Founded to exclusively produce race cars, over time it established its credentials as a manufacturer of Italian supercars. In 1914 the three Maserati brothers founded an engine plant in Bologna, and a few years later this turned out the first car with the trident logo: the Tipo 26. Great sporting success followed with exceptional drivers such as Juan Manuel Fangio. In the years to come, the brand would go on to become synonymous around the world with prestigious automobiles.
