Touring Superleggera is making waves at Retromobile 2025 with an exhibition that seamlessly blends automotive heritage with cutting-edge design. The revered Italian coachbuilder is unveiling a meticulously restored 1959 Maserati 3500 GT, famously owned by the Dodge family, alongside an untouched 1961 barn-find example. Adding a modern twist to the showcase, Touring will also present the Superleggera Veloce12, a striking, limited-production V12 grand tourer finished in the dazzling Azzurro Cielo.
Restoring an Icon: The "Dodge" Maserati 3500 GT
Few cars have a story as compelling as this 1959 Maserati 3500 GT. Originally delivered to Allinger Motors in Palo Alto, California, the car spent decades in the care of Horace Elgin Dodge III, a member of the legendary Dodge automotive family. After its journey across the Atlantic, the car found its way to Touring Superleggera’s Milanese workshop, where expert craftsmen restored it to its original grandeur.
With a body built using Touring’s pioneering Superleggera aluminum construction, the 3500 GT was Maserati’s first mass-produced grand tourer. In this painstaking restoration, Touring worked alongside Candini Classiche to rebuild the engine and mechanical components, ensuring the car performs as beautifully as it looks. Its authenticity has been further cemented with Maserati Classiche Certification, a testament to its historical significance.
To highlight the magic of restoration, the fully restored GT will be displayed next to an untouched 1961 barn-find version, giving visitors a rare chance to see the dramatic transformation these masterpieces undergo.
Superleggera Veloce12: A Tribute to Italian Grand Touring
For those with a taste for modern performance wrapped in classic aesthetics, Touring Superleggera is also showcasing the Superleggera Veloce12. This hand-built, naturally aspirated V12 grand tourer combines elegance with exhilarating performance. Making its Paris debut in a stunning Azzurro Cielo finish; a hue inspired by past Touring greats like the Alfa Romeo 8C 2900 B Lungo; the Veloce12 is a bold statement of automotive artistry.
With a front-mounted 5.5-liter V12 engine delivering 503 horsepower, the Veloce12 stays true to the grand tourer spirit, offering an intoxicating blend of power and poise. Limited to just 30 units, this car is a celebration of Touring Superleggera’s heritage, infused with contemporary refinements for the modern enthusiast.
Retromobile 2025: A Feast for the Senses
Beyond the cars, Touring Superleggera’s stand at Retromobile (Hall 1, Stand K-068) offers a full sensory experience steeped in Italian culture. Visitors can enjoy expertly brewed espresso from Faema’s iconic coffee machines, including the legendary E61 and the modern Faemina, alongside a selection of exquisite wines from Gruppo Ceretto, renowned for their rich Piemontese vintages.
Adding to the authenticity, Maserati Classiche will have a representative on-site to offer exclusive insights into the 3500 GT’s heritage and certification process. Enthusiasts will have the chance to delve deeper into the car’s storied past and the painstaking restoration work that has brought it back to life.
Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence
For nearly a century, Touring Superleggera has been at the forefront of coachbuilding excellence. From restoring icons like Gianni Agnelli’s Ferrari 166 MM to creating modern masterpieces such as the Disco Volante and Berlinetta Lusso, the company remains a custodian of Italian automotive artistry. The showcase at Retromobile 2025 underscores this commitment, blending history and innovation in a way that only Touring Superleggera can.
Retromobile 2025 runs from February 5-9 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. If you’re a lover of classic and contemporary automotive excellence, make sure to visit Touring Superleggera’s stand for a journey through time and design.
