Equipment
Painted Borranis, 6.50-16 Blockley blackwall tires, gorgeous Jaeger clock on tunnel.
Condition
Described extensively with a long and typically convoluted Maserati history of a frame that started life as an A6GCS driven on the Mille Miglia by Luigi Musso to 3rd overall and 2nd in class. Later used by Maserati in development of the 300S, and finally for this one-off prototype 1 1/2 liter spider (now bored to two liters and about 190hp.) Restored better than new with excellent cosmetics and a particularly attractive livery. Authenticated by Adolfo Orsi and Ermanno Cozza. Beautiful coachwork by Fantuzzi and a concours quality restoration that has never been shown.
Market commentary
This is enough Maserati to make onlookers weak in the knees, even if they don't particularly care about Maseratis. The coachwork is lovely, the engine is a little jewel and the restoration is beyond perfect. The bidders were quick to take it to heart at this exceptional but not extraordinary price.