Building the Collection: Which Modern Maseratis Are Tomorrow’s Classics?

August 26th, 2026 by
The modern Maseratis most likely to become collectibles are the ones that close a chapter or open a new one: the final V8-powered Trofeo models that retired one of the most storied engines in the marque, the mid-engine MC20 with its in-house Nettuno V6, and the reborn GranTurismo and GranCabrio that carry the grand touring bloodline into a new era. In short, look for last-of-their-kind powertrains, limited production runs, and cars that mark a turning point in the history of Maserati. Those are the traits that tend to reward patient owners.

Why some Maseratis appreciate, and most cars do not

Most vehicles are appliances that lose value the moment they leave the lot. A small number become something else: objects people want long after they stop being new. For a modern Maserati, the signals to watch are consistent. A powertrain that will not be built again. A design that will read as a landmark in twenty years. A production number small enough to create real scarcity. And a driving character distinct enough that no software update or successor can replicate it.

Maserati sits in a rare position for this kind of collecting. It is a low-volume Italian marque with a competition heritage and a habit of building cars in deliberately limited numbers. That combination is exactly what the collector market rewards over time.

The last of the V8 Trofeo cars

For decades, the Maserati V8 defined the sound and the character of the brand. The twin-turbocharged V8 that powered the Ghibli Trofeo, Quattroporte Trofeo, and Levante Trofeo has now been retired, and those Trofeo models have reached the end of their production. That makes them a genuine end-of-an-era proposition rather than a marketing angle.

Cars that carry the final version of a legendary engine tend to earn a following once buyers realize the engine is gone for good. If you are drawn to the visceral side of the brand, a well-kept, low-mileage Trofeo is one of the more compelling long-term holds in the recent lineup. Prioritize complete service history, unmodified condition, and a specification that will still look tasteful decades from now.

MC20: the mid-engine flagship, now out of production

When Maserati returned to a mid-engine supercar with the MC20, it did more than build a fast car. It revived a format the brand had not offered in years and introduced its own new engine, the Nettuno V6, developed in-house rather than borrowed. A halo model that reintroduces a body style and debuts a bespoke engine is the kind of car historians point back to.

The collectible case got stronger recently. The MC20 has now been succeeded by the MCPura, which carries the same carbon tub and the same 621-horsepower Nettuno V6 under revised bodywork and a new name. That closes the MC20 chapter at a defined point, which is precisely the kind of clean end date collectors look for.

The MC20 checks several collectible boxes at once: relatively low production, a clean and purposeful design, and a mechanical story that stands on its own. Coupe examples in striking but restrained colors, with the full documentation trail, are the ones worth watching. As always, originality matters more than options. A car kept close to how it left the factory holds its narrative intact.

Worth noting for the other side of the ledger: the MCPura itself is being built in small numbers, with a limited US allocation of numbered examples for its first model year. First-year, numbered cars have a way of becoming their own collectible story.

The reborn GranTurismo and GranCabrio

The GranTurismo name carries real weight, and the current generation reintroduced it as a modern grand tourer and, in convertible form, the GranCabrio. What makes this era interesting for collectors is the split personality of the lineup. There are twin-turbo V6 versions, and there is the Folgore, which is fully battery-electric rather than a hybrid. Keeping that distinction clear matters, because the first fully electric GranTurismo represents a specific and unrepeatable moment: the point where the nameplate crossed into electrification.

First-of-their-kind cars often become reference points. A first-generation electric flagship, preserved thoughtfully, may be remembered the way early landmark performance cars are remembered now. The internal-combustion versions, meanwhile, appeal to buyers who want the traditional grand touring experience. Either path can make sense; the key is buying the version whose story you believe in and keeping it in honest condition.

Special editions and low-production specifications

Beyond the core models, watch for the limited editions, launch specifications, and named trims that Maserati produces in small numbers. Anniversary cars, launch-year editions, and unusual factory color and trim combinations frequently outperform ordinary examples over time, simply because there are fewer of them and because they document a specific chapter in the timeline of the brand.

This is also where Fuoriserie, the Maserati personalization program, becomes relevant. A thoughtfully specified Fuoriserie car is by definition a small-batch object, and documented one-off or near-one-off configurations are exactly the kind of provenance that separates a special car from an ordinary one years later.

When a limited edition is available, verify what makes it limited: the production count, the unique equipment, and the paperwork that proves it. Provenance is the difference between a special car and a car that is merely described as special.

How to buy with the future in mind

Collecting is not a reason to abandon discipline. A few habits protect both the car and its future value:

  • Buy on condition and history first. A complete, verifiable service record is worth more than a lower price on a car with gaps.
  • Favor originality. Factory specification, unmodified mechanicals, and preserved cosmetics age far better than personalized changes.
  • Mind the details that date a car. Restrained, timeless colors and specifications tend to be the safer long-term choice.
  • Store and maintain properly. Consistent, correct servicing keeps the car sound and its story clean.
  • Keep the paperwork. Window sticker, books, records, and any edition documentation all support the narrative down the road.
None of this guarantees appreciation. Values move with the market, and no one can promise a return. What you can do is stack the odds by choosing cars with genuine significance and keeping them in the condition that significance deserves.

Start your collection with Maserati of Newport Beach

We know you have high expectations for a car meant to last, and the team at Maserati of Newport Beach is here to help you choose one worth keeping. Whether you are drawn to a final-run V8 Trofeo, a mid-engine MC20 or MCPura, or a reborn GranTurismo, we can walk you through the models, the specifications, and the financing that make the exceptional achievable. Contact Maserati of Newport Beach at 4040 Campus Drive or explore our current inventory to find the modern Maserati that could become tomorrow’s classic.

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