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Maserati 150S Fiandri & Malagoli

The Maserati 150S Fiandri & Malagoli.

Vehicle Overview

The Maserati 150S emerged in 1955, a lean, purposeful machine born of a time when racing cars were still shaped as much by hand as by formula. It was built to succeed the A6GCS, to compete in the increasingly contested 1.5-litre class, and to answer the needs of both factory teams and private entrants. In form and philosophy, the 150S embodied the restrained elegance and mechanical directness of mid-century Italian motorsport. At its heart lay a 1484 cc inline four-cylinder engine, conceived under the direction of Vittorio Bellentani. With twin overhead camshafts and twin Weber carburetors, the engine produced approximately 140 horsepower at 7,500 rpm. The chassis, tubular and spare, was clothed in light alloy bodywork crafted by Fiandri & Malagoli—an obscure yet capable Modenese firm established by artisans formerly of Carrozzeria Fantuzzi. Their aluminum work was crisp and unpretentious, a scaled-down echo of the larger 300S, devoid of ornament but alive with tension and purpose. Beneath the skin, the 150S was technically sophisticated. A five-speed gearbox delivered power to the rear wheels through a De Dion rear axle—a solution favoring consistent handling and reduced unsprung weight. A dry weight of approximately 630 kilograms afforded the car agility, while its mechanical simplicity rendered it attractive to private racers seeking competitive but serviceable equipment. Though the Maserati 150S was not without its frailties, it proved effective in shorter formats and hill climbs. Jean Behra’s commanding performance at the Nürburgring 500 km in 1955, where he triumphed over a field heavy with Porsche entries, remains the model’s most noted success. Other examples passed through the hands of independent teams and gentleman drivers across Europe. Chassis numbered 166, 167, 168, and others survive in varied states, some restored, others preserved. In the broader sweep of Maserati’s racing legacy, the 150S marks a quiet but significant chapter. It stands not as a revolutionary leap, but as a precise calibration of form and function—an instrument for the skilled, a collaboration between engineer and artisan. It endures, not because it changed the course of history, but because it so perfectly reflects the values of its time.

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