Maserati 350S
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Maserati 350S were three racing cars made by Maserati
of Italy
, built by Giulio Alfieri
, aluminum body design by Medardo Fantuzzi
, both Maserati engineers.
The first chassis #3501 was developed 1955, using the chassis of a Maserati 300S
, and the 3.5-litre straight-six engine under development for the future Maserati 3500
GT (see this for engine details). It was crashed by Stirling Moss
in the Mille Miglia
of 1956, then scrapped.
Chassis #3502 (second) was rather similar to the first, to be bought by Luigi Piotti
. Engine output was 325 bhp at 6200 rpm.
It was bought by Tony Parravano in 1957, and sold to Connecticut
in 1974, where it still resides (2004).
Chassis #3503 (third) came early 1957. It first used the straight-six, but was converted to 3.5-litre V12 engine
(335 bhp at 9000 rpm). It also had a five-speed developed for the Maserati 250F
. Engine failure caused it to never be Hans Herrmann
in the 1957 Mille Miglia
. It was later entered by Luigi Piotti
and Roberto Bonomi
in the Buenos Aires
1000 km (1957). The car resides in Belgium
(2005), although a second of same chassis #3503 is said to have existed.
Maserati
Maserati is an Italian luxury car manufacturer established on December 1, 1914, in Bologna. The company's headquarters is now in Modena, and its emblem is a trident. It has been owned by the Italian car giant Fiat S.p.A. since 1993...
of Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, built by Giulio Alfieri
Giulio Alfieri
Giulio Alfieri was an Italian automobile engineer, affiliated with Maserati in Modena, Italy since 1953, where he was central to the development of racing and production cars in the 1950s and 1960s.Alfieri was born in Parma...
, aluminum body design by Medardo Fantuzzi
Medardo Fantuzzi
Medardo Fantuzzi was an Italian automotive engineer, known for his Carrozzeria Fantuzzi body workshop.He and his brother, Gino Fantuzzi were famous for their affiliation with Maserati, where they got involved in building the Maserati A6 GCS , Maserati 350S and Maserati 200S...
, both Maserati engineers.
The first chassis #3501 was developed 1955, using the chassis of a Maserati 300S
Maserati 300S
The Maserati 300S was a racing car produced by Maserati of Italy between 1955-58, which competed in the FIA's World Sportscar Championship. Twenty eight examples were produced....
, and the 3.5-litre straight-six engine under development for the future Maserati 3500
Maserati 3500
Maserati 3500 was a 2-door coupé and convertible made by Maserati of Italy. It was the company's first attempt at the Gran Turismo market and large-volume production.- History :...
GT (see this for engine details). It was crashed by Stirling Moss
Stirling Moss
Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss, OBE FIE is a former racing driver from England...
in the Mille Miglia
Mille Miglia
The Mille Miglia was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 ....
of 1956, then scrapped.
Chassis #3502 (second) was rather similar to the first, to be bought by Luigi Piotti
Luigi Piotti
Luigi Piotti was a racing driver from Italy. He participated in 8 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on January 22, 1956. He scored no championship points....
. Engine output was 325 bhp at 6200 rpm.
It was bought by Tony Parravano in 1957, and sold to Connecticut
Connecticut
Connecticut is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States. It is bordered by Rhode Island to the east, Massachusetts to the north, and the state of New York to the west and the south .Connecticut is named for the Connecticut River, the major U.S. river that approximately...
in 1974, where it still resides (2004).
Chassis #3503 (third) came early 1957. It first used the straight-six, but was converted to 3.5-litre V12 engine
V12 engine
A V12 engine is a V engine with 12 cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of six cylinders, usually but not always at a 60° angle to each other, with all 12 pistons driving a common crankshaft....
(335 bhp at 9000 rpm). It also had a five-speed developed for the Maserati 250F
Maserati 250F
The Maserati 250F was a racing car made by Maserati of Italy used in '2.5 litre' Formula One racing between January 1954 and November 1960. Twenty-six examples were made.-Mechanical details:...
. Engine failure caused it to never be Hans Herrmann
Hans Herrmann
Hans Herrmann is a former Formula One and Sports car racing driver from Stuttgart, Germany.In F1, he participated in 19 World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on August 2, 1953...
in the 1957 Mille Miglia
Mille Miglia
The Mille Miglia was an open-road endurance race which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 ....
. It was later entered by Luigi Piotti
Luigi Piotti
Luigi Piotti was a racing driver from Italy. He participated in 8 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, debuting on January 22, 1956. He scored no championship points....
and Roberto Bonomi
Roberto Bonomi
Roberto Wenceslao Bonomi Oliva was a racing driver who took part in one Formula One World Championship Grand Prix driving a Cooper for the Scuderia Centro Sud team...
in the Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
1000 km (1957). The car resides in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
(2005), although a second of same chassis #3503 is said to have existed.