The Maserati Tipo 61 (known as the Maserati Birdcage) was produced between 1959 and 1961 by Maserati for racing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance classic. Its name makes references to its intricate tubular space frame chassis, containing about 200 chro-moly steel tubes welded together. There were only 16 units built (17 is you also consider the Tipo 60 that had been upgraded) and one of them, chassis #2470, is now on auction at RM Monaco.
The 2470 has a glamorous history. In 1961 it won three races in La Junta, Colorado and two races in Oklahoma at Ponta City and Norman. The following year, it participated in nine more races, winning three (Nebraska, Oklahoma and Kansas), finishing second in three more, and third in two races.
Tipo 61 was powered by a 2.9 liter 4 cylinder engine with an output of 250 HP, located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 600 kg (1,323 lb). It was capable of a top speed of 177 mph.
The particular Birdcage that is set to be auctioned was the third to last Birdcage built and was sold to a wealthy amateur racer by the name of Jack Hinkle. This guy had a thirst for speed that extended to his 50mph lawnmower. So, basically, this guy had at least two nice rides and you could now be the owner of at least one of them.
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