Maserati 450S Over the top

 

When you delve deeper into the history of the Maserati 450S, you find the stories that make the story of this incredible Maserati even better, more beautiful, more exciting. The story of Tony Parravano must be told, not only because he made the 450S possible, but also because he was one of the most enigmatic personalities in racing in the 1950s. And to bring up the right keyword to attract the necessary attention: Mafia. Tony came to racing more by chance. His friend Jack McAfee (also worth a story) invited him to a race – and the virus struck mercilessly. Parravano didn’t want to drive himself, but financed McAfee a Cadillac with which he was able to drive the Carrera Panamericana in Mexico in 1950. A Jaguar XK120 followed – and after the Carrera in 1951, the first Ferrari, a 340 America. And so it went on and on, Tony bought more and more fast cars, hired fast drivers, including Carroll Shelby, Phil Hill, Masten Gregory and Ken Miles – and was quite successful... (More : Here)