Maserati Tipo 26 and Tipo 26B 1926-1930- The first Maserati produced.
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Maserati Tipo 26B at Maserati Centennial Exhibition In Modena- Maserati Media Archives |
They were six brothers Carlo, Bindo, Alfieri, Mario, Ettore and Ernesto Maserati. They founded Officina Alfieri Maserati S.A. at Bologne intended for the production of automobiles. The brothers Maserati had accumulated experience while working for Isotta Frascini and Duotto.
Alfieri Maserati operated as racing mechanic and racing driver for Isotta Frascini and Duotto. He dedicated so much time at improving his Duotto GP that the car could be considered as his first self made automobile.
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| Maserati Tipo 26 at 2014 Salon Privé-Newspress |
The first Maserati was the Tipo 26 named as the year it was completed. The car beared the Trident logo as Neptune was symbol to Bologna city. The Maserati Tipo 26 was an immediate success starting at 1926 Targa Florio with 1500 cc class winner position.
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| Maserati Tipo 26 at 2014 Salon Privé-Newspress |
The Maserati Tipo 26 had a ladder tipe chassis with bracings and a1493 cc on-line eight cylinder engine with overhead camshaft and a supercharger. It produced 120 hp. Eleven Maserati were hand produced between 1926 and 1928.
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| Maserati Tipo 26 at 2014 Salon Privé-Newspress |
The Maserati Tipo 26 was suitable for road use as well as for track racing.
In 1927 the Maserati brothers introduced the Maserati Tipo 26B with the eight cylinder capacity increased to 1980 cc and producing 155 hp. Claimed top speed is 180 kph (108 mph). Claimed fuel consumption 30 litres per 100 km (9,09 mpg). Kerb Weight 720 kg.
Six examples were produced between 1927 and 1930, but a few Tipo 26 were converted to Tipo 26B specification. One easy to identify difference between the Tipo 26 and Tipo 26B is an inclined radiator for better air circulation.
The Maserati Tipo 26B was successful at 1927 Targa Florio with third position overall. The Maserati Tipo 26B was a success between private racing drivers; the Tipo 26B won 1928 Italian Manufacturers Championship.
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| Maserati 26B exhibited at 2023 Retromobile in Paris |
In 2021, one Maserati Tipo 26B CHASSIS n°35 was sold for the equivamelnt of US$ 1,344,826 at Bonhams auction at Goodwood Festival of Speed
Text and photos P.Damiens-Reference Maserati by Mautizio Tabucchi - Maserati Sports, Racing & GT Cars 1926-1975 by Richard Crump and Rob de la Rive Box- Bonhams - Maserati Media Archives and Newspress.
Wallpapers : Maserati Tipo 26 and Tipo 26B 1926-1930 (click on image to enlarge)
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