This Maserati A6G/54 Zagato is coming to Concours of Elegance

By Ryan Standen

| 10 Jul 2024

Classic & Sports Car – This Maserati A6G/54 Zagato is coming to Concours of Elegance

A rare 1956 Maserati A6G/54 Zagato Berlinetta that competed in the Mille Miglia will be one of the star cars at this year’s Concours of Elegance.

In total, more than 500 cars will gather at Hampton Court Palace during the three-day event, which returns from 30 August-1 September.

The Maserati will compete against a Porsche 911 turbo prototype, Siata 208 CS, Talbot-Lago T150C SS Teardrop Coupé and more in a 60-strong competition for the Best in Show trophy.

Classic & Sports Car readers can get 20% off tickets with our exclusive offer by using the code 24CSC at the checkout, here.

The Maserati A6G/54 Zagato has a blue-leather interior (left); a metal strip runs from the front bumper to the doorhandle

Allemano, Frua and Zagato created Berlinetta bodies for the Maserati A6G/54, a 160bhp straight-six-powered sports car closely related to the marque’s competition machines.

Zagato styled and built 20 cars between 1954 and 1957, including this example, chassis 2155, which features some unique details.

It was delivered to its first owner, Luigi Fornasari, just days before the 1956 Mille Miglia.

Sporting unpainted, bare-aluminium bodywork, the car set off from the start line in Brescia but crashed in Ravenna. Fornasari was unhurt, but his Maserati was badly damaged.

The Maserati A6G/54 Zagato wears Borrani wire wheels (left); the 2-litre unit makes 160bhp

This Maserati A6G/54 then went back to Zagato for repairs.

While it was at the Italian coachbuilder’s workshop, it was painted silver metallic and fitted with a reworked radiator opening, plus new headlamps.

The updated alloy trim, which includes a metal strip that runs down the side of the car, is unique to this example.

Chassis 2155 changed hands a few times following its rebuild, but it continued to compete in races and hillclimbs throughout the 1950s.

The Maserati’s classic Zagato double-bubble roof is made from aluminium

In 2000, this Maserati A6G/54 Zagato was restored to its original specification, after a previous owner had it repainted red and fitted with covered headlights.

It’s sure to get lots of attention at Hampton Court Palace, where it will compete for the Best in Show award at Concours of Elegance from 30 August-1 September 2024.

And don’t forget, Classic & Sports Car readers can enjoy our exclusive ticket offer by using the code 24CSC at checkout, here.

Images: Concours of Elegance

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