The Maserati Tipo 60/61 (commonly referred to as the Maserati Birdcage) are a series of sports racing cars produced between 1959 and 1961 by Italian automobile manufacturer Maserati for privateers racing in sports car events including the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 2-litre and 3-litre racing category. [2]

Aug 11, 2020 · Developed in the late 1950s by Maserati's chief engineer Giulio Alfieri, the Birdcage was developed as a replacement for Maserati's aging series of roofless front-engine race cars that ran...

The Maserati Birdcage 75th is a functional concept car designed and developed by a Pininfarina design team led by Lowie Vermeersch, including Jason Castriota and Giuseppe Randazzo under the direction of Ken Okuyama. [2] It was first introduced at the 2005 Geneva Auto Show.

The Maserati Birdcage made its mark quickly in the racing world. Its most notable success came in the 1000 km Nürburgring in 1960 and 1961, where the Tipo 61 showcased its capabilities by competing against and beating many of the best sports cars of its era.

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Jun 24, 2023 · Nicknamed the “Birdcage” after the appearance of its intricate tubular chassis, the Maserati Tipo 61 was arguably the company’s finest sports car. It won at the Nürburgring in 1960 and 1961, and according to Stirling Moss and Marino Franchitti, was a delight to drive.

May 18, 2020 · In order to produce such a machine, brilliant engineer Giulio Alfieri decided to make the most of Le Mans regulations, lightening Maserati’s chassis to the absolute minimum while still using four-cylinder power.

To properly rival the Ferraris in international events, where a 3.0-liter displacement limit was in effect, Maserati created the Tipo 61 version of the Birdcage design. It was virtually identical to the Tipo 60 save for its engine, which was stretched to the absolute maximum allowed by the block and a reinforced drive shaft.

Weighing less than 70 pounds, this chassis earned the new Maserati its “Birdcage” nickname and provided an extremely lightweight platform with exceptional torsional rigidity.

Profile of Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage chassis 2470 sold by RM Auctions at the 2010 Monaco sale; includes history, photo gallery and Rick Carey's report.