Robert Blackmon of Los Angeles is a heavy truck owner/operator and about as nice a man as you'll ever meet. His automotive passions have always leaned toward foreign cars. He loved the Citroën SM at first sight, appreciating its design and advanced features, vowing to own one someday. That day came in 1982 when he bought a '72 SM from the late Gerald Wiegert of Vector Aeromotive fame. The … [Read more...]
Maserati Birdcage – 60 Years Since the Tipo 61 Nürburgring Victory
On May 28, 2021, Maserati celebrated the 60th anniversary of their Nürburgring 1,000 kilometers win with the Tipo 61. The 7th endurance classic race was held at the Nordschleife in Germany and was at the peak of its popularity during this era. Masten Gregory and Lloyd Casner’s achievement in the Maserati Tipo 61 immediately became a memorable win as it became back-to-back victories for Maserati. This win came … [Read more...]
Bologna Italy’s Coolest Little Garage
Everybody starts somewhere. For Maserati, that beginning was epicentered at Via Pepoli 1 in Bologna, Italy, in December of 1914. Via Pepoli is a cobblestoned street that winds its way through the oldest sections of Bologna. The buildings are a typical mix of storefronts, apartments, commercial and industrial uses, with the odd gallery, museum, or trattoria thrown in among the rest of it. In other words: … [Read more...]
Maserati Celebrates 50 Years of the Bora
Maserati is celebrating 50 years of the Bora, their first mid-mounted rear engine road car with four-wheel independent suspension, which was built between 1971 to 1978. On March 11, 1971, the Maserati Bora made its debut at the Geneva International Motor Show. From then until 1978, Maserati constructed 564 units in total - 289 fitted with 4.7L engines and 275 constructed with 4.9L engines. Seeing … [Read more...]
Maria Teresa de Filippis: Shaping History on the Track with Maserati
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and to mark the occasion, Maserati is honoring the achievements of Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix driving a Maserati 250F. For this important day, we remember her story, one that is filled with passion and courage. “I was either courageous or reckless, or foolhardy; Call it what you want, I just liked to go at full speed"Maria … [Read more...]
Maserati Reminisce about the Stunning Tipo 300S Victory at Venezuela GP
On November 6, 1955, Juan Manuel Fangio drove the Maserati Tipo 300s to victory at the Venezuela GP, which started two years of significant accomplishments that pushed the marque’s reputation at the international level. Today Maserati celebrates the significant win to emphasize the strong bond between the marque and the world of motor-racing. Maserati has always boasted of having a unique racing DNA, being born … [Read more...]