Maserati 450s Recreation
Recreation of the prototype Maserati 450s.
Period correctchassis-steel oval tube as original from factory blueprints.
Body-hand formedaluminium over birdcage tubular sub frame.
Engine - complete rebuild of 4.9 quad cam Maserati v8 . 4 x 42 dcnf downdraft Webers.
Original450s headers and side pipes have been replicated. Originalbrass radiator, cooled with dual spahl electric fans.
Gearbox - 5 speed closeratio tremec tkx with modified side shift gate as original.
Custom alloybellhousing,racing clutch and hydraulic throw-out.
Suspension - front - aarms with Houdaille shocks , all parts nickel plated.
Rear -transverse leafspring, Houdaille shocks holding de dion tube with aluminiumcentral diff.
Cockpit -two aluminiumracing buckets finished in the leather. Originalinstruments, switches,
electrical panel with period Magneti Marcellofuse boxes and regulator. wood rim steering wheel asoriginal.
Fuel tank /oil tank - alumniumhand formed and hand riveted exact replicas of original.Dual fuel pump system.
Dual braking systemwith new cast aluminium drum brakes and backing plates exact asoriginal. Willwood master cylinders 5 replica Borranispoked wheels with Dunlop racing tyres.
If you are interested in acquiring one of our masterpieces, please reach out to us at mie@maseratinet.com.