The Maserati 3200GT has seen frenzied levels of sales right around the world since its release in 1999. This saw Maserati produce a record 1851 3200GTs and Quattroportes in 1999. Even greater levels of growth were experienced in Australasia, with sales increasing by a staggering 177% in 1999. This makes Australasia the tenth largest market in the world for Maserati.

The year 2000 is set to be the most significant year for Australia as well as Maserati. Australasia was the first region in the world to see in the Year 2000 and of course the new millennium. Sydney and the whole of Australia will also be showcased around the international stage with the upcoming Olympics. To celebrate the significance that Australia and the year 2000 plays in the world of Maserati, Maserati S.p.A. has given to Australasian Maserati/Ferrari importers Maranello Imports Pty. Limited, the 2000^th 3200GT produced.

To celebrate this special occasion, National Sales & Marketing Manager for Maserati Herbert Appleroth flew to Modena to collect the keys from the International Director of Sales for Maserati S.p.A. Dr. Neville Woodcock.

Mr. Appleroth said, "It is incredible to think that it was only 2 years ago that these factory floors were completely bare, and now Maserati has produced its 2000^th 3200GT. It is befitting that Australia is receiving the millennium Maserati, as Australia is the key for so much of the international spotlight during the year 2000".

Chassis No. 2000 will now be flown out to Australia where it will be on display at Melbourne Maserati/Ferrari dealer, Lance Dixon Prestige before it undertakes an Australia wide public relations tour on the road.