Mighty Maserati 450S, another Ferrari 275 GTB/C and the all-new M4 Convertible ...
In Maserati's 100-year history, many great machines were produced but very few can rival the mighty Maserati 450S. Built around a thundering quad-cam V8, it was built in a make-or-break effort to win the 1957 World Sports Car championship. Despite victories in the Sebring 12 Hours and the Swedish Grand Prix, a catastrophic race in Caracas thwarted Maserati's efforts. Financial problems and regulation changes meant that this would be Maserati's final chance. Some of the vast investment was recouped by selling production cars and it is believed that ten examples were produced. We have today further expanded our gallery to 91-shots, featuring all examples that are known to have survived. Among them is the prototype, which will be offered by RM Auctions at their May 10th Monaco Sale. It has a pre-sale estimate of EUR 4 - 5.5 million.
Another great car to cross to block in this very well stocked sale is one of the 12 Ferrari 275 GTB/Cs produced. We have added this example, which is one of the most original survivors, to our ever expanding 108-shot gallery, which now features nine of the twelve chassis built.
Later this month, at the New York International Auto Show, BMW will reveal the all-new M4 Convertible. Like its fixed-head counterpart, it is powered by a 425 bhp straight six engine and comes with a choice of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox. Thanks to the use of lightweight materials, the M4 Convertible is 41 kg (90 lbs) lighter than its predecessor.
Also in New York, Land Rover will showcase the Vision Concept, which will offer a preview of the next generation Discovery.
Enjoy the links:
2014 BMW M4 Convertible - Images, Specifications and Information
1966 Ferrari 275 GTB/C - Images, Specifications and Information
1956 - 1958 Maserati 450S - Images, Specifications and Information
2014 Land Rover Vision Concept - Images, Specifications and Information
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