Some photos of our new Maserati Gransport MC Victory

[mondie]

After months of pestering the many knowledgeable people on the Porsche forum about the 911 TT, we ended up buying a Maserati last week I have been deliberating for months on the 911TT vs. Gransport and actually got close on a car when this stunning MC Victory come up for sale. It was an easy decision, it made the standard Gransport that little more special and we had to have it.

So here she is, bought in London and driven north to Aberdeen last week. A fun drive but the seats were hell on a long motorway trip. They are brilliant for short runs which is when they are in their element. Love the car - the sound, the style, the interior and especially how she drives.

[mondie]

michael243 said:

WOW I spotted this in July


Maserati Gransport MC Victory by michaelbham243, on Flickr

It looks quite good now, well done on the purchase

Hi Michael,

I found your photos when I was scouring the net for any info I can find at all on the MCV, lets say I was surprised when I found the,. The previous owner lived in central London and I am guessing he parked it in the street where you got the pics. It sure looks different when dirty!

Thanks for all the comments, glad you have enjoyed the pics. She certainly is a great car to drive and a thrill every time we take her out.

Cheers
Simon

[mondie]

No of course not, it helped push me over the edge when deciding to buy it

[mondie]

Michael,

Yes 60/180 is correct.

Some basic I am aware of:
Leather and Alcantara interior trim
Racing seats with carbon fibre structure
Faster steering rack
Front and rear spoilers in carbon fibre blue
External grills in black
Carbon fibre paddles
Centre console and tranmission tunnel in blue carbon fibre
Wing mouted Tricolore badge
Three spoke steering wheel and centre console trimmed in blue carbon fibre

The seats really are magnificent things. The blue weave carbon fibre used throughout the interior adds a nice touch of uniqueness too. Oddly the MCV uses a clutch with a different part number to a standard GS so there are differences in the gearbox but Maserati has not promoted these. Other comments I have read suggest the suspension is lower, I dont know about that but it sure handles very tightly. I suspect the differences on these cars are still being discovered as they get older and fall into the hands of enthusiasts but only 11 remain in the UK.

Cheers
mondie

[mondie]

Allandwf said:

Wow, that is stunning. Also possibly explains the text I had from a friend who thought they saw me the other week, I have a black Assetto Corsa.


Hope to see you out and about sometime.

Hi Allan, are you another Aberdeenshire local? Your car looks lovely, you never see GS around here, no shortage of other exotics though!

[mondie]

Perhaps he saw me around Stirling where I stopped for a few hours before heading north on the motorway.

I believe 15 originally come to the UK

[mondie]

Thanks Lambo for your comments

The GS is the second car we have bought from London in 4 months, I am believer in buying the best car no matter where it is rather than whats close by. A buyer from London is very dedicated, well done on the sale. Your car looked lovely and I liked the colour, very classy

Cheers
mondie

[mondie]

HI Pete,

I found a few old posts of yours from when you owned your MCV. Lovely cars, how do you find the R8 in comparison? A much more refined car I would imagine with none of the little Maserati quirks. There sure is a sense of occasion everytime you drive it, the feel and sound make every trip special.

Cheers
Simon

[mondie]

MP4-12C, now were talking

Agree I wouldn't want to drive the MCV as a daily, as a second car doing 50-100 miles a week its brilliant. I am surprised at just how raw the car is which adds to the fun and enjoyment but not if I was doing 300 miles per week, it would be too much.