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£3.15m (Est: £2.24m - £2.99m)

1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

Gooding Christie's • US • 15 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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£3,146,080 (Est: £2,241,330 - £2,988,440)

1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

US • 15 Aug 2026 • Lot 20

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage is a rare and historically significant competition car, notable as the first production example and one of only 17 built. It boasts a competitive racing history from 1959-1963 with notable drivers and a provenance including prominent collectors.

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Condition 

7

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Manual

RHD

United States

2452

1959

Auction

£3.15m (Est: £2.24m - £2.99m)

1959 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage

Gooding Christie's • US • 15 Aug 2026

Market Position:

Rare Sale

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Description

Car HighlightsAmong the Most Iconic and Desirable of All Maserati Competition CarsThe First Production Tipo 61 Birdcage and

One of Just 17 Examples Built

Successfully Campaigned in West Coast Events from 1959 Through 1963Raced by Bob Drake, Jim Connor, Jim Hall, Bill Krause, and Ken MilesProvenance Includes Noted Collectors Joel Finn, Steve Earle, and Robert Rubin

Retains Original

Chassis and Coachwork;

Accompanied by the Tipo 61

Engine Block Fitted to

Chassis 2452 in Period

Saleroom Addendum

Please note that Gooding Christie’s has provided a minimum price guarantee to the Seller of this Lot and therefore has a direct financial interest in this Lot.

Gooding Christie’s has financed all or a part of such interest through a third party.

Such third party generally benefits financially if the Lot is sold.

See “Minimum Price Guarantees” and “Third-Party Guarantees / Irrevocable Bids” under Important Notices for further information.

Price Analysis vs Other Tipo 61s

£3,146,080

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£3,146,080

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