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I understand that the optimal for the rear suspension is double wish bones. A110 has that all around but 4C doesn't due to subframe/carbon tub design limitation. I remember the 4c drive was nervous, kept you on your toes and focused and the lack of assisted steering required both hands on...

I think an interesting comparison for the A110 is the 4C, both being lightweight specials designed from a white piece of paper and from what it looks will not be replaced once discontinued. Ive run previously a 4C for a couple of years and now the A110 for a couple of months. Alpine is miles...

Saturday morning paid tax after 2 months sorn, put some fresh fuel and drove to Poole to leave w Emblem for service.

I also went from a 456GT to a QPV. Both Montezemolo years, both pininfarina designs aiming to be beautiful. They are old cars and need attention. Engines are strong, but as with Italian made cars, some peripheral parts struggle. I would say on balance the QPV been built in higher numbers is...

So which one was the original four door super car - The mk1 rapide or QP ?

Beautiful car, congratulations on buying and saving a lovely looking QPV. Out of curiosity, could you import from outside China or there are restrictions? I've read somewhere that it's impossible to import and register second hand cars there.

Could it look a bit worst than it is because its freezing cold lately?

Congratulations for your new purchase. If I recall correctly, previously you run a QP GTS followed by a Gransport? I would be interested to hear how the DS compares with those.

Indeed, my presumption is that when someone gets bored of their maserati, instead of giving it away for a song, makes more sense to me keeping somewhere safe/dry until ultimately missing it and getting back on the road. I sold previously cars which I later regretted but never at prices as low...

2nd hand QPs prices are on vicious circle. The more prices dip to achieve a sale the more prospective buyers are scared away, having been told for years that there isn't a good thing about a cheap maserati. It's particularly acute in UK. It's really better to sorn and lock away and don't...

Pls count me in 1. Dem 2. Conaero (Matt) 3. Zep 4. Simon M 5. Motorsport3 (George)

I suppose two factors play here. As much as strong the asking appears, if the car is mint it may be a case of try to find a better one. The GTA has more of a blue collar hero status than the Maserati. A bit like a fast ford, no? So not directly comparable. Certainly cheaper to service/maintain...

To my eyes, it's a product for the uber rich that can't think anything else to use other than an F car and will be a useful stepping stone to get a special series. What it isn't, a conventionally beautiful Ferrari for the enthusiast to take out in special occasions. It also has 4 doors and we...

Good read thanks for sharing! And here is the main problem in my view: It’ll probably only cost you a thousand or so more than one that’s had a much harder life, and it’ll be worth every penny. There is certainly some truth to it, but even more so its a market perception. Basically you need...

I read this thread with interest. I have made some small changes to the aesthetics of my early QPV, with the coilovers (from MS) now sitting a bit lower like a GTS along with 20in wheels, and larger paddles behind the steering wheel. So this grill could complement them well. But I like subtle...

The luggage space is small, no doubt about that. It has one on the front and a bit bigger at the back but would take some thinking to pack say for holidays away. But other than that it can certainly be driven as a daily. It's really easy to live with compared to say an Alfa 4C or an Elise. I...

I went for a well specd "pure". It has the upgrade stereo, parking sensors around, telemetrics and loved the colour. It was a dealer demonstrator for 2024, registered exactly a year ago and and as you say probably one of the last with the smaller wheels. Regarding value, because it was a...

Would that qualify a little French car? Picked up today, drove from Alpine Canterbury back to London, freezing temp but clear blue sky. Very Alpine like! Couldn't scratch the surface of the chassis. Drove it home like a saint gave a good wash and put to bed.

As much as i love the Strad, for me its too big and heavy to think of it as a two-seater sportscar. For me at near two tone the platform is better for grand touring. And Trofeo has the last ferrari production v8. Horses for courses....