Topic: Maserati 8CM 3 liter 8 cyl., 1933, the only one with closed bodywork by Castagna

[grobmotorix]

I have a different year and model designation.

It is the only closed limousine body on this chassis...

[75america]

Quattroporte 

[Wendax]

1932 Tipo 4CS?

[grobmotorix]

No, but the year is almost right, at least...

It has been the only closed limousine type body ever built on this chassis.

One extra point goes to anyone who can prove what coachbuilding company has created it.

[Wendax]

1933 Tipo 8CM?

[grobmotorix]

Exactly!

One point for you.

Does anybody know any more details about it?

Is it O.K. to leave it here until we know more about the coachbuilder?

[sixtee5cuda]

I can't find any information, indicating that a Maserati was built in 1933 with closed bodywork.  Or even with that style of radiator.

[grobmotorix]

That was my knowledge, too, before I´ve found that photo and its description in the text in a 1956 quality car magazine.

All I can say is that I do trust the given information and I hope it will be identified completly some day.

[mekubb]

Bodywork by HJ Mulliner ?

[grobmotorix]

I have no idea. 

You´ve got to prove you guess...

[Allemano]

I didn't notice, but it's also featured in Lewandowski's Maserati book.
Apparently even for biggest Maserati enthusiasts the coachbuilder is still a mystery.

[woodinsight]

Bodywork by HJ Mulliner ?

I think mekubb may be referring to the same source as I have.......
Perhaps he can expand on this before I post my own thoughts on the possible solution?  

[grobmotorix]

I have seen it in the Lewandowski book, and there has been no hint, too.

[mekubb]

The Orsini-Zagari book mentions that chassis no. 3016 has been converted by Mulliner in 1935, so I thought this could be a closed bodywork 8CM. But after further reading it is being referred to as a sportscar, so may be it is not the one we are looking for. For me it remains a mystery at this moment

[woodinsight]

The Orsini-Zagari book mentions that chassis no. 3016 has been converted by Mulliner in 1935, so I thought this could be a closed bodywork 8CM. But after further reading it is being referred to as a sportscar, so may be it is not the one we are looking for. For me it remains a mystery at this moment

Although I have a different source the chassis 3016 may have been built up from the remains of chassis 3007 (dated 2/4/1933 and reported destroyed). Modified/rebodied by Mulliner 1935 although it doesn't state the type of coachwork.
Still a mystery.....

[woodinsight]

I found the same photo as the puzzle car together with a caption that states the body was by Castagna.
My source is a Maserati book published in 1983.

Here is the photo and caption -

[grobmotorix]

Wow, I´ve always hoped it will be solved.

This is definitly an extra point for you!