Maserati 250F at Maranello Auction

Boxer · 03-19-2009, 01:00 PM

Just received the following info:

A Maserati 250F that won the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix in the hands of Stirling Moss will be sold at RM Auctions upcoming Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event on May 17th in Maranello, Italy.
“This year’s sale is exceeding our expectations. We have some incredible and unusual early cars offered for sale as well as some of the most desirable sports and racing Ferraris ever made. The recent addition of a Monaco Grand Prix-winning Maserati 250F is another incredibly exciting development. Cars like that simply don’t come to the market on any but the rarest occasions,” said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe.
The Maserati 250F is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and successful Grand Prix cars ever made. In period it enjoyed enormous competition success in the hands of legendary names such as Juan-Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss.
RM Auctions is offering for sale the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix-winning example taken to victory in the hands of Stirling Moss. Chassis number 2526 enjoyed an extensive racing career and was also driven in period by Fangio, Jean Behra, Carroll Shelby and others during the 1957 and 1958 seasons. Amazingly, the current owner is only the fourth privileged custodian of this significant car since it was manufactured.
The Maserati 250F is expected to sell for €1,700,000 - €2,000,000. For more information, visit www.rmauctions.com.

212Export · 03-20-2009, 12:36 AM

Wonderful looking car ! I wonder if I would be able to put street legal plates on it to drive it on public roads

Boxer · 03-20-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 212Export

Wonderful looking car ! I wonder if I would be able to put street legal plates on it to drive it on public roads

In most countries you could!

Granucci · 03-20-2009, 02:17 PM

those were the days.

stile - alpine · 03-24-2009, 03:46 AM

INCREDIBLE, how gorgeous F1 cars used to look and how ugly they are in 2009

JazzyO · 03-24-2009, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Boxer

In most countries you could!

I think it might fail some noise pollution laws in Western Europe...

One of my all-time favourites, the 250F. Just jaw dropping.

Onno

archiegibbs · 03-24-2009, 12:46 PM

Beautiful looking car. A real classic from the day when men were men and GP drivers were brave beyond the imagination of the current crop of pampered brats. I love seeing old films of these cars being driven by the GP legends with no more protection than a leather helmet and a pair of goggles.

03-19-2009, 01:00 PM	#1
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,792	Maserati 250F at Maranello Auction Just received the following info: A Maserati 250F that won the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix in the hands of Stirling Moss will be sold at RM Auctions upcoming Ferrari Leggenda e Passione event on May 17th in Maranello, Italy. “This year’s sale is exceeding our expectations. We have some incredible and unusual early cars offered for sale as well as some of the most desirable sports and racing Ferraris ever made. The recent addition of a Monaco Grand Prix-winning Maserati 250F is another incredibly exciting development. Cars like that simply don’t come to the market on any but the rarest occasions,” said Max Girardo, Managing Director of RM Europe. The Maserati 250F is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful and successful Grand Prix cars ever made. In period it enjoyed enormous competition success in the hands of legendary names such as Juan-Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss. RM Auctions is offering for sale the 1956 Monaco Grand Prix-winning example taken to victory in the hands of Stirling Moss. Chassis number 2526 enjoyed an extensive racing career and was also driven in period by Fangio, Jean Behra, Carroll Shelby and others during the 1957 and 1958 seasons. Amazingly, the current owner is only the fourth privileged custodian of this significant car since it was manufactured. The Maserati 250F is expected to sell for €1,700,000 - €2,000,000. For more information, visit www.rmauctions.com. Attached Images Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

03-20-2009, 02:17 PM	#4
Granucci Owner Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: far and away Ferrari Life Posts: 5,052	those were the days. Guide to the Galaxy: Don't Panic Rik -- LAH ! Current: 1990 Mondial T Cabriolet : Red/Tan 1995 456 GT 2+2 : Roso Metalizzato [Fer 311/C] & Tan

03-24-2009, 03:46 AM	#5
stile - alpine Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Brazil Ferrari Life Posts: 2,856 Name: stile	INCREDIBLE, how gorgeous F1 cars used to look and how ugly they are in 2009 "When the going gets tough, the tough get going." - J. P. Kennedy

03-24-2009, 12:46 PM	#7
archiegibbs Owner Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United Kingdom Ferrari Life Posts: 3,922 Name: Archie	Beautiful looking car. A real classic from the day when men were men and GP drivers were brave beyond the imagination of the current crop of pampered brats. I love seeing old films of these cars being driven by the GP legends with no more protection than a leather helmet and a pair of goggles. Archie

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03-20-2009, 12:36 AM	#2
212Export Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 2,288	Wonderful looking car ! I wonder if I would be able to put street legal plates on it to drive it on public roads