Following the 5000GT and the Quattroporte, the Mexico became the third Maserati road car powered by a “civilized” version of the V8 engine from the 450S race car. It shared its general construction with the original Quattroporte, using a slightly shortened chassis. Although a two-door coupe, the Mexico was a true four-seater sporting elegant and refined coachwork by Vignale.
At the Turin Motor Show in November 1965, Vignale unveiled a luxurious new Maserati Gran Turismo crafted from a reconstructed 5000 GT chassis, captivating attendees with its bright red allure (chassis 103.022).
Originally one of the 22 Allemano-bodied 5000 GTs completed in November 1961, this particular car was initially delivered to Mexico's President, Alfonso Lopez. Within the next four years, it found its way into the hands of Francisco Diez Barroso Castaneda, another Mexican enthusiast who had acquired multiple vehicles from President Lopez.
