Proiettore Macchina 2022: Maserati
We are very excited to announce that the macchina of Maserati is our 2022 Proiettore Macchina!!
Each year the Cortile selects a marque or model to highlight for the annual event based upon factors such as historical significance, unique local interest, brand resurgence, etc. Maserati has been selected as our 2022 Proiettore Macchina. Maserati has a legendary history, made up of great designers, racers, victories and revolutionary innovations Established on 1 December 1914, in Bologna, Italy, the company's headquarters are now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. The company has been owned by Stellantis since 2021. The Maserati brothers, Alfieri, Bindo, Carlo, Ettore, and Ernesto, were all involved with automobiles from the beginning of the 20th century. Alfieri, Bindo, and Ernesto built 2-litre Grand Prix cars for Diatto. In 1926, Diatto suspended the production of race cars, leading to the creation of the first Maserati and the founding of the Maserati marque. One of the first Maseratis, driven by Alfieri, won the 1926 Targa Florio. Maserati began making race cars with 4, 6, 8, and 16 cylinders (two straight-eights mounted parallel to one another). |
What is the Proiettore Macchina?
Each year the Cortile selects a marque or model to highlight for the annual event based upon factors such as historical significance, unique local interest, brand resurgence, etc. and this is called our Proiettore Macchina. The Proiettore Macchina concept was introduced in 2010, the second year of the Cortile. Proiettore, in Italian, is the word for headlight. "Headlight" encapsulates our goal for Proiettore Macchina. We "shine a spotlight" for Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix attendees at unique and not-often-seen marques that have a rich and vibrant design and/or racing history. Learn more the Proiettore Macchina History... [READ MORE] |
The Saetta Logo
In Roman mythology, the trident is associated with Neptune, a powerful god who symbolizes dominion over the sea. Well, there are no seas in the Paradise Valley area, but Maserati vehicles definitely own the local roads. The Maserati logo meaning goes beyond the trident and incorporates the company’s signature colors, too.
The trident emblem was designed by Maserati brother, Mario, whose passions leaned more toward the arts rather than engines. Inspiration struck thanks to the Late Renaissance-era Fountain of Neptune in Bologna's Piazza Maggiore, a city landmark that stood for strength and vigor. The logo has changed very little over the last 100+ years of the brand’s existence, a testament to the power of the trident's symbolism and an apt banner considering Maserati’s ability to part a sea of rivals and brazenly stand out in an intensely competitive market.
By 1933, the logo underwent its first update while still retaining its core elements. The trident became red and was placed inside a pointed oval, which was segmented at the lower third, right above the Maserati name in sans serif lettering. The signature red, white, and blue colorway served as another nod to their Bologna roots. This format would carry through the next eight decades with varying degrees of color and detail evolving ever so slightly.
A more modern logo that was first introduced back in 1998, featuring a round elliptical frame, brighter colors, and sophisticated serif type.
It’s usually depicted in monochromatic grays, but what does the Maserati logo mean when the trident emblem is red on a field of white and blue as intoruced in the early 1950's? This is sometimes referred to as the “Saetta logo,” and it adds another layer of symbolism.
Here’s how they add to the Maserati logo meaning:
By 1933, the logo underwent its first update while still retaining its core elements. The trident became red and was placed inside a pointed oval, which was segmented at the lower third, right above the Maserati name in sans serif lettering. The signature red, white, and blue colorway served as another nod to their Bologna roots. This format would carry through the next eight decades with varying degrees of color and detail evolving ever so slightly.
A more modern logo that was first introduced back in 1998, featuring a round elliptical frame, brighter colors, and sophisticated serif type.
It’s usually depicted in monochromatic grays, but what does the Maserati logo mean when the trident emblem is red on a field of white and blue as intoruced in the early 1950's? This is sometimes referred to as the “Saetta logo,” and it adds another layer of symbolism.
Here’s how they add to the Maserati logo meaning:
- When the Maserati trident is on navy blue it represents Roman god Neptune’s domain over the sea and how it’s the source of his strength.
- When the trident on the Maserati logo is on a white or silver field, it represents the land, where Maserati vehicles rule the roads.
- The red trident symbolizes the fiery power of the Maserati, which delivers unparalleled performance on highways around the world.
Last Update to this page: 7 February 2022
