Montante and Maserati Mark 8CTF Indy Win with Limited-Edition Bike
Montante and Maserati have collaborated on a made-to-order, single-speed bicycle inspired by the 8CTF race car, limited to just 200 individually numbered units.
Montante has produced a limited-edition bicycle in partnership with Maserati, commemorating the 70th anniversary of Wilbur Shaw’s 1940 Indianapolis 500 victory in the Maserati 8CTF. The Montante for Maserati 8CTF bike is now available to order, with only 200 individually numbered units being built.
This collaboration draws directly from Maserati’s racing history. The 8CTF bicycle’s release coincides with the 70th anniversary of Shaw’s back-to-back Indianapolis 500 wins in 1939 and 1940, both achieved in the supercharged, eight-cylinder 8CTF. The limited run of 200 bikes mirrors the 200 laps completed in the famous American race.
Design details inspired by the 8CTF
Montante’s design references the original 8CTF race car in several features. The silver Trident logo on a grey background is found on the hubs, echoing the Maserati badge and the car’s supercharged three-litre engine. The frame carries a Thirties-style Maserati logo, closely resembling the metallic chassis plate on the original car. An enamelled oval badge replicates the bonnet emblem from the 8CTF, while the number 1 on the frame matches Shaw’s victorious car.
The bicycle is a single-speed model, based on one of Montante’s own original designs. Each bike is made to measure, tailored to the customer’s size and preferences. Buyers are advised to select the right frame size when ordering, as the bikes are built individually rather than to standard dimensions.
Availability and pricing
The 8CTF bicycle is available exclusively through the Maserati online store and Cicli Montante’s own channels. The British division of Maserati listed the price at £3,204 (3600 Euros) plus shipping. COOL HUNTING reported a price of €3,000, but Maserati’s official figure is higher, likely reflecting different configurations or later pricing updates.
Each bike is individually numbered and supplied with documentation confirming its authenticity and connection to the anniversary celebration. The collaboration aims to appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of both Maserati and Italian cycling, offering a product that blends design cues from classic motorsport with bespoke bicycle craftsmanship.
Unusual technical choices
Cycle EXIF noted the unusual decision to fit a front disc brake to a fixed-gear, single-speed bicycle. While this is not common practice among purist cyclists, it adds a modern technical touch to the otherwise retro-inspired machine. The detailing and finish are aimed at buyers looking for a collector’s piece rather than an everyday commuter.
With only 200 bikes available, Montante and Maserati are targeting a narrow group of buyers who value both the history of the 8CTF and the exclusivity of a made-to-order Italian bicycle. The partnership highlights a shared focus on heritage and craftsmanship, with the 8CTF bicycle standing as a tribute to a landmark moment in Maserati’s racing past.
