Why Maserati of Newport Beach Is a Destination for Collectors

Maserati of Newport Beach suits collectors because it pairs a curated selection of limited and desirable Tridents with the factory-defined Maserati Certified Pre-Owned program, a service and parts team that treats these cars as engineering rather than commodities, and financing structured for how collections actually get built. That includes the cars enthusiasts are watching most closely right now: the final V8 Maseratis, built before the engine went out of production for good.

If you are building a Maserati collection, start here, because this is the clearest opportunity in the current market.

Maserati ended V8 production in late 2023, closing out a run of more than 100,000 V8-powered cars stretching back to 1959. The final examples were sent off with named special editions rather than allowed to simply fade from the order books.

The Ghibli 334 Ultima is the one worth understanding. A 572-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 in a unique blue finish, with carbon fiber exterior accents and specific badging, built as the last word on a nameplate that ended production the same year. The Levante V8 Ultima did the same job for the SUV, and Trofeo versions across the range carried the engine to the end.

Maserati’s own language at the time was that these cars were “due to become collector’s items for all owners of a unique piece in the jigsaw of the brand’s history.” That was the company’s assessment as the engines went out of production rather than a claim applied afterward.

Whether or not a particular example appreciates, the structural point holds: the twin-turbocharged V8 is a configuration Maserati will not build again. For a collector, that is the definition of a closing window.

Both the Quattroporte and Ghibli ended production in 2023, so the sedan side of the range is now entirely a pre-owned proposition. You can see what is currently available in our pre-owned and certified inventory.

Collectors do not shop the way ordinary buyers do. They look for the car with the right specification, the right story, and the right condition, and they know those examples do not sit around.

Beyond the V8 cars, the pieces that draw collector attention include the limited-edition MC20 Leggenda, a car conceived around exclusivity, alongside GranTurismo coupes carrying Maserati’s grand-touring bloodline into a new era. Worth noting for anyone tracking the nameplate that the MC20 was renamed MCPura in 2025, so the MC20-badged cars represent a defined production window.

On the certified side, the cars that matter tend to be the halo examples: the certified GranTurismo Trofeo, and the all-electric GranTurismo Folgore, which marks a genuine turning point in the brand’s history and is one of only three Folgore models Maserati brought to market before scaling back its electric plans. That scarcity is not something Maserati intended, which is often how the interesting cars happen.

Inventory of this kind moves quickly and changes constantly. Rather than assume a specific car is here, call and ask what is on the ground.

Provenance and condition are everything to a collector, and this is where a franchised dealer separates itself from the open market.

Certification at Maserati is not a sticker a dealership applies. It is a factory-defined process with standards set by the manufacturer, and it meaningfully separates a Maserati Certified Pre-Owned car from a comparable used listing elsewhere. Every car in the program is inspected against Maserati’s own standard.

For a buyer who values documentation alongside the driving experience, that process is the difference between hoping a car was cared for and having the marque itself vouch for it. We will walk you through exactly what the certification covers, and what it does not, before you commit.

That matters more on this brand than on most, because documented service history carries real weight in both what a car is worth and what it will cost you to own.

Collectors want to work with people who speak the language. These cars are the continuation of a story running from Italy’s racing roots to Southern California’s coast roads, and that context matters when you are weighing a first-year MC20, a V8 send-off, or an electric Folgore that marks a turning point.

It shows up in how the cars are prepared. The parts team treats components like tires as the final stage of the car’s engineering rather than a commodity, which is exactly the mindset a collector wants protecting a low-mileage or halo car. That same care extends across genuine parts and accessories and the performance tires matched to each chassis.

Owning a collectible Maserati in Newport Beach comes with a specific set of realities.

Salt air works on metal continuously rather than seasonally. Marine-layer humidity feeds musty cabins and mildew in materials that spend time closed up. And the mild coastal climate can quietly mask a declining air conditioning system until the first day you point the car inland in August.

For a car you intend to keep, those factors are not cosmetic concerns. They are the difference between a preserved example and a deteriorating one. That is why preservation work matters here more than it does inland: expert air conditioning and cooling service, and coastal paint protection that keeps marine air from dulling a finish you have no intention of replacing.

A note on logistics: our sales showroom and our service facility are at separate addresses, both listed below. Worth checking which you need before you set out, particularly for a car you would rather not drive further than necessary.

Acquiring a collectible car should feel as considered as the car itself.

Whether you are adding an MC20, a grand-touring GranTurismo, or a V8 Ultima to the garage, financing can be structured around how you actually manage a collection rather than as a standard retail transaction. Terms, rates, and eligibility vary, so confirm the current program directly with the sales team.

The cars that matter to collectors move quickly, and the best examples are often gone before they are widely advertised. If there is a specific specification you are hunting, tell us and we will watch for it rather than waiting for you to check back.

Sales: 4040 Campus Drive, Newport Beach, California 92660. Call 949-822-7299. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Service: 2980 Red Hill Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626. Call 714-662-7600. Open Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, closed Sunday.

Or browse the current pre-owned and certified selection and tell us which one caught your eye.

Vehicle availability, specifications, equipment, and history vary by individual vehicle and change frequently; confirm details on any specific vehicle with our team. Certified Pre-Owned coverage is subject to program terms, eligibility, and the applicable limited warranty; see the warranty documentation for complete details. Statements regarding collectibility reflect published manufacturer and press commentary and are not predictions or guarantees of future value. Financing terms, rates, and eligibility vary and are subject to credit approval. Hours are subject to change; call to confirm.