1936 Maserati 6CM
- Engine
- Twin-cam 1.5L inline-six with Roots-type supercharger and Weber carburetor, ~175 bhp
The Maserati 6CM, chassis 1532, is believed to be the second example of the type constructed and was among the first pair of 6CMs campaigned directly by the factory in 1936. Driven that season by Hungarian works entrant László Hartmann, the car subsequently passed to Edoardo Teagno, who raced it extensively through 1940 including a class win at the 1939 Coppa Ciano and a finish at the Targa Florio. After post-war export to Brazil, the car was repatriated to the United Kingdom, restored, and has since maintained an active historic racing career including a podium at the Monaco Historics in 2022.
Ownership
- —Auction saleSold US$720,000
- 1936 → 1937Factory deliveryLászló Hartmannfull documentation
Hungarian privateer entrusted with the car by the Maserati factory as a works driver; his name appears on a factory engine test sheet confirming the car was designated for him from the start.
- 1937 →Private saleEdoardo Teagnopartial documentation
Also known as Dino Teagno; raced the car extensively through May 1940, accumulating at least 21 competitive outings.
- → 1983Private saleDavid Shutepartial documentation
British collector who sourced the car from Brazil through Colin Crabbe and began a restoration that was ultimately left incomplete before sale.
- 1983 →Private saleChelsea Workshoppartial documentation
UK-based specialist workshop that acquired the unfinished car and engaged Sean Danaher to complete the restoration.
- 1996 → 2018Private saleLord Irvine Laidlawpartial documentation
Regarded as one of Britain's most distinguished collectors; held the car for over two decades before selling in 2018.
- 2018 →Private saleCurrent British consignorfull documentation
Well-regarded UK collector who commissioned a thorough engine rebuild and maintained an active programme of historic circuit events.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBrazilian owner via Corrado Filippinipartial documentation
Following the war, the car moved to Brazil as part of a group purchase of four cars arranged by journalist Corrado Filippini.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBritish-based owner (first of three)none documentation
One of three successive UK-based owners through whom the car passed after restoration, prior to the 1996 acquisition.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBritish-based owner (second of three)none documentation
Second of three successive UK-based owners in the post-restoration chain before Lord Laidlaw.
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownBritish-based owner (third of three)none documentation
Third of three successive UK-based owners in the post-restoration chain before Lord Laidlaw.
Competition
- 1936-06-011936 ADAC EifelrennenDriver: László Hartmann6th
Held at the Nürburgring; one of four races Hartmann contested on behalf of the factory that season.
- 1936-06-011936 Budapest Grand PrixDriver: László Hartmann7th
Run approximately one week after the Eifelrennen.
- 1936-07-011936 Grand Prix d'AlbiDriver: László Hartmann7th (first heat)
Result recorded for the opening heat of the event.
- 1936-08-011936 Coppa CianoDriver: László Hartmann4th
Held at Livorno; Hartmann's strongest showing during his factory-supported season.
- 19391939 Targa FlorioDriver: Edoardo Teagno7th
Noted as an impressive demonstration of the car's stamina given the demanding nature of the circuit.
- 1939-07-011939 Coppa Ciano JuniorDriver: Edoardo Teagno1st
One of at least 21 competitive outings Teagno made with the car between early 1937 and May 1940.
- 20222022 Monaco HistoricsPodium finish
A top-three result recorded during the car's most recent notable competitive outing under current ownership.
- —Goodwood historic events
Multiple appearances at Goodwood as part of the car's modern historic-racing programme.
- —Donington historic events
Part of the car's ongoing vintage event schedule under the current owner's stewardship.
- —Silverstone historic events
Part of the car's ongoing vintage event schedule under the current owner's stewardship.
- —Monaco Historics
Multiple appearances at the Monaco historic event, including a podium result in 2022.
Maintenance & restoration
- 1983RestorationChelsea Workshop
A full restoration was begun by David Shute but remained incomplete when he sold the car. Upon acquisition by the Chelsea Workshop, specialist Sean Danaher was engaged to bring the work to completion.
Sean Danaher carried out the finishing work; restoration invoices and photographs are held on file.
- 2018Engine rebuildAvit! Motorsport
A comprehensive engine rebuild was carried out following the consignor's acquisition, with Avit! Motorsport overseeing the work and Jim Stokes' workshop providing substantial additional attention.
Jim Stokes' workshop contributed significant work alongside Avit! Motorsport; Ewen Sergison supervised the Avit! side of the project.
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