1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder by Zagato heads to auction

As Maserati works to rebuild itself, it's important to remember the things that made this Italian automaker great. Things like this Zagato-bodied 1955 Maserati A6G/54 2000 Spyder, which is heading to auction with RM Sotheby's which is hosting a sale on August 19 coinciding with Monterey Car Week.

Chassis 2101 was the first of the Zagato-bodied cars, and was built as a more luxurious Spyder rather than a race car. It was also exhibited at the 1955 Geneva Salon, where it caught the eye of Argentinian dictator Juan Perón.Perón bought it, but requested modifications that included deleting the original fog lights and oversized Maserati trident badge, while adding a hood scoop and fender vents. The color was also changed from Grigio Piombo to Blu Algisto Scuro .

Santos sold the Maserati in 1966, and it continued to change hands over the decades. A restoration to its 1958 configuration was completed in 2003, and since then the car has made occasional concours appearances, including at Pebble Beach in 2003 and Villa d'Este in 2013.With its unique Zagato bodywork, the A6G/54 2000 Spyder is a classic example of the golden age of Italian coachbuilding. That's why it's expected to command between $4.5 million and $5.5 million at auction.

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