At Green Valley in 1966 was a driver from Kansas named Bobby Aylward. He was a wealthy man making a fortune from the oil industry and gun dealing.
He liked to drive older cars trying to beat newer models for fun. In 1966 he had a 1960 Maserati "Birdcage" Tipo 61 chassis # 2464.
The Maserati engine had been replaced by a 4.7 V-8 Ford engine and was raced in the US Southwest for several years.
The car was prepared by his mechanic, Ernie McCoy and after Bobby retired from racing he gave the Maserati to Mr. McCoy. ( Now that is a good boss to have !)
Bobby Aylward in his Maserati # 4. at Green Valley Raceway. 1966.
(Jerry Melton photos)
A little more of the history of this Maserati Tipo 61 at this site.
http://buildraceparty.com/1960-maser...o-61-birdcage/
(Ken H..)
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