CMC 1/18 Maserati Tipo 61 Birdcage, 1960 and similar items

The complex space-frame, built from more than 200 single pieces of tube, gave the Maserati Tipo 60/61 his legendary nickname Birdcage. Behind this innovative engineering was Giulio Alfiere, the master-mind that promoted the idea of producing a space-frame of barely 30 kg. Indeed, the designing of the Birdcage space-frame represents a real stroke of genius. Wrapped up in a tight aluminium body, the Tipo 61 is powered by a 2.9-liter, four-cylinder in-line-engine which generates 250 hp on the road. Only 23 units of the Tipo 60/61 were made from 1959 through 1961. The white model painted with blue lengthwise stripes, is based on the championship car of Lucky Casners Camoradi-Team. It exemplifies the art of high-end model car manufacturing. Not only is the space-frame clearly visible in the area of the windshield, but many other details are also faithfully replicated to provide a feast for the eyes. Explore the fastest cage of all times! Hand-assembled model composed of 1,140 parts A true-to-the original filigrane metal space-frame True-to-scale, exact-detailed body Lustrous, two-colour painting with the Camoradi* racing logo Front hinged engine hood with functional locking mechanism Highly detailed engine with all aggregates, piping, and cables Oiltank with movable tank cap Air scoop for the cooling of the floor room well made of metal Dashboard with detailed instruments Bucket seats covered with textile Moveable doors on filigrane hinges Removable rear-end cover with functional locking mechanism Metal fuel tank with the filler neck and movable cap Removable spare wheel, fastened with a leather belt Dismountable spoked wheels on aluminium rims. Stainless-steel spokes wired by hand Baseplate can be unscrewed to offer an even closer look to the space frame Rivited stiffeners used for cockpit floor plate of metal Single wheel suspension in the front with twin triangular transverse control arms, including coil springs and telescope shock absorbers De-Dion rear axle with cross-installed compound spring of metal and telescope shock absorbers DISCONTINUED ITEM WE SHIP WITH TRACKING NUMBER