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In the Italian town of San Lazzaro di Savena, 1947, witnessed the birth of an iconic automobile brand, O.S.C.A. (Officine Specializzate Costruzione Automobili). It was the brainchild of the Maserati siblings – Ettore, Ernesto, and Bindo – who ventured into this new enterprise a decade after parting with their stakes in Maserati to Adolfo Orsi in 1937. As the name suggests, the firm was a beacon of specialization, dedicated to the meticulous crafting of automobiles.

O.S.C.A.’s niche is developing compact sports and racing vehicles, primarily catering to individual clientele. The brand’s foray into the automotive landscape was marked by the MT4, which graced the roads in 1948. The subsequent decade saw O.S.C.A. making notable strides in various racing domains, including the prestigious Formula One. Behind the wheels of these powerful machines were legendary names like Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio, testaments to the brand’s racing prowess.

Parallel to their track exploits, the late 1950s saw O.S.C.A. delve into road-ready sports vehicles, churning out models such as the Barchetta, Roadster, and Coupé. However, as the sands of time-shifted, financial hurdles began to mount, bringing O.S.C.A.’s automobile production chapter to a halt in 1967, with a legacy of roughly 400 masterfully crafted vehicles. The firm didn’t immediately fade into oblivion; instead, it pivoted its expertise toward engine optimization before finally shuttering its operations in 1992.

The vehicles O.S.C.A. produced weren’t mere modes of transportation; they were embodiments of ingenious engineering and a deep-seated racing lineage, thanks to the Maserati brothers’ vision. These machines, now vintage gems, are coveted by collectors worldwide. Even though O.S.C.A.’s active years spanned just two decades, their indelible mark on motorsports history is undeniable.