» Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage achieves auction record
Of all the great cars created by Giulio Alfieri, the 'Birdcage' Maserati ranks among the very best. Introduced in 1959 and available with a 2.0-litre (Tipo 60) or 2.8-litre (Tipo 61) engine, it featured a hugely sophisticated tubular spaceframe chassis that gave the sports racer its nickname. By this time, Maserati had already disbanded its.
RM Sotheby's 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' London 2013
Model: 1959 - 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Horsepower: 250@6800 Transmission: 5 speed manual 2002 Maybach 57 Specifications Make: Array Model: 2002 Maybach 57 Horsepower: 400@7000 Torque: 4500.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ Gallery
The Maserati Tipo 60 represented a revolution in sports car design. It was built for privateers competing in sports car racing in the 2-litre category, replacing the 200S model. By the late 1950s, many British car manufacturers were moving towards innovative and expensive monocoque structures as opposed to the traditional ladder frame chassis.
Auction Results and Sales Data for 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
The straight in question was the mighty Mulsanne, the race Le Mans 1960, and the car a Maserati Birdcage known as the 'Streamliner'. At the time of its birth no one could have predicted that the Birdcage would ever compete internationally - never mind at Le Mans.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ Gallery
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' { {lr.item.text}} $2,090,000 USD | Sold | Monterey, California
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' Monterey 2013 RM Sotheby's
DESCRIPTION The Maserati Tipo 60 represented a revolution in sports car design. It was built for privateers competing in sports car racing in the 2-litre category, replacing the 200S model.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ Gallery
Tipo 60 / Tipo 61. The Maserati Tipo 60 represented a revolution in sports car design. It was built for privateers competing in sports car racing in the 2-litre category, replacing the 200S model. By the late 1950s, many British car manufacturers were moving towards innovative and expensive monocoque structures as opposed to the traditional.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 K Share 246K views 3 years ago The prime example of power to weight ratio, this Maserati Birdcage has racing prestige and the power and sound to prove it!
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Maserati Tipo 60/61 (commonly referred to as the Maserati Birdcage) are a series of sports racing cars produced between 1959 and 1961 by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati for privateers racing in sports car events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 2-litre and 3-litre racing category. [2]
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ Gallery
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 "Birdcage". With the introduction and sales success of the road-going 3500GT, however, the company's health improved drastically, prompting a renewed interest in creating a sports car that could be raced, not by the factory, but by privateers. Credit for the resulting Tipo 60/61 goes to engineer extraordinaire Giulio.
RM Sotheby's 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' London 2013
Dubbed the Tipo 63, the new Maserati racer was one of Italy's first mid-engined sports racers. Despite moving the engine from ahead of the driver's compartment to behind it, Alfieri did carry over many of the mechanicals of the still hugely competitive Tipo 60/61. The key component of course was the sophisticated spaceframe chassis that had the.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ Review
As the name and color scheme clearly signals, the car is a modern take on the 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 race car, which was nicknamed the Birdcage because of the intricate construction of its chassis.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' London 2013 RM Sotheby's
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' From the Laidlaw Competition Car Collection £2,250,000 - £2,750,000 GBP | Not Sold | London, United Kingdom Results Details Chassis No. 2464 Catalogue One of five Birdcages to be run by the famous Camoradi team Finished 5th overall at the 1960 Nürburgring 1000 km Competed in the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage' London 2013 RM Sotheby's
The Maserati Tipo 61 was produced from 1959 through 1960. During its production lifespan, only 16 examples were created. The design had been conceived by Giulio Alfieri, Maseratis chief design engineer at the time with the purpose of competing in SCCA competition. The name Birdcage was given to the Tipo 61 because of their tubular chassis.
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 ‘Birdcage’ Review
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Mecum To Auction 1960 Maserati Birdcage
It is a tremendously competitive and enjoyable car to drive and a jewel of engineering. This particular 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage, chassis number 2470, sold for $3,343,648 at RM Auctions.