15th /16th /17th November 2024, Brussel Expo, Belgium:  The Brussels Expo was again home to another edition of Interclassics. It is an essential event for classic car dealers and anyone who wants to sell or buy a classic car. Besides the car trade, you can also look for that missing car part or Art from the Art gallery art artist. And, of course, admire the exquisite pieces of cars from the private collection. The 9th edition of the Interclassics at Brussel Expo had it all, and as cherry on the icing, a tribute to the 110th anniversary of one iconic brand, Maseratti!

Text: Benjamin Wefer
Pictures: Benjamin Wefer,

The Maserati brand was founded in 1914 by the Maserati brothers (Alfieri, Ettore, and Ernesto), who first started delivering aircraft engine components. Later on, one of the brothers, who was racing for other manufacturers then, joined his other brothers in designing and building the first Maserati racecar, the Tipo26 (1926). And the rest is history! The Italian Manufacturer is currently under the Stellantis flagship. Maserati had a lot of success on and off the track during the past century, and to pay tribute to the brand’s existence and achievement, Interclassics Brussels brought several of the most iconic brands together.

One of the eye-catchers was definitely this 1928 Maserati Tipo 26. This aluminum body car had a V8 engine that produced 128 horsepower. The one exhibited at Interclassics is the 10th of eleven Tipo 26s made.

The Maserati A6GCS: The A6GCS was built between 1947 and 1956 and was a two-door coupe. The car had a cast iron inline six-cylinder block and a four-speed manual transmission. Only 61 copies were ever made (59 hard-top and two spiders). The one exhibited at Brussels was specially ordered (with chassis number 2077) with a body by Carrozzeria Fiandri for racer Sirio Sbraci. This car has been successful in multiple races. Remarkable is that his car still has the original chassis, engine, and body.

 

Another iconic Maserati is the A6 1500/3C. It’s also a rare find as few were made (only sixty-one). It was one of the first cars they made for the road; Pinin Farina designed the body. The A6 1500 has a 1.5-liter inline six-cylinder engine, which produces around 65 hp.

There were many other iconic models for visitors to admire and learn more about the history of Maserati. And, of course, the new 2024 MC20 was included in the collection. ACG Maserati Brussels brought the beautiful MC20 in the Biaco Audace color. The MC20 has lightweight carbon fiber monocoque and a 3.0 liter V6 twin-turbo engine under the hood, producing around 600 horsepower. It has an electronically operated glass roof that takes only 12 seconds to open or close—an accurate representation of the current supercar era.

Besides several exquisite vehicles from private collections, there was the opportunity for all who could enjoy an early Christmas to buy their dream cars, from a 1964 AC Cobra to a Dodge Viper or an eighties Pontiac Firebird. There was something for each taste and pocket.

For the virtual racers among the audience, SIM Belgium brought several simulators for anyone to try. You could enjoy static and dynamic simulation, get background information, and put your order on Santa’s wish list.

As it became a tradition, the Interclassics Award winners were also part of this ninth edition at Brussels. This edition’s winners were Best Prewar—1934 Frazer Nash TT, Best 40s & 50s—1955 Cadilac Eldorado, Best of the Sixties—1961 Porsche 336 Roadster, Best of the Seventies—1972 BMW 3.0 CSI, Best of Eighties—1980 BMW M1, and Best Youngtimer—1991 Honda NSX. The title of Best of Show went to a fully restored/preserved 1953 Maserati A6GCS.

The ninth edition of the Interclassics at Brussels is a fact! Several thousand visitors found their way to the Brussel Expo, where you could enjoy a bit of the history of Maserati. For the ones with a deep pocket, you had several fully restored classic icons for sale and art and accessories for your car or garage. The next stop is Interclassics at Maastricht in January 2025. If you love old-timers, make sure you don’t miss this!