THE VEHICLE AT A GLANCE
Model dossier
- Manufacturer
- Maserati
- Base model
- 26M
- Coachbuilder
- Castagna
- Production period
- 1931
- Body style
- Phaeton
- Type
- Limited
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE CAR
Coachbuilding, design & conversions
PRICE & SALES RECORD
Vehicle value
- Original price
- Not documented
- Latest recorded sale
- Not documented
01 / THE STORY
History & context
The Maserati 26M Sport Double Phaeton Castagna stands as an enduring symbol of automotive elegance, performance, and craftsmanship, a true masterpiece created by the skilled hands of Carrozzeria Castagna Milano. Draped in a captivating two-tone paintwork, the car’s visual appeal is accentuated by a striking arrow motif on the bonnet, a symbol that elegantly captures the essence of speed and dynamism. The intricate design work extends beyond its surface, as Mario Revelli di Beaumont’s Double Phaeton body design is expertly integrated into the sporty chassis of the Maserati 26M Sport #2521, creating a harmonious blend of form and function. The Maserati 26M Sport Double Phaeton was unveiled at the prestigious 1932 Concorso d’Eleganza di Villa d’Este, a show known for showcasing the finest examples of automotive artistry. There, it clinched the category prize for open-top cars, a well-deserved recognition of its timeless allure, sophisticated design, and innovative engineering. This victory at one of the most esteemed concours underscored its status as a true icon of automotive design. The collaboration between Maserati and Castagna resulted in a unique synthesis of performance and luxury, a hallmark of the 1930s golden age of motoring. The Maserati 26M Sport, equipped with its powerful engine and meticulously crafted bodywork, combined the thrill of speed with the elegance of an aristocratic automobile. With its elongated curves and graceful lines, the Double Phaeton design beautifully captured the spirit of the era, a time when automobiles were not only mechanical marvels but also works of art. As the wind softly embraced its sleek body, the Maserati 26M Sport Double Phaeton Castagna became more than just a carit became a symbol of automotive excellence. Its legacy lives on in the annals of classic car history, where it continues to be revered by collectors, enthusiasts, and historians alike for its stunning design, engineering excellence, and the powerful connection it embodies between speed and style.
02 / TECHNICAL IDENTITY
Specifications & construction
Production & construction
- Production type
- Limited
- Production notes
- Period/event evidence secures the Castagna Double Phaeton and 1931–32 chronology. Independent reconstruction notes possible two four-seat road chassis and treats 2521 as a supposition. Therefore one-off/Units=1 are not canonical; chassis and Revelli attribution remain guarded. NO_AUTO_INHERIT.
Engine & performance
- Specification notes
- Confidence detail moved from confidence: high_disposition_only
Design & manufacture
- Designer · Candidate
- Mario Revelli di Beaumont
- Manufacturer · Documented
- Maserati
- Coachbuilder / Body Builder · Documented
- Castagna
06 / EVENTS & AWARDS
Events & awards
IV Concorso Internazionale per Automobili – Coppa d'Oro Villa d'Este General · legacy_preserved
- Date
- 1932
- Chassis
- General
Preserved CI 1.0 relation. Evidence field: list_of_awards_0_events. No award inferred.
07 / THE VEHICLE IN DETAIL
Photo gallery 4 photographs
08 / FROM THE ARCHIVE
Archive
References held in the vehicle dossier. Their inclusion does not establish that every historical claim has been independently verified.
| Reference | Source type |
|---|---|
| Archivio Storico Fotografico Vasconi — Villa d’Este 1932 Maserati Castagna #18 www.fotovasconi.it | Period photo archive |
| Carrozzeria Castagna Milano — historical overview www.carrozzieri-italiani.com | Coachbuilder history |
| 12cylinders — Maserati Tipo 26M Double Phaeton Castagna 12cylinders.com | Independent specialist reconstruction |













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