The definitive front-engined Grand Prix car — Fangio's fifth World Championship, the 1957 Nürburgring drive, and 46 GPs of history.
The definitive front-engined Grand Prix car, built for the 2.5-litre Formula 1: Fangio won its debut, the 1954 Argentine GP, en route to that year's title, and returned in 1957 to take his fifth championship in the lightweight T2 — including the legendary Nürburgring victory of 4 August 1957.
Eight championship wins from 277 entries across 46 GPs; Moss, Behra, and Maria Teresa de Filippis — Formula 1's first woman driver — all raced 250Fs.
The defining front-engined Grand Prix car of the 2.5-litre F1 era and the car of Fangio's fifth World Championship. Chassis authentication and documented competition history are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250F | 1954–1956 | Not separately recorded | 2,493cc straight-six, 220 hp initially; streamliner and Fantuzzi long-nose bodies. 26 built, each unique as the design evolved; drum-braked throughout. Per marque references. |
| 250F T2 | 1956–1958 | Not separately recorded | Lighter multi-tubular frame; works V12 experiment of 1957, 315 bhp. 26 built, each unique as the design evolved; drum-braked throughout. Per marque references. |
Authenticate stamped chassis, engine and body numbers against Maserati Classiche records in Modena. For the 250F specifically, verify chassis identity and documented competition history against Maserati Classiche records; each of the 26 cars is unique as the design evolved.
Confirm body originality, coachbuilder identity (where applicable) and restoration standard against a Maserati marque specialist.
Confirm continuous service history and any rebuild history for the engine, gearbox and driveline against a marque specialist.
Restoration standard, originality of body and driveline, and any documented ownership record are the main value drivers.
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The definitive front-engined Grand Prix car and the car of Fangio's fifth championship. Chassis authentication and documented competition history separate the strongest examples.
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