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correct steel tubing and welding techniques.   at the 2012 Concours d’Elegance in Kuwait.
        Original Birdcage parts were used, including   In May 2013 it won Best of Show at the Keels
        an original cylinder head, lower crankcase    & Wheels Concours d’Elegance in Texas
        and sump, transaxle, cam covers and engine    and was later displayed at Amelia Island
        block. The engine components were all sent    in 2014. Additionally, this car returned to
        to a Maserati specialist’s shop in Modena,    England, where it was campaigned and seen at
        completely reassembled and dyno-tested. The   Goodwood and Salon de Prive.
        engine was then mounted in the frame and sent   This well may be the most documented
        to Steve Hart Restoration & Race Preparation   Tipo 60/61 Birdcage in these current times.
        in England, where additional original Birdcage   Representing over 10 years of exhaustive
        parts – including rear lights, repeater lights,   research, accurate restoration by experts in
        tachometer, ignition switch, starter button,   the field with complete records, documents
        indicator switch and front hubs – were added.  and photos of the process, this re-creation is
        Once complete, the necessary documentation    a wonderful example of Maserati’s sports car
        was submitted to the U.K. Motor Sports        racing history, and is in all respects ready to
        Association and the Maserati was granted      demonstrate its on track abilities with its new
        full FIA certification in 2010, allowing it to   owner behind the wheel.
        partake in any historic racing event in the   – Eric Becker
        world. The car was invited to and displayed   For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit Barrett-Jackson.com




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                                                      THE MASERATI WAS GRANTED FULL FIA CERTIFICATION IN
                                                      2010, ALLOWING IT TO PARTAKE IN ANY HISTORIC RACING
                                                      EVENT IN THE WORLD.

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