Road to success

The four Maserati brothers were great racing enthusiasts. They presented their model in 1947 in Geneva and only 59 examples were produced. This model is the predecessor of the A6GCS/53 Pininfarina Berlinetta, of which four were built and of which only two exist today. A masterpiece of Pininfarina design.

Between 1950 and 1957, Maserati competed in 56 F1 races and won two drivers’ titles, 1954 and 1957, both won by Juan Manuel Fangio.

Mario Maserati, who knew nothing about engines, designed the legendary logo. He chose to use one of Bologna’s most emblematic symbols: the trident from the statue of Neptune in Piazza Maggiore, a symbol of strength and vigour. He also incorporated the red and blue of the banner of the city of Bologna.

In the 1950s, Maserati began to produce a small series of large touring cars and two-seaters that captured the mood of the public, who had developed a taste and fascination for speed.

This car was the star of the temporary exhibition Black Dress, where it was surrounded by pieces by legendary designers.