Not Sold | 1953 O.S.C.A MT4

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Not Sold (Est: £145,000 - £170,000)

1953 O.S.C.A MT4

United Kingdom • 18 Jul 2020 • Lot 205

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1953 OSCA MT4 has a storied racing history, including 2nd in class at the 1953 Mille Miglia. Re-bodied in 1959 and fitted with an Alfa Romeo 1600cc engine, it has raced extensively in the UK and Europe, making appearances at prestigious events like the Goodwood Revival and Spa.

Condition

7

The car has a rich racing history, which includes competing in prestigious events like the Mille Miglia and Le Mans. It retains its original F.I.A papers and current Technical Passport, attesting to its well-documented past. The car has been featured in notable publications like the 2011 RAC Woodcote Trophy brochure, further enhancing its appeal and historical value.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1126

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

31296 SA

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This car can be viewed in person from 14th to 18th July 2020 at our the auction site, Windsorview Lakes, Datchet, SL3 9HY OSCA, developed by the Maserati brothers, famously won the 1954 12 Hours of Sebring among 4½ litre Ferraris, the Cunningham C4R, Aston Martin DB3S and the Lancia D24s.

Despite losing their factory, the Maserati brothers remained resilient and exercised their talent under the name OSCA, an abbreviation for Officine Specializzate per la Construzioni di Automobili or 'specialised workshop for car construction'.

OSCA was just that, producing several one-off racing cars and multiple engines to accommodate a variety of motor sport and customer needs with their most prolific car the MT4, made for the 1½ litre class.

OSCA products were small, lightweight, reliable and expensive.

In fact, they rarely built a car over two litres.

The MT4 was developed for both Formula Libre (F2) and sports car racing.

To suit its dual purpose nature, it had exposed wheels and removable ...