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1928 Maserati Tipo 26MM. For Mille Miglia specially Alfieri made shortened version of Tipo 26 with the same 1500cc engine. Wheelbase now equalled 2580mm (2650mm before). Besides the wheelbase, some other major changes were inclined, such as strengthened suspension, increased fuel tank, lights, electric starter, fenders, fold-down top and running boards. Also the 26MM possessed a slightly modified body with wings above the wheels. Due to alkl those modifications, the car lost some speed (180kmh) and got some extra weight (840kg). 2 cars produced, one of which was modified in 1932 and received a 1752cc engine. According to statictics, both of them entered a 1928 Mille Miglia together with one Tipo 26B MM. One Tipo 26MM should have been driven by Pietro Brunori and U.Attili, but they didn't even start the race. And another car, driven by Carlo Tonini and Luigi Parenti finished 23rd.
1. Maserati Tipo 26MM (1928 Mille Miglia, presumably C.Tonini - L.Parenti).
2. Tipo 26MM running the 1932 Pontedecimo-Giovi hill climb competition.
3. Tipo 26MM blueprint.
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Q: Could all of you say a few words comparing driving the new cars to last year’s?
JB: <...> I think this car backwards would be almost as good as last year’s car forwards.
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