Maserati A6GCS/53

The Maserati A6GCS/53 was developed in 1953 to compete in the World Sportscar Championship, with its engine improved to produce 170 hp. A6GCS/53s were typically spiders, first designed by Medardo Fantuzzi and then bodied by Carrozzeria Fantuzzi or by Celestino Fiandri of Carrozzeria Fiandri e Malagoli. Fifty-two were made, including four berlinettas designed by Aldo Brovarone at Pinin Farina and one spider, Pinin Farina's last Maserati design for the next five decades, built on a commission from the Rome dealer Guglielmo Dei, who had acquired six chassis. Vignale also made one spider, and in 1955 Dei bought two more chassis and had Frua create two open-top models with A6G/54-sourced engines modified for racing, including dry sump lubrication. The car won the Polyphony Digital Award at the 2014 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.