522 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (1961)
Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (1957-64) Engine 3485cc S6 Production approx 2000 (including the Coupe)
Registration Number OSU 857 (age related - number used for Kinross)
MASERATI SET
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The 3500GT was launched as a Coupe in 1957 with a design by Carrozzeria Touring he first two 3500 GT prototypes were shown at the 1957 Geneva Motorshow on a 102.4 inch wheelbase and with and aluminium body. The first production cars became available in late 1957. The 3500 GT was built on a tube platform chassis, constructed from tubes of square, round or elliptic section. Front suspension was by double wishbones coil springs, hydraulic dampers and an anti-roll bar; at the rear there was a Salisbury solid axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, with hydraulic dampers an anti-roll bar and a longitudinal torque arm, steering was by recirculating ball and the braking was initially Girling 12 inch finned drum brakes. Later discs were introduced on the front with drums on the rear and finally discs all round.
Powered by a Maserati 350S-derived DOHC, 12-valve straight-six cylinder engine of 3485cc with an aluminium block and cast iron cylinder sleeves; cylinder heads were aluminium, with cast iron valve seats and hemispherical combustion chambers. It was equipped with mechanical Marelli ignition, dual ignition and dual fuel pump, developing 217bhp hen fitted with three twin-choke 42 DCOE Weber carburetor, or 232bhp with Lucas mechanical fuel injection.
In 1958 the Coupe was joined by the Spyder,, the convertible prototype being unveiled at the 1958 Tutin Motorshow, designed by Giovanni Michelotti at Vignale. The Convertibile did not feature Touring's Superleggera construction, but rather a steel body with aluminium bonnet, boot lid and optional hard top, it was built on a wheelbase 10cm shorter than the Coupe and weighed 1380kg (3036 lbs). Fewer Spyders were built than the Coupe with both models sharing the same mechanical updates.
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Shot 167.11.2014 at The National Exhibition Centre, Classic and Sportscar Show Ref 103-522
522 Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (1961)
Maserati 3500GT Vignale Spyder (1957-64) Engine 3485cc S6 Production approx 2000 (including the Coupe)
Registration Number OSU 857 (age related - number used for Kinross)
MASERATI SET
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623795907478...
The 3500GT was launched as a Coupe in 1957 with a design by Carrozzeria Touring he first two 3500 GT prototypes were shown at the 1957 Geneva Motorshow on a 102.4 inch wheelbase and with and aluminium body. The first production cars became available in late 1957. The 3500 GT was built on a tube platform chassis, constructed from tubes of square, round or elliptic section. Front suspension was by double wishbones coil springs, hydraulic dampers and an anti-roll bar; at the rear there was a Salisbury solid axle on semi-elliptic leaf springs, with hydraulic dampers an anti-roll bar and a longitudinal torque arm, steering was by recirculating ball and the braking was initially Girling 12 inch finned drum brakes. Later discs were introduced on the front with drums on the rear and finally discs all round.
Powered by a Maserati 350S-derived DOHC, 12-valve straight-six cylinder engine of 3485cc with an aluminium block and cast iron cylinder sleeves; cylinder heads were aluminium, with cast iron valve seats and hemispherical combustion chambers. It was equipped with mechanical Marelli ignition, dual ignition and dual fuel pump, developing 217bhp hen fitted with three twin-choke 42 DCOE Weber carburetor, or 232bhp with Lucas mechanical fuel injection.
In 1958 the Coupe was joined by the Spyder,, the convertible prototype being unveiled at the 1958 Tutin Motorshow, designed by Giovanni Michelotti at Vignale. The Convertibile did not feature Touring's Superleggera construction, but rather a steel body with aluminium bonnet, boot lid and optional hard top, it was built on a wheelbase 10cm shorter than the Coupe and weighed 1380kg (3036 lbs). Fewer Spyders were built than the Coupe with both models sharing the same mechanical updates.
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 31,158,900 views
Shot 167.11.2014 at The National Exhibition Centre, Classic and Sportscar Show Ref 103-522