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With the launch of 3500 GT in 1957, Maserati switch from making racing and bespoke street cars to a volume manufacturer. It was essential now for the Alfieri family to ensure the company survival. Some old customers desired a new different high performance model. The loudest was the Shah of Persia who commissioned the head chief Giulio Alfieri to create the new model, using the 3500 chassis and a modified engine from the 450S model. 22 bodies from a total of 32 were commissioned to Carrozzeria Allemano, founded in 1928, to be equipped. This will be the main body partner for Maserati beginning with 1960. The Allemano's 5000 GT will be designed by Giovanni Michelotti. This fantastic looking car, will find its reinterpretation in 1:18 scale thanks to Neo Models. Replicating in resin, mainly exclusive model cars, the Maserati 5000 GT will be the prove of a well made choice.
Today, here is in front of me, the fresh scaled model replicating the 1960's version, that waits in its sobriety to be reviewed and to become a part of the model's Biography.
With the launch of 3500 GT in 1957, Maserati switch from making racing and bespoke street cars to a volume manufacturer. It was essential now for the Alfieri family to ensure the company survival. Some old customers desired a new different high performance model. The loudest was the Shah of Persia who commissioned the head chief Giulio Alfieri to create the new model, using the 3500 chassis and a modified engine from the 450S model. 22 bodies from a total of 32 were commissioned to Carrozzeria Allemano, founded in 1928, to be equipped. This will be the main body partner for Maserati beginning with 1960. The Allemano's 5000 GT will be designed by Giovanni Michelotti. This fantastic looking car, will find its reinterpretation in 1:18 scale thanks to Neo Models. Replicating in resin, mainly exclusive model cars, the Maserati 5000 GT will be the prove of a well made choice.
Today, here is in front of me, the fresh scaled model replicating the 1960's version, that waits in its sobriety to be reviewed and to become a part of the model's Biography.
Once released from its styrofoam shell, the model shows its beautiful curves. Is a very elegant and fine replica, heavy and solid crafted. From the first sight the model inspires quality. The dark blue shade is covering uniform every angle of the amazing body. The shade was an excellent choice according to the real car's age and keeps a non metallic reflection, but enough glow just to give the impression of something precious. And to complete all this glamorous look, the chrome was applied perfectly everywhere. We have a big photo-etched grill in the front, including the famous trident logo , maybe the first thing to catch your eyes when you have the first contact with the model. The grill fits very nice the chassis. Headlights are exemplary, the plastic is textured to replicate the real glass and are surrounded by a thin chromed frame. Same for the signals, the side ones being correctly colored. The chrome is spread uniform on the massive bumper, that also includes a real number plate. A great detail who brings a lot of realism to our model, to be honest
Are looking awesome, too, the ornaments behind the air vents, chromed and beautifully moulded. The air vents are deep enough to make you think that are cut through and the side ones are including a thin photo-etched part to replicate the original ornament. In the same way were made the wipers-very delicate and detailed- the window's frame and all decals around. Th front one, embodying the Maserati's logo is wonderful detailed for its size. In the backside, we will find a lot of details, too: beautiful stubless lights, detailed by their thin chromed frame, the trunk ornaments and locking and not for the last, the real number plate. The manufacturer didn't missed any detail: from the intriguing inscription on the trunk, the beautifully chromed and drilled exhaust pipes to the separate metallic part, representing the sill's ornament and the chromed rivets, 2 for every side. I'm really impressed by the precision in capturing and respecting the body lines and by the exterior detailing. Must say that the model keeps strictly the proportion and has a correct stance.
And speaking about details let's concentrate to the wheels level, where the spokes were made by metallic photo-etched parts and look just wow! Together with the beautiful designed lug-nut, the rims were chrome covered. The brake system is visible, just because it was chromed, too, not well detailed. A bad touch unfortunately. The air vents are missing for all the 4 wheels. We have massive sport tires, keeping a right profile but no marks for their walls.
As you already know, the model is sealed, but it makes you try to operate something.At least, it did with me. Is a pity when you try to observe the interior, because are many beautiful things to see there. For the first, the interior's color is an excellent option and fits perfectly the body's shade. Is very well detailed: from the great finished seats, including textile made seat belts and metallic photo-etched buckles, to the dash board. And here is where the manufacturer put a lot of his attention. We have legible and individually detailed instruments, surrounded by chromed rings, metallic panels to replicate the aluminium, chromed and individually replicated switches. And to put the cherry on top, the steering wheel is one of the best: metallic spokes, wood trim looks alike and the generous car's logo applied in the middle. All of this, respecting the original details and scaled perfectly. Not to forget that the entire floor is carpeted. Observing the job done here is a real pleasure. Underneath, the model doesn't reveal great details like suspension or brake system, but the manufacturer tried to give some realism by moulding some of transmission and engine details. Only the entire exhaust system is a separate piece.
In the end, taking a look to the model again, I can't no appreciate the producer's effort. They really tried to create a good model and this is proved by the crafting quality, finishing and detail's level. And the result is great, just because they have managed to create a model with personality that will look awesome in every dedicated or mixed collection.
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