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RM Auction in London/#2432

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  1. Wolf

    Wolf Formula Junior

    Nov 17, 2003
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    #1 Wolf, May 25, 2013
    Last edited: May 25, 2013
    RM will be offering some of Laidlaw's race cars in London. This is the text they use for #2432:


    "Among the other fine sports racing cars in this collection are the 1958 Maserati 250S, chassis no. 2432, an ex-Carroll Shelby and Jim Hall car and the only 250S originally built with a 2.5-litre engine. This particular car is widely regarded as the best example in existence"

    Apart from #2431 being the other 250S originally built by Maserati with a 2.5 litre engine AFAIK #2432 does not have any racing history at all. According to Willem and his latest book it was used as a spare car for Hap Sharp's 200S in Sebring and was for years in Shelby workshop jacked up without brakes. IMHO neither Shelby nor Hall ever raced #2432.

    Any comments, corrections, additions?

    Regards

    Wolfi
     
  2. MK1044

    MK1044 Two Time F1 World Champ

    Nov 6, 2011
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    Honesty doesn't often get in the way of a good sales pitch. :rolleyes: I'm sure Walter will know something about this.
     
  3. Wolf

    Wolf Formula Junior

    Nov 17, 2003
    500
    #3 Wolf, May 25, 2013
    Last edited: May 25, 2013
    The brakes of #2432 ended up in Hinckle's 200S #2426, the engine was installed in a Cooper Monaco. Car only did two minor races (Independence and Midlands), both with Hap Sharp at the helm and with a FERRARI MONZA ENGINE. SHELBY and HALL NEVER DROVE IT. I wonder which engine allegedly is in the car now.

    Regards

    Wolfi

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