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1956 Maserati A6G/54 Spider

Coachwork by Frua
Gooding & Co. Geared Online, October 2020
Monday, 26 October - Friday, 30 October 2020
$1,892,000
Sale Price
$2M - 2.75M
Est. Range
30 October 2020
Sold Date
49
Lot Number
#1-
Older restoration
Gooding & Company
Auction House
Chassis No. 2180; Engine No. 2146. 1985-cc, 160-hp I-6, 4-speed manual. Three Weber 40DCO3 carburetors, twin-plug head, chrome-spoke Borrani wire wheels, Pirelli tires.

Evaluation: At one time 289 Ford powered, it now has an appropriate A6G engine, gearbox, and differential. 2008 Villa d’Este class winner. The paint is far better than new; upholstery and chrome are impeccable. Underbody is painted grey like new. A high quality older restoration no longer ready for the concours field, with age and careful use showing, but still an outstanding, beautiful automobile.

Bottom line: Last seen at Bonhams Quail Lodge auction in 2017 where it was bid to $2,350,000, this is an exceptional automobile with a refined drivetrain and chassis and beautiful Frua coachwork. It was the prototype for the following series production of just nine examples. It is an extraordinary automobile and neither the buyer nor the seller should feel regret over this price.

by Rick Carey
29 November 2020

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