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Here's why you won't find these Maseratis at your local dealership

USA TODAY
Concepts cars have been a hallmark of the auto industry for decades, paving the way for what comes next in cars. Automakers typically build these dream machines to show off new features or tricked-out technology they anticipate to be incorporated in later models. Italian luxury carmaker Maserati is known for keeping its concept cars under wraps and out of the public eye. But sometimes, these concepts, such as the 1972 Maserati Boomerang, make a big reveal at popular auto shows around the world. Here ' s a look at 7 Maserati cars you won ' t find at your local dealership.
Concepts cars have been a hallmark of the auto industry for decades, paving the way for what comes next in cars. Automakers typically build these dream machines to show off new features or tricked-out technology they anticipate to be incorporated in later models. Italian luxury carmaker Maserati is known for keeping its concept cars under wraps and out of the public eye. But sometimes, these concepts, such as the 1972 Maserati Boomerang, make a big reveal at popular auto shows around the world. Here's a look at 7 Maserati cars you won't find at your local dealership.
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1991 Maserati Chubasco. Maserati unveiled this concept during the annual Maserati festivities in Modena, Italy, in 1990. The Chubasco proved itself to be too expensive to build and has remained in mock-up form ever since. The mock-up design is currently housed in the Panini Museum near Modena.
1991 Maserati Chubasco. Maserati unveiled this concept during the annual Maserati festivities in Modena, Italy, in 1990. The Chubasco proved itself to be too expensive to build and has remained in mock-up form ever since. The mock-up design is currently housed in the Panini Museum near Modena.
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2005 Maserati Birdcage. The Birdcage was designed by Italian car designer Pininfarina to celebrate its 75th anniversary. It was first introduced at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show. The car took 6 months to design and manufacture and was estimated to be priced at $3 million. It has no doors or AC and features a massive carbon fiber and glass canopy.
2005 Maserati Birdcage. The Birdcage was designed by Italian car designer Pininfarina to celebrate its 75th anniversary. It was first introduced at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show. The car took 6 months to design and manufacture and was estimated to be priced at $3 million. It has no doors or AC and features a massive carbon fiber and glass canopy.
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1974 Maserati Medici. The name Medici was inspired by the Florence family that rose to fame in the 14th Century. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, an influential, Italian automotive designer, the Medici was unveiled at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. The four-door hatchback includes a steel-framed glass roof.
1974 Maserati Medici. The name Medici was inspired by the Florence family that rose to fame in the 14th Century. Designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, an influential, Italian automotive designer, the Medici was unveiled at the 1974 Turin Motor Show. The four-door hatchback includes a steel-framed glass roof.
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2021 Maserati Alfieri. This car was first teased back in 2014 and is expected to hit the production line following its appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.
2021 Maserati Alfieri. This car was first teased back in 2014 and is expected to hit the production line following its appearance at the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show in Switzerland.
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2011 Maserati Kubang. This concept car was first revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. It won the " Most Beautiful SUV Concept " award for Car & Driver Magazine during the 2012 International Autoshow in Beijing. The sporty SUV has not been introduced for production.
2011 Maserati Kubang.This concept car was first revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. It won the "Most Beautiful SUV Concept" award for Car & Driver Magazine during the 2012 International Autoshow in Beijing. The sporty SUV has not been introduced for production.
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2001 Maserati 320S. Maserati partnered with Sparco and Italdesign to create this 2001 concept racing car. The barchetta-style one-seater features a small aeroscreen for weather protection. It was first shown at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show.
2001 Maserati 320S. Maserati partnered with Sparco and Italdesign to create this 2001 concept racing car. The barchetta-style one-seater features a small aeroscreen for weather protection. It was first shown at the 2001 Geneva Motor Show.
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