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March 27, 2023

1957 Maserati 300S Race Car

by Mike –

There were 28 Maserati 300S race cars produced between 1955 and 1958. The engine is a 3-liter inline 6-cylinder with three Weber carburetors that produces 260 hp.

Maserati 300S

Maserati 300S

The light weight tubular chassis is covered by a beautiful aluminum body by Medardo Fantuzzi. It has alloy drum brakes and a DeDion type rear axle.

The race results were mixed but a 300S won at the Nurburgring and Buenos Aires in 1956.

Maserati 300S

This great example of a 1950s Maserati race car was at the Marin Sonoma Concours d’Elegance in 2010.

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Maserati logo

This Maserati logo looks like it could be dangerous.

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