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1954 OSCA MT4 by Morelli

France • 9 Jun 2023

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This 1954 OSCA MT4 by Morelli, chassis number 1147, is a historically significant sports-racer with Le Mans heritage, campaigned by the factory in 1954. It retains its matching-numbers engine and benefits from a comprehensive restoration, making it eligible for major vintage racing events.

Meticulously maintained for 28 years, the car has a rebuilt engine and gearbox, and refinished coachwork. It comes with extensive documentation, including Le Mans paperwork and restoration invoices.

Condition

8

This 1954 OSCA MT4 boasts Le Mans racing heritage and a meticulously maintained twin-cam racing engine. While benefiting from a 1990s restoration and recent engine/gearbox rebuilds, its active racing history and the age of the prior restoration suggest that it falls into the 'Excellent' category, indicating minimal cosmetic imperfections but potential for minor reconditioning to maintain its peak condition.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

1147

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

[RHD/LHD]

In 1947, after completing their 10-year contractual consultancy with the famed company they had sold to the Orsi family, the Maserati brothers founded the Officine Specializzate Costruzioni Automobili, or OSCA, which specialised in competition sports cars.

The lightweight MT4 model was powered by a proprietary aluminium inline four-cylinder engine that was eventually capped with a twin-cam head, formulating a potent adversary for Porsche’s 550 Spyder in the sub-1,500 cc racing class.

The MT4 earned the admiration of legendary drivers such as Briggs Cunningham, Jim Kimberly, and Stirling Moss, who drove one example to an impressive overall victory at the 1954 12 Hours of Sebring.

According to the combined data of Luigi Orsini’s authoritative marque history; an OSCA owner’s register; Carnet de Pesage records from the Le Mans organisers; and deep research by the consignor (including conversations with family historian and OSCA recordkeeper Alfieri Maserati), chassis number 1147 is one ...