Maserati Tipo 61 “Birdcage” – 24h Le Mans 1961 – No. 24 – Briggs Cunningham & Bill Kimberley

Maserati Tipo 61 “Birdcage” – 24h Le Mans 1961 – No. 24 – Briggs Cunningham & Bill Kimberley

Kit: Profil 24.
Body: Fibreglass (GFRP), resin and metal parts.
Chassis: Modified Schöler sidewinder, with 4 ball bearings, 3mm carbon axle at the front and 3mm steel axle at the rear, highly detailed spoke wire rims, plastic gears and guide, Fox motor, and PU tires.
Weight: 176g.
Built by: an unknown German enthusiast (body and chassis – perfect) and YGR (details on the body).
 
Notes: The car is in perfect condition though it has been raced. It is one of the most challenging, detailed and spectacular models ever designed and built. It comes with a Historic Challenge Wagenpass from the race in Kassel (8th – 9th of November 2024) with 20 points.
 
It also won the “Concours d’Élégance” at the season’s finale (3rd Race) of the Historic Challenge in Kassel on the 9th of November 2024 after a tie with our other car, the Lotus 19 – V8 289 c.i. – Archway Ford 1964 – No. 2 – 😊:


 Price: CHF 1’600