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Text and Photos by Francis G. Mandarano or courtesy of the MIE Collection.

After the success of the Kyalami transformation, De Tomaso again asked Giorgetto Giugiaro of Ital Design to design a new Maserati saloon. A working prototype first shown at the 1976 Torino show was quickly recognized for its classical, elegant, Italian styling. It also became known as the car with "the interior" that was far better than anything else on the market. Some even called it the "greatest interior in the world," a title which it holds to this day. With an abundance of real briarwood and no less than eight cowhides transformed into the finest Florentine leather you will find, the Quattroporte interior is a palatial palace ready to engulf you in luxury and serenity. It is the first Maserati to be fully tooled, that is to say, it is not a hand-built car. In fact, it was produced at the Innocenti plant in Milan, a 40-acre manufacturing facility that De Tomaso had acquired earlier to produce mini cars.

At 4750 pounds, it's not a lightweight, but don't be fooled. It has plenty of get up and go. The 4.9-liter, four-cam aluminum V8, now producing about 290 horsepower, has plenty of what it takes to move the Quattroporte along at autostrada speeds in comfort and style. Under the good, the 4.9-liter V8 that we first saw in the Quattroporte I introduced in 1963, has evolved into its final form. Upgrades include a new water pump, a vacuum pump driven off the intake cam, electronic ignition and all the emission equipment necessary for certification into the US market. The Quattroporte is a car that you can drive and use on an everyday basis. Collectible? In the long term - yes, short term - no. But, it probably won't depreciate much if properly maintained. At some point in the future, it could become a sought-after classic. Does it matter if the car is early or late? Not really. Get the Quattroporte that is in the best condition. Remember, less than 3,000 of these were produced for worldwide consumption.