-

RETURN SITE CONTENTS PAGE
RETURN TO MAIN GALLERY INDEX

RETURN TO MASERATI GALLERY INDEX

Maserati Tipo 450S
The Maserati RACE Car Gallery

Tipo 450S Gallery

TO START OF THIS GALLERY

TO SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS VEHICLE

Specifications

Previous

PREVIOUS GALLERY

NEXT GALLERY

Next
Notes
Whilst the original concept may have perhaps gone back to Columbo it was Tadaeucci who supervised the engine development.  Utilising the experience with the 4 cylinder 150S and 200S similar relative dimensions to the 150S were used. Colotti had the task of ensuring the 400 bhp could get to the ground and this was achieved by the transmission, with the 5-speed gearbox in unit with the ZF self-blocking differential being carried within the wheelbase in a longitudinal position so as to not overload the rear axle - a problem encountered on the 350S.  The frame was a relative of the 300S and was influenced by the 350S.  The first engine was mounted on the original 350S frame in 1956, but the car did not compete until 1957 in Buenos Aires with a new body and frame, and following a change in the engine firing order which eliminated major vibrations. It was competitive throughout the 1957 year.  At Le Mans in that year it appeared in a special body designed by Frank Costin and built hurriedly by Zagato.  For that event and the Mille Miglia a two speed supplementary transmission was used with an overdrive function.  Outlawed by the 3.0 litre rule in 1958 the car went on to great success in the US and in the marine use of the engine.

TO TOP OF PAGE
Maserati  Tipo 450S
Tipo450S_cr01.jpg (47375 bytes) Tipo 450S at the Mille Miglia. Cancellieri
Tipo450S_cr01_cock.jpg (42311 bytes) Tipo 450S - cockpit  Cancellierie
Tipo450S_CostinZagato_sn4501_BjoernSchmidt.jpg (32547 bytes) Tipo 450S - (#4501 then #4512) designed by Frank Costin for Stirling Moss and built (hurriedly) by Zagato for the 1957 Le Mans.  Photographs on rest of page are courtesy of Barchetta

Tipo450S_sn4510_mm2000_Barchetta1.jpg (62816 bytes)

 TO TOP OF LISTTipo 450S (#4510) Owned by Frank Harrison who acquired it through Carrol Shelby in 1958.  Car was extensively campaigned in the US by Walt Cline and Jim Hall

Tipo450S_sn4510_mm2000_Barchetta2.jpg (43342 bytes)

 TO TOP OF LISTTipo 450S (#4510)  Now owned by Tom Hollfelder (USA)

Tipo450S_sn4510_mm2000_Barchetta3.jpg (40708 bytes)

 TO TOP OF LISTTipo 450S (#4510) All photographs of #4510 are courtesy of Barchetta

Tipo450S_sn4510_mm2000_Barchetta4.jpg (55328 bytes)

 TO TOP OF LISTTipo 450S (#4510) 

Tipo450S_sn4510_mm2000_Barchetta5.jpg (65510 bytes)

 TO TOP OF LISTTipo 450S (#4510) 

Tipo450S_sn4510_mm2000_Barchetta6.jpg (72499 bytes)

 TO TOP OF LISTTipo 450S (#4510) 
                 
TO TOP OF PAGE   TO TOP OF LIST
 

 Maserati 3500GT
MASERATI CLUB OF AUSTRALIA, Inc.
PO Box 6058  CROMER  VIC  3193  AUSTRALIA		 Phone:
Fax:		 61  3  9515 0311
61  3  9515 0321
Send mail to with any questions or comments. 
Copyright © Reark Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. 
Last updated:   Monday, June 30, 2003.