A 1936 Maserati 6CM Factory Works Racer in Photos
This 1936 Maserati 6CM Factory Works race car will be offered at Broad Arrow’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este Auction.
An early lynchpin to Maserati’s legacy, the 6CM was built from 1936 through 1939 and intended to dominate what was known as the “Voiturette” class of diminutive race cars.
One of the 11 chassis kept by Maserati to be factory works racers, this 6CM was commissioned for Maserati chairman Gino Rovere, who was the first to compete with it.
The car is now powered by a 1,496 cc supercharged inline-four engine.
After a thorough restoration in 2017, chassis No.1531 took second place at the 2022 Grand Prix Historique de Monaco.
Chassis No. 1531 has a provenance that includes more than 50 races in period.
“In the world of historic race cars, collectors often must choose between provenance and preservation—rarely does one find both in equal measure,” says Yves Boitel, car specialist at Broad Arrow Auctions. “Yet, No. 1531 defies this norm: it boasts a rich competition pedigree without ever having suffered a major accident, remaining impressively intact to this day.”
The car carries an estimated value that ranges between $951,000 and $1.063 million.
