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A masterpiece of architecture model:
CMC Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage Chassis-Version, 1960
Technical data of the CMC model car:
- Model: Precision model hand-assembled
- Manufacturer: CMC GmbH, Classic Model Cars, Germany
- Scale: 1:18
- Item-No.: M-060
- Single parts: 1,100
- Limited Edition: ---
Model details:
- Hand-assembled model as chassis-version composed of more than 1,100 parts
- A true-to-the original filigrane metal space-frame
- Highly detailed engine with all aggregates, piping and cables
- Oil tank with movable tank cap
- Dismountable spoke wheels on aluminium rims
- Stainless- steel spokes wired by hand
- Air scoop for the cooling of the footwell made of metal
- Dashboard with detailed instruments
- Bucket seats covered with textile
- Metal fuel tank with the filler neck and movable cap
- Removable spare wheel, fastened with a leather belt
- Dismountable spoked wheels on aluminium rims. Stainless-steel spokes wired by hand
- Baseplate can be unscrewed to offer an even closer look to the space frame
- Metal cockpit-baseplate. Riveted junction plate over the cross-ties
- Independent wheel suspension in the front with twin triangular transverse control arms and telescope shock absorber
- De-Dion rear axle with cross installed compound spring of metal and telescope shock absorber
Description of the original vehicle:
A charmingly graceful body designed by the mastermind Giulio Alfieri, who integrated a light frame of barely 30 kg with more than 200 single pieces of tube. Because of this engineering innovation, the Maserati Tipo 60/61 acquired the legendary nickname “Birdcage”. Only 23 units were made during the years from 1959 through 1961.
The American Lucky Casner was one of the most successful owners of the Birdcage Tipo 61. In May 1960, Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney won the 1,000-km race of Nürburg-ring. With the starting number 5, they accomplished an outstanding victory in the pouring rain against keen competition. Only one year later the Camoradi Team (Casner Motor Racing Division) repeated the winning record with Casner and Gregory as the drivers. These consecutive victories added new glory to Maserati and sustained its everlasting top position in the illustrious circle of racing car manufacturers.
The American Lucky Casner was one of the most successful owners of the Birdcage Tipo 61. In May 1960, Stirling Moss and Dan Gurney won the 1,000-km race of Nürburg-ring. With the starting number 5, they accomplished an outstanding victory in the pouring rain against keen competition. Only one year later the Camoradi Team (Casner Motor Racing Division) repeated the winning record with Casner and Gregory as the drivers. These consecutive victories added new glory to Maserati and sustained its everlasting top position in the illustrious circle of racing car manufacturers.
Technical data of the original vehicle:
- Four cylinder inline engine 45° sloped to the right
- Displacement: 2,890 ccm
- Maximum output: 250 hp at 6,800 rpm
- Top speed: 285 km/h
- Wheel base: 2,200 mm
- Total length: 3,800 mm
- Total weight: 600 kg
- Independent wheel suspension in the front
- De-Dion rear axle with cross installed compound spring
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