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1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Roadster

  • Chassis Number: 2459
This was the first modern race car. Lightweight, powerful engine and almost perfect weight distribution on the chassis. It is equipped with a four-cylinder inline engine, dual overhead cams, two Weber carburetors, five-speed transaxle, four-wheel disc brakes, 88-inch wheelbase and an overall weight of 1,287 pounds. It was originally delivered to Briggs Cunningham. Carroll Shelby is quoted as stating 'It was the best cornering, fastest car he had ever driven.' Dan Gurney stated 'The car is sprung and brakes are just right for its weight and power.'

The first Tipo 60's were built for the 1960 World Sports Car Championship. Stirling Moss drove the car to victory in its first race. Although it won its first race, it was unable to capture the season championship.

A larger engine, a 2.9-liter four-cylinder that produced 50 extra horsepower, was supplied to later cars which were labeled Tipo 61's. Even with great drivers such as Jim Hall, Briggs Cunningham, Carroll Shelby, Roger Penske, and Dan Gurney, and Masten Gregory the vehicle was unable to produce the big wins.

This particular example underwent a three-year restoration between 2007 and 2010 and was issued an FIA & MSA Class certified Historic Technical Passport in August of 2010.

2018 Coys : Schloss Dyck

Lot was not sold

2011 Mecum Auctions - Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction

High Bid (Lot was not sold)
USD $1,850,000

Recent Sales of the Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

(Data based on Model Year 1960 sales)
1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage'
Chassis#: 2461
Sold for USD$2,090,000
  2013 RM Auctions - Monterey
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1960 Maserati Tipo 61 'Birdcage'
Chassis#: 2464
Sold for USD$2,515,186
  2013 RM Auction - London
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1960 Maserati Tipo 61
Chassis#: 2470
Sold for USD$3,276,627
  2010 RM Auctions - Sporting Classics of Monaco
 

Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcages That Failed To Sell At Auction

1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
VehicleChassisEventHigh BidEst. LowEst. High
1959 Maserati Tipo 60/61 Birdcage24592018 Coys : Schloss Dyck   
1960 Maserati Tipo 61/60 Birdcage24592011 Mecum Auctions Monterey, CA The Daytime Auction$1,850,000  

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1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

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