Alfieri's spaceframe masterpiece — ~200 small-diameter tubes at 36 kg, engine canted 45°, Moss on debut at Reims 1959.
Giulio Alfieri's spaceframe masterpiece: ~200 small-diameter tubes weighing just 36 kg, the four-cylinder engine canted 45° for a low bonnet, 250F-derived suspension and transaxle, disc brakes; Stirling Moss won its debut at Reims, July 1959; every car sold to privateers after Maserati's works withdrawal.
The mid-engined Tipo 63/64/65 descendants followed.
The definitive front-engined Maserati sports-racer and one of the most charismatic spaceframe designs of its era. Chassis authentication and documented competition history are the defining factors.
| Variant | Years | Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipo 60 | 1959–1960 | — | 1,990cc four; 6 built. Per Wikipedia/Maserati. |
| Tipo 61 | 1960–1961 | — | 2,890cc four, 250 hp at 6,800 rpm; 16 built plus the first chassis converted from Tipo 60 spec. Per Wikipedia/Maserati. |
Authenticate stamped chassis, engine and body numbers against Maserati Classiche records in Modena. For the Tipo 60/61 specifically, verify chassis identity (6 Tipo 60 / 16 Tipo 61 plus the converted first chassis) and documented competition history against Maserati Classiche records.
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.
Regional ranges authored independently — each reflects its local market, not an FX conversion
Each region quoted in its local currency — independent market readings, not FX conversions
| Date | Auction | Car | Mileage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 2013 | RM Sotheby's Monterey | 1960 Tipo 61 'Birdcage' | — | $2,090,000 Sold |
| 2018-08-04 | Coys Schloss Dyck | 1959 Tipo 60/61 'Birdcage' | — | €1,672,500 Sold |
Alfieri's spaceframe masterpiece and a defining front-engined sports-racer. Chassis authentication and documented competition history separate the strongest examples.
Our view, not advice. This section is Car Collector International's editorial judgement on where this model sits in the collector market, based on the production, specification and market data set out in this guide. It is not a recommendation to buy or sell and it is not investment advice. Values can fall as well as rise.
Get new buyer's guides and collector market intelligence delivered to your inbox. No spam. We respect your inbox.
The valuation figures in this guide are for research purposes only and do not constitute financial or investment advice. See our full disclaimer.
