BACK ISSUE INDEX OF Viale Ciro Menotti (VCM)

1979 - 1980

JAN/FEB 1979
ISSUE #13

WAS NOT PRINTED

MARCH/APRIL 1979
ISSUE #14

• FEATURE CAR: THE GHIBLI. The innovative lines of a Guigiaro design, the Ghibli, have withstood the test of time and become the most desireable and quickly appreciating model of the Maserati line. Acticle and photos by the publisher with sketches by designer Mike Robinson.
• BUYING A USED CAR IN ITALY: A reprinted article from Road & Track.
• THE MT. 3 BICYCLE: A Maserati five-speed on two wheels!
• TECH TIPS: ANTIFREEZE BRANDS AND MAIN & CONNECTING ROD SPECIFICATIONS.

MAY/JUNE 1979
ISSUE #15

• FEATURE CAR: THE BORA. Only 570 of these mid-engined coupes were built in the 70's by the forceful designer, Giorgetto Giugiaro. Photos and details, with sketches by MIE design associate.
• MIE INTERVIEW: BOB BROWN. Top USA Maserati mechanic working in California, Bob shares his insider knowledge.
• V-12 MASERATI: Maserati wins its first World Driver's Championship in 1957, with Fangio at the wheel. The results are history!
• TECH TIPS: REBUILDING THE INLINE-SIX, Part I.

JULY/AUGUST 1979
ISSUE #16
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE MISTRAL. Designed by Pietro Frua, and named for the "gentle winds of the French Riviera," the inline-six Mistral is a reliable and exciting GT dream.
• THE MONTEREY HISTORIC AUTOMOBILE RACES: Exciting photo coverage of the 6th Annual Laguna Seca Raceway event.
• MASERATI PEOPLE: Coverage of the 1979 MIE sponsored Maserati Meet.
• TECH TIPS: REBUILDING OF A SIX-CYLINDER OIL PUMP.
• REBUILDING THE INLINE-SIX, Part II.

SEPT/OCT 1979
ISSUE #17
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE INDY. A high-performance, four place Maserati, the Indy was the commemorative model in 1970, and its form and function still endure.
• EPA & DOT REQUIREMENTS: A comprehensive report on methods to certify your car to meet US importation regulations.
• TECH TIPS: REINFLATING THE HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR SPHERES. For Merak, Bora and Citroen SM owners. The author of this article, Mr. Grayson of Citroen Specialists, explains his specially designed valve and the job involved.
• OTHER TIPS: SPARK PLUGS-HOT OR COLD? FORGED PISTONS.

NOV/DEC 1979
ISSUE #18
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE QUATTROPORTE. Introduced in 1963, this Maserati four-door was the elitist sedan of its era. Included are good specifications and photographs.
• GIORGETTO GIUGIARO: The contemporary master of coachwork design is the toast of the Maserati world, having penned the Ghibli Coupe and Spyder, Bora, Merak and Quattroporte. An interview with Auto & Design, 1979.
• IMPORTING AN EXOTIC: Al Burtoni of Milano Imports gives advice on the procedures involved in importation.
• AUTOMOTIVE STYLING: MIE design correspondent Mike Robinson looks into the new challenge of auto designers in the fuel crisis age.

1980

JAN/FEB 1980
ISSUE #19
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE KHAMSIN. With the sleek, attractive, Bertone styling, the Khamsin is one of the most elegant in the Maserati line. Specs, photos, and impressions for an inside look at a very exotic Italian thoroughbred.
• WATKINS GLEN VINTAGE RACES: Story and photos by Richard Kraus.
• MODENA, ITALY: Exploring the rich history of the small city with a big name in the automotive world.
• INTERVIEW: FRANCIS G. MANDARANO. The founder and publisher of MIE is interviewed by free-lance journalist Mike Knutkowski.
• REBUILDING THE INLINE SIX, Part III.
• BORA WATER PUMP REMOVAL PROCEDURE: Publisher Francis Mandarano gives a step-by-step procedure for performing the water pump removal.

MARCH/APRIL 1980
ISSUE #20

• FEATURE CAR: MEXICO-PROTOTYPE NO.001. This one-off Frua designed Mexico belongs in the Maserati hall of fame for its beauty and unique styling. Hear the story behind the special automobile as told by MIE's publisher -- photos.
• INTERVIEW: BOB GROSSMAN. Owner and operator of Grossman Motors in West Nyack, New York, Bob has been involved with Maserati for many years, and in many respects; from distributor, to dealer, Bob is currently a Maserati enthusiast. He shares the joys and sorrows of his business.
• EXCERPTS FROM CRUMP: A preview of Richard Crump's new book, Maserati Road Cars, 1946-1979.
• TECH TIPS:REBUILDING THE INLINE-SIX, Part IV.

MAY/JUNE 1980
ISSUE #21

• FEATURE CAR: THE MISTRAL. Photos, specs and a reprint from Road & Track give details of this highly desirable inline 6-cylinder model.
• FRUA BODIES: A look into the styling masterpieces of Pietro Frua -- everything from Maserati to Renault and Rolls Royce.
• TECH TIPS: PAINTING A MASERATI. A 20 year veteran shares his experience as an autobody and paint expert.

JULY/AUGUST 1980
ISSUE #22
** RARE ISSUE

• 2ND ANNUAL MASERATI MEETS: MIE members gather on each coast for fun and mutual appreciation with an impressive display of cars. West Coast at Silverado California, East Coast in the Poconos of Pennsylvania.
• GRISWOLD'S: Explore the vintage and racing auto restoration shop located in Berkeley, California.
• TECH TIPS: ELECTRIC WINDOW WINDERS. Overhauling of this common weak spot in the operation of the electric window.

SEPT/OCT 1980
ISSUE #23

• FEATURE CAR: THE 3500 VIGNALE SPYDER. One of the most sought after Maseratis, the Vignale Spyder was produced with a $13,000 price tag between 1958-1963. Sam Dibitonto shares his knowledge and research in this feature car spread.
• CITROEN AT BONNEVILLE: Jerry Hathaway of SM World did the impossible: He prepared a Citroen SM for a land-speed record at Bonneville.
• PRIMO RADUNO INTERNAZIONALE MASERATI: The Modena gathering of Maseratis is reported firsthand by MIE members.
• TECH TIPS: REBUILDING THE GHIBLI V-8. An eight-page article of detailed instructions, photos, diagrams, and charts.

NOV/DEC 1980
ISSUE #24
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE GHIBLI SPYDER. Commonly referred to as the most beautiful sports car ever built, only 120 Spyders were produced. Included are professional portraits of this photogenic model, along with specs and historical data.
• DESIGNER'S CORNER: A centerfold Ghibli Spyder for the future in targa configuration. Conceptualized and drawn by in-house designer Dominic Giuntoli.
• BERTONE'S ATHON: Drawings and photos of the controversial, two-seater, roadster prototype -- a car for the connoisseur only.
• TECH TIPS: RESPOKING WIRE WHEELS. Carefully detailed (and at times humorous) instructions on a topic of concern to many owners. Reprinted from Import Car magazine.