Maserati spent much of its early years manufacturing cars for privateers in the racing field.

Also, the car has a Scintilla ignition system as well as a single Roots-type supercharger and a Weber carburetor 55ASI.

Despite not winning with Count Trossi, the car was highly competitive with American driver Harry Schell in big races such as at Monaco and Goodwood.

Most cars were sold to private owners such as Austin Dobson, Lord Howe and John Peter Wakefield.

Maserati's works team also raced them successfully, including in the Grand Prix of Naples and the Targa Florio, with drivers Aldo Marazza, Luigi Villoresi and Ettore Bianco.

[1][2][3][4] The 8CTF was a modified 6CM, with a supercharged 3L 365 hp engine in an attempt to compete with the all-conquering Mercedes and Auto Union cars.