MM Maserati A6GCS Pininfarina

In 1953, Pininfarina was firming up its ties with Ferrari to become the manufacturer's coach-builder of choice. When the opportunity arose to cloth rival Maserati's latest sports racer with a striking coupe body, the carrozzeria had to walk on eggshells. In order not to upset Enzo Ferrari, the A6GCS/53 chassis were first sold to the Maserati's Rome representative, Giuglielmo 'Mimmo' Dei, who in turn commissioned Pinin Farina to cloth the cars. This elaborate construction was well worth the effort as it resulted in one of the most beautiful cars of all time.
The recently introduced, race-bred A6GCS/53 chassis was a development of the A6GCS introduced in the late 1940s. Among the most significant changes was the adoption of a twin overhead camshaft version of the two-litre, straight six first used in the A6GCM Grand Prix car. The 170 hp engine was fitted in a tubular chassis constructed from two large diameter side members, reinforced by numerous smaller diameter sections. Suspension was by double wishbones at the front and a live rear axle. Large hydraulic drum brakes provided plenty of stopping power.
The low-slung chassis proved an ideal platform for a superbly proportioned coupe body. The design featured a prominent oval radiator intake flanked by two covered headlights. Following a long engine cover needed to clear the straight six engine, the Pinin Farina Berlinetta featured a relatively compact and low cockpit. The driver's visibility was ensured by the use of a wrap-around windshield. The car's competition origins were accentuated by the use of twin side-pipes running along under the left sill. Although some cues were familiar, Pinin Farina managed to create a distinct and unique design for the Maserati chassis.
Four A6GCS/53 became Pininfarina: chassis 2056, 2057,2059 and 2060.
2057 and 2060, one after an accident and the other because the owner suffered from very high temperature in summer, were transformed to spider.
After the chassis 2062, Maserati added a locking differential to the A6GCS.