The Maserati A6 GCS with the elegant “berlinetta” (coupé) body from Pininfarina was designed by a young Aldo Bravarone in 1953 and presented at the Turin Motor Show in 1954. It was the last Maserati to be penned up by the legendary Turin coachbuilder Pininfarina.
The idea for the Berlinetta or coupe came about as the Roman Maserati dealer, Guglielmo Dei, wanted to meet his sporty clientele’s demand for more comfort, especially in bad weather.
After the war, the new technical department at Maserati, led by chief designer Giulio Alfieri, worked on several racing car projects at the Modena factory, among them – and crucial for the company’s future success A6, A6 G, A6 GCM, A6 GCS (Ghisa Corsa Sport) and the A6 G/54 series, which were sold to private drivers and performed well in the 1.5- and 2.0-litre classes on racetracks and in road races.
As early as 1947, road versions of the small six-cylinder Maserati A6 were made. The bodies were all open, ‘Barchetta’ types and were designed and manufactured by the likes of Allemano, Bertone, Fantuzzi, Fiandri e Malagoli, Frua, Ghia, Pininfarina, Vignale and Zagato.
Just four – all slightly different – examples of the A6 GCS Berlinetta (coupé) were made, all of which exist today, and which rank among the most sought-after classic Maseratis. Some would argue that the A6 GCS is among the most beautiful cars the world has ever seen.
Specifications
The engine of the A6 GCS is a six-cylinder two-liter inline engine with a cast iron block, dry sump lubrication and an alloy cylinder head with two overhead camshafts, twin ignition and three twin Weber horizontal carburettors. The gearbox is four-speed.
The aluminum bodywork was built on a tubular lattice frame.
The front wheels were suspended in double wishbones while at the rear, a rigid rear axle with coil springs.
The large 16” Rudge-Whitworth Milano (Borrani) wire wheels housed huge drum brakes.
Power is quoted at approximately 170HP at 7300RPM which helps to take the Maserati A6 GCS to a top speed of 235km/h.
This example of the Maserati A6 GCS is an extremely well-made replica built to exacting standard by the highly recognized company Pur Sang in Argentina. Known to build exacting replicas of rare vintage and classic sports cars, their work is recognised the world over. Among those to recognise their work is arch enthusiast Jay Leno, who has several Pur Sang builds in his collection.
The Maserati A6 GCS is one of just two ever build by Pur Sang and was delivered in 2020.
In current ownership, the car has had considerable time spend to optimize and hone its driving capabilities and it now drives as the thoroughbred racing car its maker intended in 1953.
The Maserati A6 GCS is registered as a 1953 model on current German (EU) registration papers. A previous US registration document is also present.
Please get in touch for more info, photos and a video of the car running. A visit to experience the Maserati first hand, can naturally be organised. The car is for sale for a fixed price of 595.000 Euros – if you are seriously interested please send me a mail to kay@collectorscarworld.com
Photos by Anders Ingvartsen / Sincere Studio
