Simply beautiful
When Maserati presented the A6 1500 at the 1947 Geneva Motor Show, it caused a sensation. Although the pontoon design of the Cisitalia 202 may have been around a few weeks longer, the Maserati was somehow even simpler, more to the point, simply beautiful. And the Maserati had the first newly developed engine of the post-war period: the 1.5-litre in-line six-cylinder was certainly the best that could be bought in those years; not even Alfa Romeo could keep up with it. Admittedly, the first cars had to make do with 65 hp, which wasn’t particularly wild, even though the car weighed less than 1000 kilos. But with three carburettors, 90 hp were also possible, and then it was time to go. These Maseratis are totally underestimated in their historical significance, but that’s the fate of many Maseratis.



VIN: 0101
Engine: 0101

Auction: Broad Arrow, Amelia 2025, estimate 350’000 to 450’000 Dollar, with these informations: «Production of the A6 1500 continued until 1950, with 61 examples completed. The majority received elegant Turismo Coupe bodywork by Pinin Farina, including chassis number 0101 offered here – one of the final ten examples produced. According to previous research, the rolling chassis was dispatched in March 1950 to Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in Turin for its lightweight aluminum body fitting. Following completion three months later, the car was delivered to Maserati’s Rome dealer, Gugliemo Dei, where it remained until July 1951. The first owner, Mr. Catullo del Monte of Rome, received the car equipped with Pirelli Corsa tires and a single Weber 36DCR carburetor. In 1952, the car passed to an American living in Rome, Edwin Henry Morris, who later imported it to the United States. While its American history remains partially documented, the car is understood to have received a comprehensive restoration in California by noted specialist Claudio Zampolli. The Maserati later found its way to a Japanese collector who demonstrated its impressive touring capabilities in the 2011 Mille Miglia Storica, achieving a commendable 175th position among 369 competitors. In 2014, the car passed to a collection near Asheville, North Carolina, before entering the current owner’s stable in 2015. Since then, it successfully completed an additional Mille Miglia retrospective in 2016, as well as participation in premier North American touring events including the Colorado Grand and Copperstate 1000. Furthermore, its inclusion in the Mille Miglia Registro ensures its continued eligibility for this most celebrated of historic motoring events under new ownership. Additionally, under current ownership the car was equipped with a period correct and highly coveted Weber 36DO4 triple carburetor set-up, enhancing both performance and drivability during future long-distance touring events.»



















The history of the A6 and a collection can be found: here.
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