Maserati Birdcage 2nd Portland 1962 #161 Prades by J-F B Models
Alternative versions JFB43065 Road America, JFB43065B Texas & JFB43066 Laguna Seca
Delivered new to Jim Hall of Texas, #2463 had red N°66 and a Texas flag on the back. This was his 2nd Birdcage, having already #2458 bought as 2nd hand, he owned also the Maserati 450S #4508, all in white. The Birdcage #2463 was entered in 8 events with Jim Hall, of which 4 wins (Continental Divide, Midland, Hondo, Las Vegas). Sold to Chuck Parsons of California in mi-1961 and adorned with blue flames on the body. Entered in 4 events with Chuck Parsons, of which 2 wins (Vaca Valley, Reno). Sold to Daniel Prades (frenchman born in Nice), living in California in end of 1961 and resprayed red with a large black stripe on the back for the 1962 season. Entered in 4 events with Dan Prades. No wins and end of the racing career of #2458 at the Oakland GP in 1962 with a blown engine.
| Description: | Maserati Birdcage 2nd Portland 1962 #161 Prades |
| Catalogue#: | JFB43067 |
| Product Type: | Hand Built |
| Scale: | 1:43 |
| Event: | GT & Sports Car Racing |
| Colour: | - |
| Drivers: | Prades D |
| Sponsors: | #161 |
| Dates: | 1962 |
| Race/Position: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | Due: 2018 |
| Weight: | 500 grams |
| Comments: | Rose Cup, Portland. Chassis #2463 |
About J-F B Models
Beautifully finished hand built models of, often very obscure, Maserati racing subjects. Created in very limited numbers. Made in France.