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This particular Maserati model originated in 1954 as the ‘A6G/54’, the ‘A6’ designation having first been used for a 1.5-litre six-cylinder car in 1950, and is typical of the early series-production road cars that created a firm commercial foundation for the legendary post-war Modena marque. The year 1954 year was, in fact, a pivotal one for Maserati as it also saw the introduction of the company’s superb 250F Grand Prix car, which would go on to feature in two of the great Juan Manuel Fangio’s five Drivers’ World Championship titles. Maserati’s A6GCS sports-racing car also achieved widespread success and praise in addition to the emergence of this new production Granturismo model. With its new six-cylinder twin-overhead camshaft design, Maserati clearly had an eye on a customer market seeking to combine everyday road-going practicality and quality with occasional competition activities. The first A6G/54 made its debut at the 1954 Paris Salon, wearing coupé coachwork by Carrozzeria Frua. The A6G engine was an in-line six-cylinder with twin overhead camshafts and bore/stroke dimensions of 76.5x72mm for a displacement 1,986cc. Equipped with three twin-choke Weber carburettors - available in a variety of specifications - it delivered a claimed 150bhp at 6,000rpm. Dry weight for the A6G/54 was around 840kg (1,848lb) and maximum speed in the region of 195-210km/h (120-130mph). The A6G/54 and later A6G/2000 were the Maserati company’s mainstream production Granturismo models of the mid-1950s. Several examples of the type were to enjoy successful competition careers, wearing bodies designed and fashioned in the metal by Carrozzeria Zagato, Allemano and to a more limited degree by Frua. Allemano, Carrozzeria per Automobili, Torino was chosen to complete the later A6Gs after Maserati clients had criticized the Spartan nature of the earlier Zagatos and the somewhat quirky styling of the Frua bodies. Allemano’s was the most soberly attractive of the styles associated with the A6G, its elegant and unobtrusive lines being conceived and executed by the specialist company run by Serafino Allemano from 1927 to 1965, latterly working with his grandson Mario. Allemano became highly regarded by Maserati for the accuracy of its work ‘responding to the philosophy of a highly prestigious grand touring car’. Total production of these A6G/2000 née A6G/54 models - the latter designation having been dropped as manufacture continued through 1955 and ’56 - appears to have run to around 60, although no two cars were entirely alike. Ex-USA and subsequently ex-Germany, this A6G/2000 previously formed part of the famous Rosso Bianco Collection. The engine and gearbox are currently out of the car (we recommend that prospective purchasers take the opportunity to inspect both units) while the body and interior appear generally sound, although showing signs of age. Needing work before its enjoyment can recommence, ‘2147’ represents a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish Granturismo from an historic and respected marque, eligible for a wide variety of prestigious historic motoring events.