£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
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.
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
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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.
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Price Analysis vs Other Tipo 61s
£3,146,080
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£3,146,080
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This vehicle comes to market rarely. In auction records we've only seen 4 sold before
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