THE WHITNEY STRAIGHT MASERATI A Documentary Video (29 minutes) Price $24.95 plus $5.00 Shipping/Handling (Canadian Orders add $5.00 to S/H) Quantity :  1 2 3 4 5 Few living today can remember the sight and the sounds of Grand Prix Automobile Racing in the decade before World War II - but - Nobody who has seen the Whitney Straight Maserati in action at the Laguna Seca Historic Races will ever forget it. ****** When Whitney Straight took delivery of 8CM Maserati No. 3011 and adapted it to his specifications in 1934, he created a unique race car that would continue to compete far beyond anyone’s dreams. Actively campaigned for over 60 years this car is probably the most significant single seat racing Maserati of all time. Today this Maserati is owned by Peter Giddings. He campaigns it in Historic Automobile Racing Events. Barring mechanical problems, the car is virtually unbeatable. This video is the story of a very special race car - The Whitney Straight Maserati - Chassis Number 3011 Six Decades of Motor Racing Historic photographs and documents recall bygone days at Brooklands, Shelsley-Walsh and Goodwood. A Boy and a Dream Share a reflective moment with Peter Giddings (he didn't know the camera was on) as he looks at photographs of 3011 which he took as a boy. Little did he know then that years later he would drive 3011 for the first time at the Bangkok (Thailand) Historic Grand Prix in February, 1988. A Car with a Mean Streak 8CM Maseratis were notoriously unpredictable when driven at speed. Peter Giddings describes the experience of handling this Maserati in action: "... the most difficult car I have ever driven ... A series of quick, violent reactions to whatever happens on a particular corner..." Behind the Scenes Consulting Engineer Jim Fortin applies state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and computer technology to sort out the fuel and carburetion systems. This is a Race Car In the paddock at Laguna Seca for the Historic Automobile Races. A heart stopping moment for the crew when 3011 is fired up ... - then - Track side to watch some of the most rare and exotic vintage race cars in the world in flat out action on this spectacular race course. Maserati, Bugatti, Alfa Romeo - they are all here! Few living today can remember the sight and the sounds of Grand Prix Automobile Racing in the decade before World War II. - but - Nobody who has seen the Whitney Straight Maserati in action at Laguna Seca will ever forget it. The Whitney Straight Maserati ******* From the Golden Age of Grand Prix Automobile Racing - The Decade of the 1930's - Maserati 8CM, Chassis Number 3011, was originally purchased by Whitney Straight - the first of a three car team he was to field in International Motor Racing for the 1934 season. Actively campaigned for over 60 years, this car is probably the most significant single seat racing Maserati of all time. Campaigned on more that 50 circuits in 14 countries Multiple victories for Whitney Straight in 1934 Other drivers such as Richard Seaman, Prince Bira, Kenneth McAlpine, Leslie Boyce, Tony Gaze, "Nobby" Spero and Danny Margulies have all scored major victories with 3011. Today this Maserati is owned and driven by Peter Giddings. Barring mechanical problems the car is virtually unbeatable in Historic Automobile Racing events. The Whitney Straight Maserati Video: Price $24.95 plus $5.00 Shipping/Handling (Canadian Orders add $5.00 to S/H) Quantity :  1 2 3 4 5 You can place your order by phone: 800-582-6824. Please have your credit card handy. Home | Non-US Merchants | Full Service | Self Service | Cyber Cash Home Based Business | Internet Credit Card Acceptance | International Store | Demo