RETURN OF THE 1960 TIPO 61 MASERATI ‘BIRDCAGE’.

How much is your dream car going to set you back…$100k? Maybe a self-indulgent $300k? Take a look at the 1960 Tipo 61 Maserati, owned by car enthusiast Graham Alexander – It’s valued in excess of $1million and is worth every penny. Nicknamed the ‘Birdcage’ due to its tight, steel-tubed chassis, this 2890cc four-piston beast grunts readily with around 260 horses (194kW) – It’s a bit like sex on wheels, if you catch our drift. Designed originally as a sports car for racing on open-road tracks, the Birdcage’s rack-and-pinion steering is light to handle and the vibrations will send shivers down your spine. They don’t make them like this anymore, if you want to experience this automotive overachievement it’s exclusive to Geelong Revival for December 1-2, 2012. Don’t miss it.

Engine
2890cc in-line 4 DOHC 2 x Weber 45DCOE Carburettors
Power
194kW @ 6500rpm
Gearbox
5-speed manual, transaxle
Suspension
Front:  Double wishbones, coil springs
Rear:  De Dion axle, coil springs
Brakes
Four -wheel disks