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Grand Prix History in Scale Models

1952, Formula Libre, Maserati, Prince Bira, TW Collection, Villa Model

1952 Maserati 4CLT/48 – OSCA Bira

The Maserati 4CLT/48 was raced by prince Bira since 1950. For the 1951 season it was fitted with a 4450cc OSCA V12 engine. Bira raced this car, among other races,  in Daily Express Trophy , British GP supporting event,  held at Silverstone as Formula Libre race. The event was won by Piero Taruffi in Ferrari 375 while Bira finished 9th, 4 laps behind the winner.

SeasonSeriesEvent
1952FLDaily Express Trophy
Driver No.Entrant
Prince Bira23B. Bira
Scale ManufacturerCollection
1:43TW Collection / Villa Model
Cat. No.QualityRarity
– / VM493

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