GFG Style Unveils Custom Copper Maserati GranTurismo
The bespoke 2+2 coupe features hand-hammered bodywork and unique geometric design elements inspired by the 1970s.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Performance Vehicles
GFG Style has unveiled the Peralta D, a custom-built 2+2 Gran Turismo coupe crafted from hand-hammered copper. Commissioned by Carlos Peralta, the one-off vehicle features an innovative gullwing-style rear door and a cabin designed with copper thread accents.
Why it matters
This project highlights the evolving use of expressive metallic materials in high-end automotive design. By utilizing copper for both structural bodywork and interior detailing, the design team sought to push the aesthetic boundaries of custom coachbuilding.
The Peralta D utilizes a carbon fiber structure and aluminum platform, supporting a 2+2 seating configuration. The interior includes a retractable refrigerator in the rear console and bespoke leather upholstery featuring metallic effects.
The players
GFG Style
An automotive design house led by the Giugiaro family, known for historical contributions to iconic car shapes and modern prototype development.
Fabrizio Giugiaro
The lead designer responsible for the Peralta D project and a key figure in modern luxury vehicle aesthetic development.
Carlos Peralta
The private collector who commissioned this custom one-off vehicle as a tribute to his daughters.
The details
The exterior body is split by a beltline, separating the hand-hammered copper lower section from a mirrored glass upper portion. Functionally, the car integrates milled aluminum diamond-pattern grilles that conceal auxiliary lighting systems. For rear passenger access, designers implemented a gullwing-style opening, drawing inspiration from dome canopy designs originally developed in 1967.
Timeline
1967: The year the original dome canopy door design was developed.
1970s: The era that provided the geometric inspiration for the vehicle wheels.
October 24, 2026: The official unveiling at the Pastejé Automotive Invitational.
The Home Front
The Peralta D serves as a bespoke, one-off extension of the Maserati GranTurismo platform. It marks a significant departure from standard luxury production styling by prioritizing experimental coachbuilding over mass-market trends.
Collectors and enthusiasts interested in high-end automotive aesthetics should monitor similar custom coachbuilding projects for future design trends. No specific maintenance actions are required for the general public regarding this unique, one-off vehicle.
The takeaway
The Peralta D demonstrates how rare materials like hand-hammered copper can redefine the aesthetic profile of a classic coupe. Enthusiasts can track similar experimental design trends by following the latest debuts from the Pastejé Automotive Invitational.
Further reading
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