Motors

Motors In order to truly appreciate this magnificent piece of Italian engineering, we’ve got to start right at the beginning.

Maserati began life in 1914 as a racing car manufacturer and in response to client requests, produced their very first road car in 1947 - the Pinin Farina styled A6 GranTurismo. Only 58 were made. Following worldwide acclaim for their advanced technical content and avant-garde styling, in 1957 Maserati presented its first standard GranTurismo, the 3500GT.

Now, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the A6 and the 50th anniversary of the 3500GT, they’ve unveiled a new coupé - the Maserati GranTurismo S and they let us borrow one for the weekend.

Priced at just £78,000 the muscular Maserati GranTurismo is suitable for everyday use, with excellent handling, a very sporty feel and a thrilling drive. But the Maserati GranTurismo S is also a car which pays attention to comfort, materials and detail, with a capacity of up to four people.

We invited a selection of top independents to tell us, in alphabetical order, about their school and what makes it special.

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