1936 Maserati 6CM Monoposto

The Maserati 6CM was a development of the four-cylinder 4CM ('4' for four-cylinder and 'CM' for corsa monoposto). The 6CM used a 1,493 cubic-centimeter inline six-cylinder engine with twin overhead camshafts, a Weber 55ASL carburetor, and a Roots-Type supercharger. Along with an improvement in power, the engine was placed lower in the chassis, resulting in an improved center of gravity, an independent front torsion-bar suspension, a live rear axle with semi-elliptical leaf springs, and hydraulic brakes. By the time production ceased in 1939, Maserati built more 6CM examples than any of its other prewar models, totaling 27 cars.

This particular example was used as a factory works racecar and is believed to be the second example built. It was one of two cars initially campaigned by the Maserati factory during 1936 and is believed to have been piloted by Hungarian privateer László Hartmann, who drove alongside fellow works driver Count Carlo Felice Trossi. Hartmann competed with the 6CM at four races on behalf of the Officine Alfieri Maserati in 1936, initially finishing 6th at the ADAC Eifelrennen at the Nürburgring in mid-June and 7th at Budapest a week later. He placed 7th in mid-July at the Grand Prix d'Albi (first heat) and fourth at the Coppa Ciano at Livorno in early August.

Edoardo 'Dino' Teagno purchased the Maserati in early 1937 and would compete in no less than 21 events through May 1940. During his racing career with the Maserati, he placed 2nd overall and 3rd overall once apiece, 2nd in class three times, and won the Coppa Ciano junior in July 1939. At the 1939 Targa Florio, he finished a respectable 7th overall.

After World War II, the Maserati was acquired by an individual from Brazil, and during the late 1970s, it was discovered by British enthusiast Colin Crabbe and imported to the United Kingdom, where it was purchased by David Shute. A restoration commenced, but Mr. Shute eventually parted with the still-unfinished car in 1983, at which point it was acquired by the Chelsea Workshop. Sean Danaher was commissioned to complete the restoration, and the voiturette passed through three British-based ownerships before being acquired in 1996 by Lord Irvine Laidlaw.


The car's current owner purchased it in 2018 and treated it to a full engine rebuild overseen by Ewen Sergison's Avit! Motorsport. Upon completion, it continued its vintage racing career, which has included included numerous appearances at Goodwood, Donington, Silverstone, and the Monaco Historics. In 2022, it had a podium finish at Monaco.

This Maserati has an FIA Historic Technical Passport that remains valid through 2029.

By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2023