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Maserati Bellagio Fastback
Written by Michael Fordham
It's no secret we're into shooting brakes – or estates, station wagons – whatever you want to call them. We like the gentlemanly fusion of style and utility that these cars represent. And in terms of practical steeze – it's hard to beat the Maserati Bellagio Fastback.
Just four of these gorgeous creatures were produced by Touring, the famous Milano coachhouse – and this particular example was apparently created especially for Italian financier and ex-Ducati President Dr Carlo Bonomi.
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The rump car was that Quatropporte – with an 395 hp, 4,244 cc DOHC V-8 engine, six-speed automatic gearbox, four-wheel independent suspension with coil springs, double wishbones and anti-roll bars, and four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes. Apparently the bodywork was typically painstaking and the beautiful interior win tilting rear seats with a longitudinal adjustment, a fridge to keep the champagne chilled, and two seven-inch headrest monitors.
There's also a dog barrier in the back, as well as a concealed rear gun compartment that can hold two pairs of the finest shotguns. RM auctons recently sold the car for Euro117K. Bargain, we reckon.
Phat enough, with elegance…
classy detail, natch…
A commanding presence
Hand wrought hide
In racing green, pretty perfect…
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