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Now up for your considerationis this1/18 Scale 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Chassis by CMC. This isEASILY ONE OF THE MOSTAMAZINGLY DETAILED MODELSyou'll ever lay your eyes on, and you can spend hours just gazing at it. I know it feels like I did. You would never think that anyone can packOVER 1,100 PARTSin a model small enough to sit on your hand. This model is anOUT-OF-PRODUCTION LIMITED EDITION ITEMand I don't see any others listed anywhere.
And as aBONUSjust so you get the full picture, I am including a1/18 Scale 1960 Maserati Tipo 61 by MinichampsforTWICE THE OOOHsandAAAHsfrom anyone who sees them. This is the#53 car driven by Bill Krause when he won the 1960 LA Times Grand Prix at Riverside Raceway.PLUS, I am also throwing inTWO Clear Acrylic Displaysso you can proudly display theseWONDERFUL WORKS OF ART. Now you won't need to risk breaking your precious models just to see the intricate details.
So what's the catch? There is a reserve.
These items are inMINT CONDITION FROM INSIDE OUTand were brought together specifically for this sale. They haveNEVER BEEN DISPLAYED.
About the Car(Excerpt from Wikipedia and the box)
TheMaserati Tipo 61(commonly referred to as theMaserati Birdcage) issportsracing carsof the early 1960s. The car was produced between 1959 and 1961 byMaseratifor racing in the24 Hours of Le Mansendurance classic. It used an intricate tubularspace framechassis, containing about welded together, hence the nickname "Birdcage".This method of construction provided a more rigid and, at the same time, lighter chassis than other sports cars of the time.By recessing the windscreen base into the bodywork, Maserati was able to reduce the effect of new Le Mans rules demanding a tall windscreen.Tipo 61featured a 2.9-liter 4-cylinder engine of 250hp (186kW), located in the front at a 45° angle for a weight of 600kg (1,323lb) pushing the car at a speed of 285km/h (177mph).
TheLos Angeles Times Grand Prixwas asports car raceheld at theRiverside International Raceway. The race was held throughout the track's existence, from 1957 until 1987. The race was sponsored by theLos Angeles Timesto raise money for its charities. The Special Events director wasGlenn Davis, the winner of the 1946Heisman Trophy. During the early 1970s, the event was the season ending race for style="margin-top: 0.4em; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 19px; font-family: sans-serif; ">End Excerpt
These models have all the features you would expect:
CMC Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Chassis:
- Hand assembled model of chassis version composed of more than 1,100 parts
- A true-to-the-original metal space-frame
- Highly detailed engine with full plumbing and wiring
- Movable gas and oil caps on metal tanks
- Metal air scoop for floor pan cooling
- Dashboard with detailed instruments
- Textile-covered bucket seats
- Removable hand-wired stainless-steel spoked wheels on aluminum rims
- Removable baseplate reveals even more detail
- Riveted stiffeners used for metal floorplate in cockpit
- Working steering with detailed suspension
Minichamps Maserati Tipo 61:
- Highly detailed cockpit, exterior, and engine compartment
- Mostly metal construction with some plastic parts
- Hood tilts to show off the Detailed Engine
- Removable trunk lid reveals spare tire and fuel tank
- #53 Racing Livery as raced to victory by Bill Krause at the 1960 LA Times Grand Prix
- Detailed suspension and working steering
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