2026 |
Pebble Beach Auctions1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage
Coachwork by Allegretti
SOLD $4,240,000
Estimate
$3,000,000 - $4,000,000
Chassis
2452
Engine
2454 (See Text)
Car Highlights
Among the Most Iconic and Desirable of All Maserati Competition Cars
The First Production Tipo 61 Birdcage and One of Just 17 Examples Built
Successfully Campaigned in West Coast Events from 1959 Through 1963
Raced by Bob Drake, Jim Connor, Jim Hall, Bill Krause, and Ken Miles
Provenance Includes Noted Collectors Joel Finn, Steve Earle, and Robert Rubin
Retains Original Chassis and Coachwork; Accompanied by the Tipo 61 Engine Block Fitted to Chassis 2452 in Period
Saleroom Addendum
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