1939 & '40 Indy 500 Winner

1938 Maserati 8CTF, driven by Wilbur Shaw both years.

115.0 mph ('39), 114.3 mph ('40).

183.0 cubic inch, straight-8, dual-supercharged.

The most successful car in Indy history... also did well in 1941 (leader until wheel collapsed at 400 miles), 1946 (3rd), 1947 (3rd), 1948 (4th), and 1949.

 

National Historical Vehicle Register No. 3, US Dept. of Interior

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMSM)

 

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