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by Steve Cook
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M
ost will recognize the logo, the three-pronged spear,
the silver trident. Wielded by Neptune, the Roman god of the sea.
Some believe Neptune’s name to be derived from the Latin term
the Indy 500 had been an American-dominated event. This time the driver
nuptiae, the marriage of heaven and earth. Maserati owners know something
nated the day, winning the race comfortably at a 115 miles-per-hour pace.
about this union.
To fully appreciate the Maserati automobile, there must be an understanding of its rich racing heritage. Founded by three Italian brothers in 1914, and
rooted in a passion for mechanical precision and speed, the Maserati name
first became well-known in the racing world. Alfieri Maserati provided the
racing prowess, piloting the Tipo Speciale, a specially designed racer from
Italian car maker Isotta Fraschini, for whom Alfieri and brother Bindo were
associated with as testers and designers. In the early 1920s, Alfieri piloted the
4-cylinder, 6.3-liter engine Tipo Speciale to many victories. And as racing
wins piled up, sales increased.
was Wilbur Shaw, himself convinced that a European-made car could reign
supreme at the 500-mile race. Shaw was correct. His Maserati 8CTF domiShaw returned to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1940 and won again,
driving the Maserati 8CTF. Today the Wilbur Shaw car is on display in the
Indianapolis Speedway Museum.
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The first car designed by the Maserati brothers was the Tipo 26, named
for the year it was created (1926). The Tipo 26 was built with an 8-cylinder,
1.5-liter supercharged engine, and featured a (now famous) silver trident on
And though ownership of the Maserati name has changed hands sev-
its grille. Its first public appearance was a good one, winning first place in its
eral times over the past century, some things have never changed. Skilled
class at the Targa Florio race on April 25, 1926. Alfieri was behind the wheel.
craftsmanship, breathtaking design, awesome sound, and attention to detail
A notable victory came in 1939 at the Indianapolis 500. For many years,
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“I’ve raced and won in cars of all makes, but I always had a special
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Maserati is renowned for its powerful performance, beautiful design, and
prestigious style. The discerning driver can also acquire one at an affordable
price, considering the performance and quality of the Maserati automobile.
The Indianapolis Speedway Museum is 200 miles away. A trip to Bologna,
Italy (hometown to the Maserati brothers) would require a trans-oceanic
flight. Fortunately, Barrington drivers can observe and test-drive these works
of art by visiting the aesthetic Zeigler Maserati showroom in Schaumburg, Ill.
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“The Maserati is an enthusiast’s car,” explains John Douglass, general sales
manager at Zeigler Maserati. “It’s not a car for everybody, but any mid-size
luxury sedan driver is our customer. We welcome any one to take a test drive.”
Everything on the Maserati is Italian-made, and therefore of Italian quality, from the luxuriously curvaceous body line to the leather interior. And
upkeep is a dream, needing service once every 12,500 miles, or once a year
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Current models available to test drive at the Zeigler Maserati showroom are the Ghibli, the Quattroporte, and the GranTurismo. While these
models range in size and build, each one is a unique marvel of engineering
and performance.
Douglass’ first car was a 1976 yellow Camaro, but now he prefers the
Maserati GranTurismo, the first Maserati road car made for serial production. Douglass loves the luxury look of the GranTurismo. “When I get to
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