SEPTEMBER 1976
ISSUE #1

• This is a collector's item! With only 100 members, this MCI Newsletter was the first of what evolved into the current large-scale publication. Club introduction, as well as first-ever Maserati classifieds in this issue.

OCTOBER 1976
ISSUE #2

• Noteable quotes and classifieds.

NOVEMBER 1976
ISSUE #3

• FEATURE CAR: THE BORA. The mid-engined, V-8, winner produced by the Factory while Citroen was involved. Article and specifications from Motor Trend.
• MASERATI VEHICLE PRODUCTION CHART.

 

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1977

FEBRUARY 1977
ISSUE #4

• TECH TIP: FINE TUNING THE 3500 SERIES, Part I. Tuning of the Weber carbs and installing a timing chain pointer.
• INSURANCE QUESTIONNAIRE.

APRIL 1977
ISSUE #5

• FEATURE CAR: THE A6G CS. A rare vehicle one can never forget. Reprint article from Road & Track.
• TECH TIPS: OVERHAUL OF A 3500 GT, Part II. The second part of a two-part series on tuning Weber carbs.

AUGUST 1977
ISSUE # 6

• HISTORY OF MASERATI, Part I. The first of a three-part series by Carl Wagner. This comprehensive article tells how the brothers got started and follows the evolution of the Factory, through the Orsi days. A thorough and interesting insight to Maserati's history.
• MASERATI DEALERS USA.
• SPECIAL SERVICE SECTION.

NOVEMBER 1977
ISSUE #7

• FEATURE CAR: THE 5000 GT. Reprinted road tests and photos.
• TECH TIPS: OVERHAUL OF A 3500 GT, Part I. HISTORY OF MASERATI, Part II. Second in a three-part series by Carl Wagner.
• DEALERS REPORT.

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1978

JANUARY 1978
ISSUE #8

• HISTORY OF MASERATI, Part III.
• TECH TIPS: OVERHAUL OF A 3500 GT, Part II. The final series of the two-part article by DuGan.
• DEALERS REPORT.

APRIL/MAY 1978
ISSUE #9

• FEATURE CAR: THE BOOMERANG. The prototype produced for entry into the 1972 Geneva Auto Show. Futuristic in design, the Boomerang was an idea far ahead of its time.
• ITAL DESIGN, Part I. Larry Sarchin shares his exploration of Giorgetto Giugiaro's Ital Design, one of the most important design houses in Italy.
• TECH TIPS: REBUILDING THE MISTRAL CLUTCH.

JUNE/JULY 1978
ISSUE #10

• FEATURE CAR: THE QUATTROPORTE III. A bold step towards greater mass production, a feat never before attempted by Maserati. The result is a luxurious, high-performance thoroughbred in every sense of the word.
• MIE INTERVIEW: GUERINO BERTOCCHI. Maserati's chief mechanic and test driver shares his rich past with VCM's publisher, Francis Mandarano.
• THE MAKING OF A MASERATI. Francis and Janet visit the Factory in Modena, and give a first-hand report on the legend of the hand built cars.
• ITAL DESIGN, Part II. Larry Sarchin concludes his article on Giorgetto Giugiaro and his celebrated design house, Ital Design.

SEPT/OCT 1978
ISSUE #11

• FEATURE CAR: THE MEXICO. The 2+2 design by Vignale essentially replaced the 5000 GT production and was considered a more practical vehicle, while still having the same Maserati heart.
• MIE INTERVIEW: MICHAEL MILES. Secretary of the English Maserati Club and publisher of The Trident. Miles describes why he is hooked on the marque, and how he became involved with The English Club and its commitment to the marque's preservation.
• WIN WITH WEBERS: Facts and figures are supplied on the carburetors in this reprint from Sports Car Illustrated.
• BERTONE: A premier Italian coachbuilder, Bertone has brought his vision of the sporty, driveable designs to the world.

NOV/DEC 1978
ISSUE #12

• FEATURE CAR: THE 3500 GT BY PIETRO FRUA. A collector's delight, the Frua 3.5 overhead cam model was low in production numbers, but a culminate factor in racing development and Grand Touring comfort.
• DE TOMASO: A RENAISSANCE MAN. Two articles featuring the man, his personality, his power and his directions as owner of a large corporation.
• MIE INTERVIEW: GEORGE GARBUTT. President of Maserati Automobiles, Inc., in Baltimore, Maryland, shares his predictions for the future of Maserati.
• WebTech47TECH TIPS: MASERATI V-8 VALVE RECONDITIONING. An article detailing the job as performed on the Mexico.
• STORING YOUR CAR: Tips for storing that special automobile over the winter.