The 1959 OSCA 372 FS has chassis #1196S and is fitted with engine #1157 and coachwork by Fratelli Morellu. It was originally sold to OSCA importer Edgar Fronteras. In 1959, it competed at the Sebring 12 Hour races as an OSCA work car.
In 1957 the Maserati brothers introduced the 372 FS as a successor to the MT4 TN. Between 1957 and 1959, five two-seaters and four single-seaters were constructed according to Orsini’s book. 372s competed in all European, South American and US races of the time including the Spa. Monza, Naples Nurburgring and Sebring. Four are known to exist today, one in Argentina, two in Europe including the one owned by Sir Stirling Moss.
This OSCA was subjected to a full restoration in 2004-2006 by Auto Restoration LTD in Christchurch, NZ, after being found intact in a large plywood bow it had been stored in for 40+ years.
This OSCA is powered by an all alloy, 4-cylinder, dual overhead cam, 1.5 liter engine constructed with two plugs per cylinder, twin Weber carburetors and mated to a 4-speed gearbox that produces 140+ hp and weighs 1,100 lbs.
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