all because of the boomerang tail lights. If you buy one now, it is comparatively cheap. However, it will probably be a few years before the value increases sustainably and yes, the 3200 GT already contains a high level of electronics, which even includes the accelerator pedal.
