The annual 'Modena Terra di Motori' celebrations reached a climax in Modena last weekend.

The Piazza Grande, right in the heart of the City of Modena, was the main stage of a supercar exhibition, while the historical Via Farini hosted a special display of five Maseratis, a mixture of old and new. Several exhibits spread across the pedestrian-only city centre welcomed more rarities stamped with the Trident’s badge, including two vintage Maserati motorbikes. One of them, a late 1950’s model, was on loan from the private collection of Mario Righini, while well-known Maserati enthusiast, Matteo Panini, provided the stunning mid-engine Tipo 63 Birdcage from his museum in Baggiovara.

The Maseratis on display in Via Farini also included a nice contrast between the first series Quattroporte, which was designed by Frua in 1963, and the latest generation, styled by Pininfarina.
 

The two Quattroporte saloons were joined by a Coupé GranSport, a 1960 3500GT Vignale Spyder, and a current edition Spyder. The five significant cars made an impressive sight, set in a row against the historic arches of the paved city street.

Maserati’s close association to the myth of five times Formula One World Champion Juan Manuel Fangio, was also recorded in the form of a Coupé model in 'Vintage' specification which was part of a separate automotive display announcing an exhibition focusing on the legendary Argentinean driver, to be held in Modena during October.