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For Sale at Auction: 1958 Maserati 450S in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Vehicle Description


1958 Maserati 450S Evocation Roadster
Designer: Valerio Colotti

Estimate: $275,000 - $350,000

Chassis Number: SRA15096AW
Engine: 4933cc "Quad-cam" V8
4 X Weber 45 DCNF Carburetors/400 bhp
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
Four Wheel Hydraulic Disc Brakes

Faithful Recreation of a Legend
Original Maserati Power Plant
Hand-Formed Alloy Body
Created to FIA Standards

The Model: In 1956, Maserati announced to new big engines, a 3.5 Liter in-line six and a revolutionary 4.5 Liter V8. Taking a starring role in the world of racing was the very limited production 450S. It attracted names like Behra, Moss and Fangio, who all took turns behind the wheel of these impressive vehicles. Even an American legend, Carroll Shelby drove a 450S, a car that he affectionately nicknamed "Big Hawg". Compared to most of the post-war racing machines produced by Maserati, which were in the 1.5 to 3.0 Liter range, these were massive cars. Maserati produced just nine of these cars and each one carried unique features that set them apart from the others. Unfortunately, being competition vehicles several of them suffered major damage and were either scrapped or destroyed. It is felt among experts that is one of these cars were to come to the market today, it would be valued at between six to eight million dollars, and those numbers are probably on the conservative side.

The Car: We are proud to present an absolute beautifully built automobile. As the owner has told us, "This superb Maserati recreation is true to the original and has been built to a very high standard, remaining true to the original drawings of the Maserati 450s. Registered as a 1958 Maserati Historic Vehicle with a V5C document confirming this. �The car is built on a tubular space frame, panelled in 3003 aluminium and finished in aircraft grade enamel paint the engine is. 4933(cc) Maserati quadcam V8 with four downdraft twin choke 45 DCNF carburetors, all this is mated to a four-speed transaxle gearbox. �This car offers power, noise and speed in abundance. �An exquisite car and beautifully presented." Keeping true to the original design and concept of this car, about the only major upgrade has employing a four-wheel disc brake system. Finished Italian Race Red, the driver's cockpit is all business. Attention to detail was applied with the wrap-around Plexiglass windscreen, high mounted racing mirrors and an absolute minimum of creature comforts. The custom exhaust system is routed through stainless steel tubing and ported to body-side pipes. Chrome wire wheels with knock-off hubs set off the visual impact of this tribute to one of the greatest racing machines ever created. This car will provide all the thrills, power and excitement of a real 450S, but at a fraction of their values.

Vehicle Details

  • 1958 Maserati 450S
  • Listing ID: CC-946876
  • Price: Auction Vehicle
  • Location:Fernandina Beach, Florida
  • Year:1958
  • Make:Maserati
  • Model:450S
  • Odometer:0
  • Stock Number:2618
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