Equipment
RHD. Side exhaust, outside laced wire wheels, wraparound full width windscreen, drivers head fairing. The first Maserati 200S, raced by Maserati and used in development of the 200SI. Long racing history that includes the Mille Miglia in 1956. Drivers include Moss, Behra, Fari, Taruffi and Musso and Wolfi Zweifler in historic events. Stripped of its paint to reveal the erratic construction techniques of the period (or contemporary race repairs). A winner at Amelia Island in 2010 in the class for Cuban GP cars. Full documentation file, Maserate Classiche certification, photos and race history.
Market commentary
On sale at $2 MM, this Maserati was bought at RM Monterey in 2001 for just $550,000 but subsequent research by a prior owner has enhanced its history and stature within Maseratis postwar sports racing record. If, however, a 200SI is worth this much what of a 300S or a 450S Is the latter ready to bring Testa Rossa money Ferrari owners quake at the thought, but as V 8 and six cylinder Maserati sports racers are thin on the ground (and their owners arent about to let go of them) that question isnt about to be resolved any time soon. These are superb driving handling automobiles built to standards of craftsmanship and detail that are unmatched by anything from Maranello (in period, not speaking of over restorations.) It is eligible for anything its owner wants to attend and will electrify onlookers (and competitors) with its performance. It is a sound value at this price, even at the auction companys low estimate.