MASERATI GT:
Car of the Connoisseur

by MM Schwartz

Published by Maserbook in 1976

This is No 315 of a limited series of a softback 54 page book written by a real Maserati enthusiast, Malcolm M Schwartz, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of Maserati. This book covers the Gt cars of the 'Casa del Tridente', from the A6 to the Khamsin and the Quattroporte II. Many black and white illustrations, it's a shame the're not larger. However, Sig. Schwartz is to be congratulated for his entertaining book!
A really interesting book and if you are lucky enough to find a copy , buy it!

Maserati. Catalogue Raisonné
by Gianni Cancellieri

Published by Automobilia S.r.l. 1990

The two volumes, written in Italian, English and French are bound in imitation canvas and are encased in a folder.
Volume one details the Maserati history from its foundation in 1926 to 1990 covering the early racing years, the Orsi era, the Citroen era and finally the De Tomaso era.
Volume two covers every 'Tipo' produced by the Maserati factory from the Tipo 26 to the Shamal with a brief description and technical specification. Both volumes are beautifully illustrated with some excellent colour photos.

MASERATI: Catalogue Raisonné

by G. Cancellieri

Published by Automobilia 2003

The updated edition of the Maserati Catalogue Raisonné contains the history, races, production and all the new models, with detailed technical specifications. A must for all Maserati enthusiasts. Two volumes, 25 cm x 28 cm, 464 pages, colour and b/w images.

If you have the original version, I see no reason why you should rush to buy this one. If you don't have a copy of this excellent book then this is the edition you should look out for!!

Birdcage to Supercage

by Willem Oosthoek

Published by Dalton Watson Fine Books - 2004

Birdcage Maserati competition history from 1959 to 1965. The complete history of the rear-engined Tipo 63, 64 and 65 Maseratis including the World Championship Rounds, SCCA Nationals, Professional West Coast and Nassau Speedweek.

Using as a central theme the change-over at Maserati from the front-engined Tipo 61 Birdcage design to the rear engined Tipo 63, 64 and 65 Birdcages and Supercages, this book begins with a detailed description of the 1950 racing season.

Maserati Bora and Merak
by Jan P. Norbye

Published by Osprey Publishing Ltd 1982

A hardback 140 page book with dust cover detailing the conception and construction of these two great sports cars. Many interesting black and white and some colour photographs. Includes an interesting chapter on the origins and evolution of the Maserati V8 engine, a chapter titled ' Out of the French ashes and into the Argentinian fire' and ends with the detailed technical specification of both models.

Citroen SM
2.7litre V6 Maserati engine
by Jeff Daniels

Published by Osprey Publishing Ltd 1981

A hardback 136 page book with dust cover detailing the conception and construction of this Maserati powered Citroen Grand Tourer. Many interesting black and white and some colour photographs. Includes an interesting chapter on the origins and evolution of the Maserati V8 engine, a chapter titled ' Out of the French ashes and into the Argentinian fire' and ends with the detailed technical specification of both models.

Maserati 3011: The story of a racing car
by Denis Jenkinson

Published by Aries Press 1987

As the title suggests this is the story of Maserati racing car Tipo 8CM number 3011. Originally owned by Whitney Straight of the USA and raced by his team in 1934, it became known as 'the Whitney Straight Maserati'. In 1936 it was bought Prince Chula of Siam to be raced by his cousin Prince Birabongse. It is sometimes affectionately called 'the Bira Maserati' even today.

MASERATI
Sports, Racing and GT Cars from 1926-1975
by R. Crump and R de la Rive Box

1st Edition Published by G T Foulis 1975

Opens with a foreward by Sir Stirling Moss, this excellent reference book lists the entire model range from the original Tipo 26 to the Tipo 122 Merak SS. Many interesting photographs together with a brief description and some technical data accompany each model. It concludes with an interesting chapter on some Maserati hybrids, prototypes and Maserati motorcycles.

MASERATI
Sports, Racing and GT Cars from 1926
by R. Crump and R de la Rive Box

2nd Edition Published by
Haynes Publishing Group 1985

Updated version of the above with a foreward by Sir Stirling Moss, this excellent reference book lists the entire model range from the original Tipo 26 to the Tipo 116 (The Biturbo). Many interesting photographs together with a brief description and some technical data accompany each model. It concludes with an interesting detailed chapter on Maserati hybrids, prototypes and Maserati motorcycles.

MASERATI
Sports, Racing and GT Cars from 1926
by R. Crump and R de la Rive Box

3rd Edition Published by
Haynes Publishing Group 1992

Opens with a foreward by Sir Stirling Moss, this excellent reference book lists the entire model range from the original Tipo 26 to the Shamal. Many interesting photographs together with a brief description and some technical data accompany each model. It concludes with an interesting chapter on Maserati hybrids, prototypes and Maserati motorcycles.
This latest edition has a chapter on the 'Biturbo and its Variants 1982-1991' and at last some very nice colour photographs.

MASERATI Road Cars
by R. Crump and R de la Rive Box

Published by Osprey Publishing Ltd 1979

The original and as the title suggests it is devoted entirely to Maseratis road cars from the A6 to the Kyalami. Well illustrated with photos of some early factory sales literature, Maserati engines and the numerous prototypes that never saw production.

Maserati: A History
by Anthony Pritchard

Published by
Douglas David and Charles Ltd 1976

A well written and well researched book with over 60 monochrome illustrations. Opens with a chapter on the Maserati brothers, the book covers the Maserati story with chapters on the Marque's famous racing years, primarily English racing, through to its entry into the field of production cars. The appendix lists detailed technical specifications of the early racing cars, the 250F production history and details of Maserati's notable competition performances from 1926-1965. A comprehensive index allows easy reference. The copy illustrated is a fine copy with its original dust cover.

Racing Maseratis
by Giancarlo Reggiani

Published by Giorgio Nada Editore srl 2001

A book that celebrates the 60 years of motor racing glory and technological evolution of Maserati, one of Italy's and the world's greatest car manufacturer.
It describes the extraordinary adventure of the racing cars that carried the famous Trident in almost all disciplines of automobile sport, from Formula One to sports racing. Immortal single-seaters like the 6CM of the Thirties, the 1957 Formula One World Championship-winning 250F and tha 420M 'Eldorado' are described with a wealth of tecnical detail and spectacular colour pictures. There are ample sections dedicated to Maserati sports racers, which enabled the Modena manufacturer to excel on the circuits of the world: a far-reaching dynasty of models, from the A6GCS 'Monofaro' (single headlamp) to the A6GCS of the Fifties and the Pinin Farina coupé version, which was one of the most brilliant examples of post-war Italian car design.