CMC 1:18 MASERATI Tipo 61 Birdcage 1960
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1960 MASERATI Tipo 61-Birdcage. CMC model M-047 Scale 1:18 Also included is a Free 6 page detailed brochure. This model is available for IMMEDIATE DELIVERY BEST 5 Star SERVICE * BEST Packaging * FAST Delivery Bid with Confidence 3100+ 100% Positive Feedbacks BRAND NEW Model in Pristine factory fresh packaging. Never opened. MUSEUM QUALITY 1140 individual parts, 507 are of stainless steel, copper and brass. A charmingly graceful body designed by the mastermind Giulio Alfieri, who integrated a light frame of barely 30 kg with more than 200 single pieces of tube. Because of this engineering innovation, the Maserati Tipo 60/61 acquired the legendary nickname “Birdcage”. Only 23 units were made during the years from 1959 through 1961. The American Lucky Casner was one of the most successful owners of the Birdcage Tipo 61. In May 1960, Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney won the 1,000-km race of Nürburg-ring. With the starting number 5, they accomplished an outstanding victory in the pouring rain against keen competition. Only one year later the Camoradi Team (Casner Motor Racing Division) repeated the winning record with Casner and Gregory as the drivers. These consecutive victories added new glory to Maserati and sustained its everlasting top position in the illustrious circle of racing car manufacturers. This model is composed of
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