This Maserati 450S re-creation was constructed in 2020 by Andreas Graf of Barchetta Sportscars in Kaltenburg, Germany, utilizing aluminum coachwork over a tubular steel spaceframe chassis. Power is supplied by a 4.9-liter Maserati Tipo 107 quad-cam V8 with quadruple Weber carburetors, while shifting is via a ZF five-speed manual transmission and a Salisbury Power-Lok differential. Finished in dark blue, the car features a headrest fairing, a riveted aluminum fuel tank, and a dual side-exit exhaust system. It rides on 15″ Borrani knock-off wire wheels and is further equipped with independent suspension utilizing adjustable coilovers as well as four-wheel disc brakes. The right-hand-drive cockpit houses fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in tan leather accompanied by multi-point harnesses, a wood-rimmed steering wheel, and Jaeger instrumentation. Purchased by the current owner in 2024, this 450S re-creation is now offered by the seller on behalf of the owner in the Chichester, England, with a tonneau cover and V5C registration that lists the vehicle as a 1960 Maserati convertible.
Development of the original 450S began in 1954 under the project name Tipo 54 and resumed in 1956 when Maserati was tasked with producing a V8 for use in an Indianapolis 500 chassis. After the powerplant was tested in a 350S chassis, a new platform was designed by Valerio Colotti to accommodate the increased power. The model gave Maserati second place in the 1957 World Championship of Makes before production ceased in 1958 after approximately 10 chassis had been built.
This re-creation utilizes aluminum bodywork finished in blue over a tubular steel spaceframe chassis. Features include drilled release handles for the hood and trunk panels as well as a hood scoop amid louvers, faired-in headlights, a wraparound plexiglass windscreen, a headrest fairing, louvers behind each wheel, dual side-exit exhaust, and Monza-style fuel filler caps accessible through the trunk panel.
Silver-finished Borrani wire-spoke wheels are secured via three-eared knock-off spinners and mounted with Dunlop Racing tires measuring 6.00-15 up front and 6.50-15 at the rear. Braking is via four-wheel discs with the rears mounted inboard.
The right-hand-drive cockpit houses a pair of fixed-back bucket seats trimmed in tan leather surrounded by bare aluminum panels. Tenzo-R multi-point harnesses are equipped for both occupants, and a fire extinguisher is mounted in the passenger’s footwell. Additional appointments include a rearview mirror, leather door-pull straps, an aluminum shifter, and an OBP Motorsport pedal box.
The wood-rimmed steering wheel fronts Jaeger instrumentation including a 220-km/h speedometer, an 8,100-rpm tachometer that operates intermittently, and gauges monitoring voltage and fuel level. Smiths auxiliary gauges are also among the cluster. The five-digit odometer shows 660 kilometers (~410 miles), which is said to reflect the distance traveled since completion of the build. Total mileage is unknown.
A riveted 100-liter aluminum fuel tank and a tool roll are stored in the trunk compartment.
The 4.9-liter Maserati Tipo 107 V8 features an aluminum block and cylinder heads along with dual overhead camshafts on each bank. Induction is via quadruple dual-throat Weber 42 DCNF carburetors with dual intake stacks. Additional equipment includes electronic ignition, an aluminum radiator, and a Kenlowe electric cooling fan.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a five-speed ZF manual transaxle and a Salisbury Power-Lok differential. Independent suspension incorporates a double-wishbone front setup with rear lower control arms and adjustable coilovers all around.
The vehicle is being sold on its UK V5C registration.