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Stirling Moss influenced Maserati to employ aerodynamicist Frank Costin to design a streamlined berlinetta on the 450S chassis for Le Mans 1957. Zagato was given only two weeks to rebody chassis 4506 now designated '4501' to conform to existing customs and LeMans entry forms. Ironically, the coupe configuration failed to meet expectations, but its stunning looks and brutal exhaust note earned it the nickname, 'Le Monstre'. Moss and Harry Schell drove '4501' to a disappointing mechanical DNF.
After LeMans, the factory removed the mechanical components and placed the chassis and coupe body aside. In April 1958, American enthusiast Byron Staver convinced Maserati to convert the languishing Le Mans berlinetta into a very special road car.
Renumbered 4512 by Maserati and reconfigured by Fantuzzi, the coupe was retained by Staver until 1960. It was displayed at the Rosso Bianco Museum in Germany from 1978 to 2002. Maserati collector Alfredo Brener acquired the coupe in 2002, and had it restored in Italy.
The current owner acquired the berlinetta in 2007.
After LeMans, the factory removed the mechanical components and placed the chassis and coupe body aside. In April 1958, American enthusiast Byron Staver convinced Maserati to convert the languishing Le Mans berlinetta into a very special road car.
Renumbered 4512 by Maserati and reconfigured by Fantuzzi, the coupe was retained by Staver until 1960. It was displayed at the Rosso Bianco Museum in Germany from 1978 to 2002. Maserati collector Alfredo Brener acquired the coupe in 2002, and had it restored in Italy.
The current owner acquired the berlinetta in 2007.
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