1949 Maserati A6/1500

The A6 1500 offered here chassis 086 is from the midpoint of the 61 cars built between 1947 and 1951.  It is the first of an estimated ten A6 1500s fitted with the optional competition engine and is one of just two known survivors. Maserati did much more than simply bolt two additional carbs to the head. Modifications included high-compression pistons a revised camshaft profile and reinforcements cast into the aluminum and magnesium cylinder blocks. The enhancements significantly raised power from the single-carbureted base version from 65 to a very handy 90 horsepower. The car is authentically detailed and the only deviations from original specs are the lovely ruby red paint color and the fitment of sparkling Borrani wire wheels. However the original Maserati CABO bimetal wheels (incorporating a steel disc with aluminum rims) are included along with Blockley tires and proper hubs.