1949 Maserati A6 1500 Coupe

Make

Maserati

Model

A6 1500 Coupe

Year

1949

Listed price

$498,000

Location

Emeryville, CA

Transmission

4-Speed Manual

Mileage

408 miles

The Maserati A6 1500 holds a special place in automotive history as the marque's first true road car, emerging from the ashes of World War II and signaling a new direction for the racing-focused company. Unveiled at the 1947 Geneva Motor Show, the A6 represented Maserati's pivot towards elegant, high-performance grand tourers for a discerning clientele. Named for Alfieri Maserati and its six-cylinder engine, the 1500 was an exquisite blend of motorsport engineering and coachbuilt artistry. Only 61 examples of the A6 1500 were produced between 1947 and 1950, with various coachbuilders like Pininfarina, Zagato, and Frua crafting bespoke bodies, making each car a unique masterpiece and a testament to the era's automotive haute couture. Its delicate proportions, sophisticated mechanicals, and inherent eligibility for historic events like the Mille Miglia have cemented its status as one of the most desirable post-war Italian machines. This particular 1949 A6 1500 Coupe is a stunning example of Maserati's early foray into luxury road cars, boasting matching numbers and an incredibly low 408 miles on the odometer. Beneath its graceful coachwork lies the original 1488cc single overhead cam 6-cylinder engine, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission, a powertrain designed for both spirited driving and comfortable touring. Its exceptional condition and provenance underscore its significance as an elegant flagship from Maserati's formative road car era. This is a rare chance to acquire a foundational piece of Maserati's road car legacy, a vehicle that perfectly embodies the blend of sporting heritage and Italian design flair.