Coachbuilding house Niels van Roij Design continues progress on its open-top Testarossa commission, giving an even closer look at what the finished product will be. An update was posted to their Facebook Page HERE.
We’ve covered this open-top Testarossa before HERE, and even more recently were reminded that a similar conversion was offered by Ernst Berg Systems (EBS) back in 1985. How this “targa” style conversion differs remains to be seen.
Earlier drawings revealed by the firm appeared to show more of a hinged “Superamerica” style roof. These more recent images seem to show a split roof – not a T-top, but similarly cut.
Whatever the case, the project is nearing completion, and based on other work we’ve seen by Niels van Roij Design, we’re eager to see the final product.
Maturo and their business remastering the Lancia Delta Integrale continues to bear fruit, now for the third time with this car built consistent with the firm’s Stradale specification.
The latest build benefits from more than 2,000 hours of workmanship by the talented staff at Maturo. This particular car is fitted with the WRC Group A Abarth package including rally brakes, uprights, driveshafts and more.
Weight is further reduced with this car now benefitting from a fully carbon fiber body. Other upgrades include adjustable suspension, upgraded audio system and of course a tailored interior and exterior.
Totem Automobili has chosen the Vezzena Pass to unveil its latest chassis, part of the “Totem Individual Program”
[source: Totem Automobili]
Treviso, March 28, 2025 – “Jarama” is the latest creation from Totem Automobili, a car that embodies the timeless charm of racing and the elegance of Italian craftsmanship. Part of a strictly limited run of only 40 units, this one-off is born within the “Totem Individual Program”, a customization journey that allows clients to work side by side with the Totem team to create a truly unique car.
The name “Jarama” is a tribute to the historic victory achieved in 1972 by Autodelta with the GTA Junior 1300 in the 4 Hours of the circuit of Jarama, the final race of that year’s European Touring Car Championship. It honors an era when motorsport was driven by talent, courage, and innovation—values that Totem continues to uphold in its creations.
“Jarama” features design elements developed exclusively for this model. The side badges, sculpted from CNC-machined aluminum and hand-painted, were designed specifically for this chassis, echoing the plaques of classic race cars. The carbon fiber bodywork is finished in “Blu Cervino,” a custom triple-layer mica paint applied entirely by hand to enhance every curve and line with extraordinary chromatic depth.
Inside, tradition meets contemporary luxury. The ConnollyTM Cognac leather, specially selected for this version, wraps the seats, headliner, and side panels, creating a warm and inviting cabin. The dashboard houses two vintage Tag Heuer chronographs on the passenger side, evoking the golden-era of racing when even timekeeping was a manual, analog operation. Every control, from the light switch stalk to the push buttons, has been redesigned and developed exclusively for “Jarama,” crafted from noble materials like aluminum and carbon fiber, emphasizing the blend of aesthetics and functionality.
Technically speaking, “Jarama” is the result of meticulous engineering, with solutions designed specifically for this model. The electronically controlled suspension, custom-developed in collaboration with ORAM from Como, allows the car’s behavior to adapt to any situation, ensuring the perfect balance between comfort and sportiness. The gearbox has been completely re- engineered: its CNC-machined aluminum linkages are a distinctive feature of this car, visible through the central tunnel. The tunnel itself is lined with the same fabric used throughout the interior, offering a glimpse of the mechanical beauty beneath.
The carbon fiber, a signature element of Totem’s creations, has been crafted with a unique rhomboidal weave and finished in matte to highlight the plenum and various interior and exterior details, while the matte Nickel trim adds a touch of understated elegance across the vehicle.
A special mention goes to the “Pied de poule” fabric found in the interior. Each batch of fabric is produced in Florence specifically according to each car’s configuration, ensuring a perfect match with the many chromatic elements that define both the exterior and interior.
“Jarama” is much more than a car—it is a modern interpretation of Italy’s great automotive tradition. It merges the allure of vintage racing with the precision of contemporary technology, handcrafted with an attention to detail that makes each unit unique. With this GT Super, Totem Automobili continues to shape its vision of the future, where technical excellence meets a passion for design and history.
Porsche Centre North Toronto made waves this week when they shard photos of a recent 911 S/T arrival in their showroom. Specced by Marty @OneMan1138, this S/T is laden with Sonderwunsch special wishes touches in a way that’s highly attention-grabbing and likely also polarizing.
The basic specs provided by Porsche Centre North Toronto are these. The car includes 44 bespoke options, including most obviously the color scheme in Ultra Violet, Ruby Star Classic and Racing Yellow. As you can see from inside shots, the interior follows along on the colors and the theme.
First up, Porsche Ultra Violet (ultraviolett; non-metallic UNI; M4A / G7; Porsche) is a 911 GT3 RS color from the 991 era. Ruby Star Classic a.k.a. Rubystone Red (sternrubin; non-metallic UNI; 82N; Porsche) is effectively a hot pink that was a 964-era Carrera Cup color that has remained a cult classic since its inception. The two together are an interesting pair in their own right, though throw in Racing Yellow (renngelb; non-metallic UNI; 1S1 / P3; Porsche) and the net effect goes so much further.
The car, known as “ONEMAN”, isn’t for sale. We’re classifying it in our Market Find – Acquired Taste section in addition to color check because it is such an opinion-generating build. Congratulations to Marty on the new S/T. We hope it’s everything you expected, and it is truly unforgettable.
Bentley enthusiast Mark King receives his Bentayga Apex Edition by Mulliner, in full Le Mans Collection trim and livery
This option only offered to owners of limited edition Le Mans Collection Continental GT or GT Convertible
Both vehicles feature exterior in Verdant green with Le Mans style racing stripe in Moonbeam
Interior features include Beluga hide and Dinamica fabric seat faces with contrast seat stitching in Hotspur
Apex Edition Bentayga based on 550 PS 4.0-litre S V8 with Bentley Dynamic Ride and rear-wheel steering
Special Apex Edition features include 22” carbon wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes and carbon body kit
Le Mans Collection Continental GT created to mark 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans
[source: Bentley]
Crewe, England – A long-term Bentley enthusiast and collector, Mark King, has taken delivery of a very special Bentayga – the latest addition to an extensive Bentley stable. His Apex Edition Bentayga is one of just 20 handcrafted examples by Mulliner worldwide, finished in the same livery and trim as his 2023 Le Mans Collection Continental GT – itself created to mark 20 years since Bentley’s return to victory at Le Mans in 2003 after a 73-year absence from the top step of the podium.
While the Apex Edition Bentayga was also offered in six curated colour and trim themes, the Verdant green and Moonbeam livery of Mr King’s Apex Edition Bentayga was only offered to existing Le Mans Collection owners.
A thoroughbred stable
Mr King, who is based in Northern Ireland, follows a family tradition as a passionate and knowledgeable collector of high-performance vehicles. His new Apex Edition Bentayga joins a garage that holds a Bentayga Speed, a rare Continental GT3-R and a Continental Flying Spur, all of which he uses regularly. A Bentley owner since 2010 and regular attendee at Bentley’s exclusive owner events, he leapt at the opportunity to commission a Le Mans Collection Continental GT in 2023 and needed no encouragement to add the Apex Edition Bentayga in full Le Mans livery when it was announced. His existing Bentayga Speed has covered over 100,000 miles in his ownership and is often pressed into action to trailer other vehicles from his extensive collection.
The Apex Edition Bentayga
The Apex Edition Bentayga is based on the Bentayga S, the sporting flagship of Bentley’s SUV line-up. Its 4.0-litre, twin-scroll turbocharged V8 petrol engine develops 542 bhp (550 PS) and 568 lb.ft. (770 Nm) of torque, giving a 0-60 mph time of 4.4 seconds (0-100 km/h in 4.5 secs) and a top speed of 180 mph (290 km/h). Bentley Dynamic Ride active anti-roll control and rear-wheel steering deliver agile handling with minimal roll, while the V8’s exhilarating snarl is enhanced by a free-flowing sports exhaust.
The Apex Edition takes the performance focus to the next level, with ultra-strong 22” Mulliner carbon wheels that save 44 kg in unsprung mass for enhanced steering agility, and carbon-ceramic brakes for immensely powerful, fade-free braking. As the most performance focused and dynamic Bentayga ever, Mr King’s Apex Edition amply merits its Le Mans-inspired livery.
The Le Mans Collection Continental GT
Created in 2023 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bentley’s sixth victory at Le Mans, the Le Mans Collection Continental GT’s Verdant green and Blackline specification nods to the black and green livery of the winning #7 Speed 8. The Beluga black matrix grille features a painted #7 in Arctica white, while other distinctive features include black 22-inch ten-spoke wheels, powerful carbon ceramic brakes and red brake callipers.
All Le Mans Collection vehicles feature a six-wreath emblem inlaid into a high gloss carbon fibre fascia, marking each of the six outright victories recorded by Bentley at Le Mans between 1924 and 2003. The highlight of the interior is the three-way Bentley Rotating Display, which revolves to reveal a central vitrine that holds a section of engine valve from the winning 2003 Speed 8.
The innovative space for customising the House of the Trident’s carshas been christened by the exclusive MC20 Cielo “Less is More…?”
[source: Maserati]
Modena, Italy – At the historic Maserati plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena, a space dedicated to the most refined customization of the House of the Trident’s cars has been created: in the new Officine Fuoriserie Maserati, there is no limit to customers’ wishes and the configuration process is enriched with an innovative painting line to produce the Maserati of their dreams.
A century has passed since the hand of his brother and artist Mario Maserati designed the famous emblem, drawing inspiration from the statue of the Roman god Neptune in Bologna’s Piazza Maggiore. The symbol then found its place on the grille of the Tipo 26, making its debut the following year at the Targa Florio and beginning the glorious history of the manufacturer’s cars, first on the track and then on the road. 2025 is the year of the Trident.
This is not just a logo, it is a symbol of heritage and innovation, of desires and luxury, of Maserati’s nature to always focus every decision-making process on the customer, to exalt their desires and make them possible. As such, the future of luxury is shaped, partly through customisations via the Fuoriserie Programme, with bold investments in bespoke design and technological innovation.
Santo Ficili, Maserati CEO: “Maserati is synonymous with Italian luxury around the world and celebrating this concept at the highest level means putting the customer’s desires first in everything we do, especially in the creation of exclusive cars through the Fuoriserie programme. The attention to detail and needs of those who decide to buy a Maserati is what distinguishes us: with the new Officine Fuoriserie Maserati, we offer an additional tailor-made experience, a new chapter in our brand’s history to celebrate our tradition of excellence in artisanship and innovation”.
“The home of the new Officine workshops is in the historic Modena plant”, Ficili went on. This area is the beating heart of an extraordinary brand, the longest-lived in all of Italy’s Motor Valley, with the ability to bring to the world a unique vision of performance and design: the opening represents a major investment in the Modena site and its people, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to the local community and at the same time, creating new opportunities for growth”.
Maserati Fuoriserie customisation programme Fuoriserie is the embodiment of Maserati’s bespoke artisanship. It is a process that stems from listening to the customer and provides the opportunity to customise every aspect of their car, from the body colours and in-car materials to the most minute detail of the finishes, with complete immersion in the configuration process.
Indeed, it offers access to a wider range of body colours, liveries, brake callipers, rims and interior combinations. Maserati Fuoriserie customers thus become the stylist of their car, using a personal designer.
There are two levels of customisation: the first is the catalogue where, to assist in orientation through thousands of possibilities for combinations, two collections have been identified (Fuoriserie Corse and Fuoriserie Futura); the second is the Bespoke world of “tailor-made” in which cars are created with content specifically requested by the customer or as unique one-of-one models.
The custom-built collections are dedicated to fans of timeless style and loyal enthusiasts for Maserati history. The Corse collection is inspired by the brand’s glorious heritage on the track, whereas Futura is designed for futurists who embrace change with enthusiasm and energy and are curious about the most avant-garde proposals.
Collezione Corse: for fans of timeless style and gentleman drivers. The inspiration in this case is drawn from the past, from Heritage racing. The main features are colour, as a material, inspired by the reinterpretation of historical shades. The liveries are inspired by iconic racing cars, reinterpreted with a contemporary flair and made entirely of paint, with no decals. Another sporty detail, but more sophisticated and subtle, are the dreamlines, chromatic signs that emphasise the volumes of the bodywork.
The exteriors are also embellished with dedicated brake callipers that add new colours to the range to match the liveries, as well as anodised colour treatments and more outstanding, prestigious finishes such as polish. The interiors are joined by new, more heritage-based leather colours, inspired by tanned vegan leather, and contemporary upholstery, reminiscent of traditional combed melange wool.
Collezione Futura: for futurists, fans of technology and new materials, people who welcome and encourage every change with enthusiasm and energy. This collection – based on the concept of material and chromatic experimentation, with the support of technological innovation – stands as a stylistic workshop where the Maserati brand experiments with the combination of new materials derived from the interior design, product design and sportswear industries. In addition to aesthetics, a great deal of attention is paid to the performance and sustainability of the materials. The chromatic experimentation of body colours also sees more extreme or industrial shades combined with textured or matte finishes with interference pigments. Even the two-tone of the bodywork in this collection becomes unexpected and extreme, creating new, more graphic breakdowns.
Finally, the pinnacle of tailoring is reached with the Bespoke cars, where the experience becomes unique and creativity knows no limits. It is the freedom to bring the customer’s vision to life in a completely unique way, forging an exclusive relationship between Maserati’s creative department and the cars’ owners, to configure an exclusive model
Bespoke is the facet of the Fuoriserie customisation programme whereby dreams come true, allowing a reflection of extraordinary individuality to emerge.
Officine Fuoriserie Maserati and new paintwork area The Fuoriserie programme is evolving and expanding, aiming at offering an even more unique experience. It has been given a dedicated space within the historic headquarters in Modena, at Maserati’s home for over 80 years. This is where the Officine Fuoriserie have opened: technology meets artisanship, while creativity and customisation know no limits thanks to the possibilities of painting all the models in the current range.
Officine Fuoriserie is a comprehensive tailor-made journey where the experience of buying a car is all-encompassing and seamless, from the initial configuration to the dedicated delivery to the factory.
It all begins in the showroom, in a renovated Fuoriserie lounge area dedicated to the Maserati customer, full of materials from the Catalogue or Bespoke, with an innovative configurator created for the bespoke world, where initial decisions can be made in constant dialogue between the Fuoriserie teams and the designers of the Maserati Centro Stile. We then move on to the pre-existing painting area, where the preparation for the manual paintwork and quality controls take place. Then we arrive in the new innovative paintwork area, for a very high-tech process. After the automated painting, it is divided into three stages: cleaning room; robotic painting and resting, firing at 80°C, double firing. The artisan customisation of the details is then finished.
In the new Officine, more than 20 workstations are ready every day to paint the models in the range, such as the Grecale, MC20, GT2 Stradale, GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The latest technologies cover a dedicated surface area of 4,000 m2, with an innovative paint shop that offers customers a wide choice of colours that are constantly evolving both chromatically and in terms of technology, as well as a broad palette of liveries inspired by the brand’s Racing and Heritage DNA.
At full capacity, the new project could eventually involve up to 110 highly specialised employees, 40 of whom have already been trained in ensuring the highest quality for all Maserati tailor-made cars.
The line is the perfect synthesis of the most advanced technologies and the most refined artisanship. The revamped paint shop can complete work on 24 cars per day, in up to eight units per shift, for a total of 24 potential colours on a daily basis.
MC20 Cielo Less is More…? For the opening of the Officine, Maserati presents Maserati MC20 Cielo “Less is More…?”,a new and exclusive One-Off, the epitome and icon of the Fuoriserie programme’s most extraordinary production, with the ability to give form to the customer’s every desire.
It is a special MC20 Cielo customised with design cues inspired by the Bauhaus art movement, full of fine details and complex workmanship, such as a dedicated livery and specially designed body colours.
The exterior of this unique model features geometries that run along the entire length of the car, from the front to the rear. Just as the Bauhaus movement praised simple and abstract shapes in honour of a clean and minimalist aesthetic, likewise the Blu Corse Matte bodywork is embellished with an exclusive livery featuring dots, lines, triangles and rectangles that form a stylised Trident on the bonnet.
The succession of colours – chosen using the classic tones seen in Bauhaus as a starting point and reinterpreting them with a Maserati flair – is almost musical. The geometric shapes range from Rosso Capannelle Gloss, the shade used on the House of the Trident’s first racing cars, to Giallo Avia Pervia Gloss, recalling the Modena emblem, and to Bianco Audace, the launch colour of Maserati MC20 in its matte finish, here proposed with a polished finish that uses meticulous manual processing. Further details come in Azzurro Himmelblau and in Nero, while the most attentive will also recognize the presence of orange, the same Arancio Devil created to remember Maria Teresa De Filippis – the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, having done so aboard a Maserati 250F – and Viola Salchi, taken from the customisation of a Ghibli SS Coupé.
To complete the exterior, the MC20 Cielo “Less is More…?” features 20″ Corsa Forgiati Opachi wheels with Blue Classic brake callipers and an original colour combination for each rim. In the front, the two wheel rims might combine a red profile with a yellow hubcap or a yellow profile with a blue hubcap, in which case the combinations at the rear become white and red or blue and white.
The artistic appeal in the use of different shades is carried over to each finish: artists such as Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee – who taught at the Bauhaus – explored the use of expressive and “contrasting” colour, in the same way as the details of this exclusive MC20 Cielo with specific badges and the Trident logo in Bianco Gloss.
MC20 Cielo “Less is More…?” is a unique model specially built for a customer as part of the Maserati Fuoriserie Bespoke programme.
Maserati S.p.A. Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognizable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally. Maserati line-up includes the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, and the GranCabrio, the new convertible of the Trident; all models characterized by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. The full-electric range also currently includes the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first 100% electric SUV, and the GranCabrio Folgore. Finally, the House of the Trident’s latest addition is the Maserati GT2 Stradale, the road-legal version of the GT2 that took Maserati back to the track in closed-wheel championships. The heart of the new super sports car is the V6 Nettuno engine, reaching 640 hp (471 kW) in the latter configuration. The GT2 Stradale is therefore the most powerful road-going Maserati with an internal combustion engine. The mission at Maserati is to write the future of mobility in the luxury segment, focusing on its customers’ requests. The Brand, in line with the Stellantis “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan, is now taking Italian luxury all over the world.
For those who thought with the launch of the recently introduced ABT RSQ8 Legacy Edition, one of the most popular Audi SUVs, couldn’t get even more exclusive, they have not considered the design specialists from ABT. They have crowned the SUV flagship with an ABT Individual interior package.
“From the RSQ8-S to the RSQ8-R and the RSQ8 Signature Edition, we have continuously developed the potential of this outstanding vehicle. With the ABT RSQ8-LE, we are completing our Legacy Edition series, which already includes the RS6-LE and RS7-LE. Our RSQ8 customers value the special, the extraordinary. This is the very reason why we pulled out all the stops when developing the customised interior for this vehicle,” explains Hans-Jürgen Abt.
The refinement options of the ABT Individual interior programme are almost endless: from high-quality leather and the finest Alcantara to exclusive Dinamica – the choice extends across countless colour nuances and material combinations- every element can be tailored individually.
“Our RSQ8 customers value the special, the extraordinary.”, says CEO of the ABT Group Hans-Jürgen Abt
In case of the RSQ8-LE, the driver is immersed in an elegantly progressive ambience in classic Racing Green, a colour that has its roots in motorsport and lends the vehicle a historical depth. This historical reference is interpreted in a modern way by the linear quilting pattern designed exclusively for the RSQ8-LE, which elegantly extends across numerous interior elements such as the seats, door panels and headlining through to the floor matsand trunk mat. This design is complemented by further details trimmed in leather or Alcantara, including the steering wheel with perforated 12 o’clock marking and contrasting colour underlay, as well as the steering wheel hub and steering wheel cap. The centre console, including gearshift bag, gear knob cap and armrest, is also finished in high-quality leather. A harmonious contrast is provided by the shift paddles, dashboard and seat frame trims finished in matt visible carbon fibre. On the exterior, accents such as the limited edition badge on the mudguard provide stylish highlights.
The technical attributes remain as impressive as before: 760 hp and 980 Nm of torque catapult the luxury SUV into a performance league of its own. The sophisticated ABT suspension with electronic roll stabilisationensures a remarkable balance of dynamics and comfort.
The ABT Individual ‘Signature Line’ interior package for the RSQ8-LE can be ordered at a price of €74,900.00 incl. 19% VAT, including assembly.
We’ve found a great example of BBC’s Top Gear doing what Top Gear does best, put together a comparison of cars most of us will never get a chance to buy and highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. If you’re a fan of the Remaster segment of companies building ultimate reimaginings of iconic vintage sportscars, you’ll most certainly want to check this one out.
The latest Lancia Delta Integrale remaster to roll out of Maturo is known as the Japan Commission. This striking example, an Evo 2 finished in Blu Lord, sets off the imagination of what can be had from the firm.
Sent to Maturo in a container without a specific plan, the owner simply wanted the car to be “done at Maturo”. After some discussions, the plan was for a Maturo Classic ultimo specification with virtually all of Maturo’s redevelopments and upgrades.
Upgrades included a modern and upgraded ECU paired with new engine internals that are all good for 275 hp. Also installed were suspension with adjustable ride height and Maturo’s own braking system.
Blu Lord, in case you’re curious, is a non-metallic dark blue. It pairs well with the upgraded specification of the car, particularly the handsome and fully reupholstered tan interior.
The Japan Commission was shared on Maturo’s Facebook Page HERE. Also check out more on the firm on their main website maturocars.com.
Maturo has been making a name for itself with its Lancia Delta Integrale remasters in road-going and rally car varieties and it’s already preparing for its next act. Sicking with the Italian rally legend theme, Maturo has added a section of its website to focus on the Ferrari 308 GTB Group 4.
To those who don’t know, Group 4 is a class of rallying that ran from 1973 to 1981, predating Group B. Whereas the Ferrari 288 GTO was developed for Group B, Maranello had homologated the 308 GTB for Group 4 rallying. Maturo aims to recapture some of that magic with its focus on the Group 4, building upon what is perhaps one of the most affordable Ferrari models available.
Judging by their website (HERE), it appears they’ll offer both a street “Stradale” and “Rally” versions. That’s basically the same approach they’ve taken with the Delta Integrale. However, while their Integrales look almost like stock Delta Integrale Evolution models, the 308 GTB Group 4 Stradale appears to make use of the wider arch flares and other design cues of the 308 GTB rally car. Of course, we’ll have to wait and see though because only silhouette teaser imagery is on the site for the road car version while there are ample photos of the Rally.
On the website, Maturo describes the car:
“The truly special Ferrari 308 GTB Group 4 Michelotto engineered rally car, redeveloped to be enjoyed for street-use and thus, disguised as a high-end daily driver. The Maturo 308 Stradale specification will be developed taking the Group 4 rally car as its base, adding countless technical (re)developments and using advanced materials. Resulting in a period-correct, hugely exciting car that meets our present-day expectations.“
Maturo Also Plans an Lancia 037
And if that’s not enough, we also found mention in their initial Delta Integrale press release of a plan to also perform their remastering magic on the Lancia 037, Lancia’s mid-engine answer to the Audi quattros and very early take on Group B rallying before the arrival of the all-wheel drive mid-engine Delta S4. Will that work to restore actual 037s or build well sorted replicas from Fiat Scorpion donors? We don’t know and time will tell, but that’s great news for fans of the Lancia 037.
