Lot 54

1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

Coachwork by Allegretti

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Estimate

$5,000,000 - $6,000,000

Chassis

2454

Engine

2477

Car Highlights

Among the Most Iconic and Sought-After of All Maserati Racing Cars

Ultimate-Specification Tipo 61 Birdcage – One of Only 17 Examples Built

Campaigned by American Racers Loyal Katskee and Don Skogmo Through 1963

Raced in Period at the Cuban Grand Prix, Bahamas Speed Week, and Pikes Peak Hill Climb

Formerly Owned by Noted European Collectors Giulio Dubbini and Carlo Vögele

Maserati Classiche Certified; Accompanied by Period Tipo 61 Engine (Disassembled) and Spare Reproduction Engine

Technical Specs

2,890 CC DOHC Twin-Plug Inline 4-Cylinder Engine

Twin Weber 45 DCO3 Carburetors

Estimated 250 BHP at 6,800 RPM

5-Speed Manual Transaxle

4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Front Independent Suspension with Coil Springs

Rear De Dion Axle with Transverse Leaf Spring

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