This is everything that survived of #079 in 2001 in the UK. Everything was sold to a friend of mine in Italy who sold it later to another Italian owner. The car now is back in full glory..... Ciao! Walter Image Unavailable, Please Login
Here sits chassis and body 079 as photographed by FGM in Oct of 2005 in Italy south of Florence. Peeking out in couple of the of the photos is the 300 S #3067 fitted with engine #3073. Ciao, FGM Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
And here is the justification for such an elaborate recreation: S. Graziani and Gian Battista Profumo in the 1952 Mille Miglia. 116th overall and 15th in the GT 1500 class. Would probably have been faster without the bumpers and hubcaps. Walter, can you show us the car today, or will there be a grand unveiling next May ? Don Image Unavailable, Please Login
I've heard that tipo 65 had very irregular handling which was the main cause for the accident on Lap 1 or 2 at Lemans. I'm wondering if anyone has any idea as to tipo 65s lap times during practice and if they were competitive or not. The car was pretty much thrown together in under 2 months so I don't blame Maserati but it would be interesting to know if they car even had a chance going in. Pic is from Tom Yang while I believe the car was at Francios Sicard's place. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Many years ago I saw the car sittin in Peter Kaus famous collection ROSSO BIANCO in Arschaffenburg, Germany. Clearly visible was that the car was made much in haste. Rstorer Steve Hart vom the UK was much convinced that this car would have a very good potential if sorted propperly. The car belongs to L.A. in CT, USA. He has the funds to do that job as Maserati never had the cash to do this. In my archive I have many photos of the car during its so called "development" in the Factory backyard. Ciao! Walter
Don, yes, I have photos of the car in its restored/rebuild condition. But I don`t want to publish it here. Please send me you email and I will send you one photo of the car privately. Ciao! Walter
Great photos Frank. THanks for posting. As of #3067: a doubtfull car with a correct and original engine...... Ciao! Walter
Thank you for your reply Walter. The question remains if the car was fundamentally any good though really. The Ferrari 330 P2 and NART 250P were both quick but -at least on paper- the Maserati would be the quicker car. Matter of fact, the Maser looks more like the birthplace of Ferrari's P3/4 ideas in the following years. Tipo 65 is a very interesting car I wish I knew a little bit more about especially regarding the rumors about its terrible and often times scary handling! Francios Sicard notes an occasion with this car of trying to pull the engine but noticing chassis frame members were welded in around it. They had to literally cut the birdcage-like frame bits off to get the engine out.
The handling of the car must have been terrible. The entire car was underdeveloped and never sorted. But its good that it comes "back to life" again thanks to the owner. Ciao! Walter
Italian trader Tradex shows the Maserati 1500 Zagato coupé 'Panoramica' #052 at Rétromobile (february 1-5, 2012) in Paris [www.classicandsportscar.com/news/classic-car-events/paris-show-dazzles-with-deco-delights-racing-greats-and-one-off-weirdies] Image Unavailable, Please Login
Yes, but looks now much nicer in its original color-combo after its -almost!- correct restoration. Ciao! Walter
2031 appeared at the Kuwait concours last weekend. http://www.flickr.com/photos/classicdriver/6915408423/ Couple other interesting Maseratis (250F, Birdcage) were there too.
The serial number 053 from Museo Nicolis is displayed from yesterday at new Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gianni49/6970593251/in/photostream/ Now light gold, almost champagne.
Done!! After 5 years of work my 2nd book comes out at the end of January 2013. With 288 pages in a straight modern layout and 243 photos - most of them never published- it will come in a slip case. It can be ordered via my publisher www.daltonwatson.com This is the dust jacket. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Great! Congrats Walter. Will be a must for all interested in 1950s Maseratis... well, any Maserati really
Thanks for your warm words. Got already many orders from important collectors and auction houses so I think it will become successful.
....on Jan. 20th, 2013! See www.daltonwatson.com > Motoring books > Italian cars Hope you all like it... ...don`t miss it! Image Unavailable, Please Login
Congratulations Walter! I have to order myself another christmas present, must have been a good boy this year. Best regards Marius
Hey my friends Just a little question about chassis 2121 (A6 G/54) Ribaldi was the first owner of this car and ran with it at the Giro di Sicilia 1956. Well, you can see the A6 G/54 without the double bubble on the roof but everywhere I read that this Maserati was the only built by Zagato with this kind of roof. In fact, at page 142 of the book "Maserati sports, racing and GT cars from 1926" written by Crump and De La Rive Box, it's possible to see the car, with the double bubble. Is it possible that a new roof has been built by Zagato later? Thank you very much for your attention. Image Unavailable, Please Login
