Maseratis
In the Vintage Auto Heritage Foundation
CAL= car on loan to VAHF from Classic Autos Ltd.)) 

Index:

01.  '48 Maserati A6G-1500 Pinin Farina "single cam" (#60) (CAL-in restoration)
02.  '50 Maserati A6G-1500 Pinin Farina "single cam" (#106) (CAL)
03.  '51 Maserati A6G-2000 Pinin Farina "single cam" (#2020)
04.  '51 Maserati A6G-2000 Pinin Farina "single cam" (#2022) (CAL-in restoration)
05.  '51 Maserati A6G-2000 Frua Spyder "single cam" (#2017) (CAL-in restoration)
06.  '52 Maserati A6G-2000 Pinin Farina "single cam" (#2023) (CAL-in restoration)
07.  '55 Maserati A6G/54 Berlinetta Frua (#2103)
08.  '55 Maserati A6G-2000 Frua Spyder on A6GCS/53 frame (#2110)
09. '56 Maserati A6G-2000 Allemano "twin cam" (#2115) (CAL)
10. '56 Maserati A6G-2000 Allemano "twin cam" (#2117)
11. '57 Maserati A6G-2000 Frua Spyder "twin cam) (#2180) (CAL-in restoration)
12. '58 3500GT Touring Spyder (#101*124*) (CAL-in restoration)
13. '60 Maserati 5000GT Touring (#103*010*) (CAL)
14. '60 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (#101*775*) (CAL)
15. '61 Maserati 5000GT Allemano (#103*014*) (CAL-in restoration)
16. '62 Maserati 5000GT Frua (#103*060*)
17. '62 Maserati 5000GT Allemano (#103*028*) "the Indianapolis"
18. '62 Maserati 3500GT Frua prototype (#101*1496*)  (CAL - in restoration)
19. '62 Maserati 3500GT (#101*2102*) (CAL-in restoration)
20. '63 Maserati 3500GTi (#101*2490*)  (CAL)
21. '64 Mistral Spyder Prototype (#109*003*) (CAL)

Ghibli Open Cup Race Series

22. '96 Ghibli Open Cup Race Car (#361*301*)

VAHF

09. Maserati A6G-2000 (#2115): 

Mid-fifties production design of which there were 21 examples produced from Turinese coach builder Serafino Allemano, 17 by coachbuilder Frua, and 21 examples by Zagato, including 1 Spyder. Vertical in-line 6 cylinder dual overhead cam engine, producing 150bhp @6,000rpm.

VAHF example shown above: 1956 A6G- 2000 GT Allemano, chassis (#2115),  6-cylinder 2000cc engine, built in May, 1956 as an Allemano bodied coupé. Original exterior color was grey with an interior of red leather. Sold first to the ex-Formula One driver Baron de Graffenried. 

13. '60 Maserati 5000GT Touring (#103*010*) "Shah of Persia"

14. Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (#101*775*): 

Debuting at the Salon of Turin Motor Show in 1959, the Vignale Spyder was an instant classic which still commands respect and a premium price today. All Vignale Spyders had serial numbers ending in odd numbers distinguishing them from the serial numbers of the coupés.

16. '62 Maserati 5000GT Frua (#103*060*)

19. Maserati 5000GT (#103*028* the "Indianapolis"):

  One of the most unique road cars Maserati (or anyone else) ever built, the 5000GT incorporated all the qualities which made the marque exclusive and distinctive. Debuting at the Turin Show in 1959, the first 5000 was shown with a barely modified road version of the monstrous 450S racing engine which in race version was perhaps the fastest Sports Racer of its day. Needless to say, with this powerhouse strapped to its chassis the 5000 was in its day, the fastest street legal GT car made. 

It was also the most expensive with an original offering price of 7.5 million lira. For the few lucky individuals who knew about and could afford the 5000GT, there were few examples to be had. Adding to the exclusivity of the series, only 32 total examples were built, with coachwork stylings spread across 9 of the most famous Italian car designers of the era. 

These numbered as follows: 21 (the "series" production) by Allemano, 3 Touring bodied, 1 designed by Michelotti and built by Ghia,1 designed by Michelotti and built by Vignale, 2 by Frua, 1 from Pinin Farina, 2 Monterosa, and 1 Bertone. 5000GT's were produced from 1959-1964.

VAHF example shown above: 1961 5000GT (#101*028*), Allemano bodied "Indianapolis": a special, one-off, version of the "series" car. Built in October of 1961, the original color was silver grey with a red leather interior. The grillwork was unique to this Allemano version along with the side script pictured above. The first owner was Mr. William H. Brown of Pittsburgh, PA.

21. '64 Mistral Spyder Prototype (#109*003*)

Maserati Ghibli Open Cup Race Cars: In the early 90's Maserati got the idea to build a special racing version of their second series Ghibli road car 
specifically for owners to compete in what would be known as the Ghibli Open Cup Championship. Under the organization and direction of the 
Modenese firm, Historica Selecta (headed by Dott. Adolfo Orsi), this one-off race was organized and run during 1995 with great success. After the '95 
season the cars were offered a factory upgrade in the form of the below listed "Evolution" kit. The 1996 cars were considerably stronger and, in spite of 
the cancellation of the '96 series after only 2 races due to economic restrictions,  many private owners still race the cars to success on European 
circuits in the various GT championships. Specifications follow photos.

VAHF example (on loan): 

'96 Ghibli Open Cup #361*220* shown above. Chassis #361*220* is a (white) '95 car upgraded via the "evolution kit" to '96 specs. This was the #11 car during the 1995 Ghibli Open Cup Championship which in the hands of Federico D'Amore won first place in the professional class and took second place overall in the series.

COMPLETE GHIBLI OPEN CUP SPECIFICATIONS

 0-60mph:  4.1 seconds
 Top Speed:  167mph

Technical specifications:

•  Engine:   2.0L (1996 cc) 90 degree V6
•  Aluminum engine block and cylinder heads
•  Four-overhead camshafts; four valves per cylinder
•  Twin (IHI) turbochargers, and two intercoolers
•  Magneti Marelli integrated electronic multipoint fuel injection
•  Bore and stroke: 82x63 mm /Compression ratio 7.6:1
•  Max power:  kW 235 (330 Bhp) at 6500 rpm
•  Max torque:  Nm 378 (38,5 Kgm) at 4000 rpm
•  Racing mufflers
•  Gearbox:   6 speed Getrag manual, Sintered single plate dry-clutch.
•  Rear wheel drive with limited slip differential

Front suspension:

• Modified McPherson struts (for adjustable camber) mounted on uniball 
• Racing Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs
• Increased diameter anti-roll bar.

• Oblique arms
• Racing Bilstein shock absorbers and Eibach springs
• Increased diameter anti-roll bar
• Power assisted rack and pinion steering

• Front and rear competition floating w/ventilated & drilled discs
• Four-pot aluminum Brembo calipers
• Servo assistance with ABS

• Magnesium front 8.25Jx18"; rear 9Jx18"

• Michelin slicks (or rains) front 21/65-18 rear 24/65-18

• Max length = 4215 mm
• Max width = 1780 mm
• Max height = 1272 mm
• Wheelbase  = 2510 mm
• Weight in race trim = 1270 kg (2800 lbs)

• Roll cage
• Sparco racing seat
• Nardi racing steering wheel
• Aluminum gear shift lever and pedals + driver footrest
• 5 point TRW safety belt
• Automatic fire system and manual fire extinguisher
• Aluminum fireproof lining for doors and rear passenger seat compartment
• Aluminum sump guard
• Modified fuel system with auxiliary pump and external fuel reservoir
• Battery cut-off in the boot with control at the windscreen base
• Quick fill fuel tank cap.

• New racing mufflers
• Shorter final drive ratio (3.90:1)
• Completely re-designed competition braking system with four-pot calipers and floating, ventilated and drilled discs (front 355 mm, rear 313 mm)
• Completely redesigned front suspension without rubber bushings, mounted on uniball
• Struts with larger bearings and adjustable McPherson strut upper connection
• Modified steering geometry and servo assistance
• Rear suspension without rubber bushings
• New magnesium wheels: front 8.25Jx18" rear 9.00Jxl8"
• New Michelin tires: front 21/65-18; rear 24/65-18;
• New headlamps
• New front bumper with spoiler and larger air-intakes for intercoolers and brakes
• Modified and larger bonnet air-intakes
• Larger splitter at the windscreen base
• Modified miniskirts
• Modified rear bumper
• Fiberglass boot lid, with integrated spoiler
• Further lightened interior
• New roll cage (FIA homologated)