The Maserati belonged to Wally Schirra. The guy washing it was Schirra's son. The car had been sold and he washing it for the new owner who, according to this was standing next to the photographer:
Comment Classic: Wally Schirra’s Son Washes His Dad’s Maserati For The Last Time
In the same Life magazine was a photo of Apollo 7 astronaut Walt Cunningham working on his 911S. True car guys.
Apparently the car is now owned by an Rgruppe member.
In The Garage: Astronauts and Porsches
