BACK ISSUE INDEX OF Viale Ciro Menotti (VCM)

1993-1994

ISSUE # 63
May 1993

• FEATURE: Stradale, Street Version Barchetta. Information supplied direct from the Factory.
• FEATURE: Kyalami - In depth article, including technical information and personal observations by Francis Mandarano.
• FEATURE: Modelisimo - Highly detailed automotive construczione! Hans Peter Kupfer's scale models from kits as well as his original designs. Featuring photo-etched parts and painstaking attention to detail.
• FEATURE: The Boomerang Part 3. Berthold Ollmann shares the story of the Boomerang's attempted visit to the US in 1992, and looks forward to its attendance at the 1993 Concours Italiana and Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: DeTomaso medical bulletin, Barchetta on Test, possibility of Barchetta's import to US, Ghibli II reviews in the automotive press, "Why I Am Closing Lambrate," interview with DeTomaso from Il Sole, Fiat seeks bigger share of Maserati.
• RETROSPECT: Toulo de Graffenried's distinguished racing career is detailed, as well as catching up with his current doings as organizer of revivals and commemorative Grand Prix. Taken from Le Grandi Automobili, vol. 21, Fall 1987.
• REGIONAL NEWS: Updates from the Northern California Maserati Club, announcement of 1993 Mercer Island Concours.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: the 21st anniversary of the Maserati Club UK, updates from Maserati Clubs of Australia, Maserati Club de France and Maserti Club of Austria, coverage of Barchetta competitions from Club Maserati Italy.
• MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • Biturbo Suspension And Handling, Il Duce di Sospensione
  • Bora Waterpump Removal, Dr. Scott McClure

   

ISSUE #64
October 1993

• FEATURE: '89 Biturbo Spyder. In-depth article by Francis Mandarano, including the history and background of the car's production, the evolution of the car, technical information and personal observations.
• FEATURE: Modelisimo. Photos and details of Walter Gualdrini's magnificent model collection. Gualdrini, of Bologna, Italy, has the most complete collection of Maserati models in Italy, according to Sig. Ermano Cozza, the Maserati historian.
• FEATURE: Monterey Days. Janet Mandarano recaps the most celebrated weekend in the automotive world. The line up includes Concours Italiana, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, and the Laguna Seca Historic Races. Complete with photos of the famous Maserati Boomerang, which was featured at Concours Italiana and Pebble Beach. The MCI Annual Meet, held during the same weekend, is also detailed.
• FEATURE: Automotive Investor Interview With Francis Mandarano. Mr. Mandarano offers his opinions on the state of the Maserati market, the collectibility of the DeTomaso cars and where the collector car market is headed.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Translations of articles in the Italian press regarding the Fiat buyout and a possible Fiat-Renault alliance; News from Modena and Dott. Andrea Ricci; auction results.
• RETROSPECT: The Mille Miglia Saga, 1927-1957. Excerpted from the book by Giovanni Lurani, who participated in nine Mille Miglias, winning his class three times and finishing among the top 10 twice. His direct experience and personal contact with the men that took part gives him the "precision of a historian and spirit of a chronicler."
• REGIONAL NEWS: Maserati Club of Northern California goes on its annual "gambol" to Carson City, Nevada.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The 21st birthday of Maserati Club UK; the 1993 International Rally in Cologne, Germany; news from the Maserati Register Australia, including plans for the 1994 National Maserati Rally; excepts from the Factory's April 1993 Il Tridente, which could very well be the last publication to appear.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #195 - REMOVING FROZEN/RUSTED BOLTS AND STUDS Reprint from Import Service
  • #196 - ELECTRICAL SHORTS Reprint from Automotive Rebuilder
  • #197 - ALL BITURBO ENGINE OIL PUMP MODIFICATIONS
  • #198 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODIFIED TIMING BELT TENSIONER
  • #199 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER OVERHEATING
• MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • #200 - HIGH TECH LEATHER TIP, Michael Brooks
  • #201 - CORRECTING BOOST CONTROL IRREGULAR-ITIES, Hugh Fallis
  • #202 - QPORTE III INSTRUMENT PROBLEMS, Howard Kestenbaum

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1994

ISSUE #65
March 1994

• FEATURE: MCI Survey Results
• FEATURE: Maserati Bora. MCI members share their opinions and experiences with the Maserati Bora. Nineteen pages of valuable first-hand information, technical diagrams and great photos of members' cars.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: translations from the Italian press regarding Alzati and the Revival of Maserati, the new QPorte, Giuguiaro and Italdesign, Fiat financial news, Maserati leaving US market.
• RETROSPECT: Osca MT4. Excerpted from OSCA, the rare book by Luigi Orsini and Franco Zagari, published by Giorgio NADA Editore. Five pages.
• REGIONAL NEWS: Northern California Region announcement and update.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: members meeting of Club Maserati at Hotel Canalgrande in Modena; announcement of the 2nd Raduno International; excerpts from The Maserati Club UK's Trident; Danish Spring Rally announcement; Maserati Day Japan photos; Italia a Zandvoort photos and story from Ben Kersbergen, Maserati Club Holland; new president for Svenska Maserati Klubben; international club listing.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #203 - BRAKE PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION
  • #204 - BORA AND MERAK FRONT SUSPENSION
  • #205 - WHEELS FOR SEBRING
  • #206 - ROAD HANDLING
  • #207 - KHAMSIN COOLING SYSTEM
  • #208 - 8-CYLINDER ENGINE TORQUE
  • #209 - BORG AUTO TRANS MAINTENANCE
  • Tech tips 203-209 taken from "Servizio Assistanza Technica."
  • #210 - QPORTE LEATHER SQUEAK
• MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • #211 - BITURBO ALTERNATOR, by David J. Mullen
  • #212 - MANUAL OVERRIDE FOR BITURBO RADIATOR FAN, by Ben Barkow
  • #213 - MERAK-BORA RUST, by Dennis Penn
  • #214 - BITURBO ELECTRICAL, by James Imel
  • #215 - "NO BOOST" SOLUTION, by Jeff Hahn
  • #216 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, by Bo Andersen
  • #217 - BORA BATTERY CONNECTION, by Michael Brooks
  • #218 - BORA LUG NUTS, by Michael Brooks
  • #219 - BORA TIPS: shift linkage, cv boots, brake line alter, cuttin' up your bora, parking brake cable, battery cable, fuel lines, cool air intakes, sealing cam covers, hose connections, rear interior double pane glass, by Bob Staaterman

ISSUE #66
October 1994

• FEATURE: New Maserati Quattrorporte. Seven pages of Factory information, including technical specs, drawings and photographs, from the Factory press kit.
• FEATURE: Maserati 228. Francis Mandarano's comments on the 228 when new (from 1991) side by side with his opinion on the vehicle now, including comment on the engine, handling, design and interior.
• FEATURE: The Boomerang Story Part IV - Best of Show. Berthold Ollmann, Boomerang owner, relates the events of the Monterey Weekend 1993, when the Boomerang took home Best of Show at Concours Italiana as well as being named retroactive Best of Show of Bagatelle 1990 at Pebble Beach.
• FEATURE: Concours Italiana 1994. Recap of the biggest and most colorful Concours Italiana to date, including a Maserati display 50 strong. The MCI "Monterey Days," hosted by the Northern California Chapter, is also detailed.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: profile of Alzati translated from Kurier (Austria)); overview of Maserati's future prospects (Road and Track, Genti Motori); report of a joint venture between Fiat and Mercedes (Automotive News); the new Quattroporte (L'Espresso), Turin Auto Show (Autoweek); Maserati Barchetta (Sports Car International).
• RETROSPECT: translation of article in Auto Sport Italia, December 1959.
• REGIONAL NEWS: Announcement of the formation of our Northern California Chapter, and an overview of its activities by president John Asmus.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Two articles excerpted and translated from Il Tridente (Club Maserati publication); reports on The Maserati Club (UK) Durham Spring Rally and Raduno di Pasqua; the Barchetta's win at the Cannonball Run, Australia.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #220 - CLUTCH DISENGAGEMENT PROBLEM
  • #221 - LATE QUATTROPORTE & BITURBO WINDOW REGULATOR
  • #222 - EMISSION SYSTEM
• MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • #223 - BORA REAR HATCH RELEASE, by Robert Kraemer
  • #224 - QUATTROPORTE CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, by Scott Keesling
  • #225 - MISTRAL WATERPUMP SEAL, by A.M. Stellhorn
  • #226 - A TALE OF QUATTROPORTE OWNERSHIP, by A.J. Szumski
  • #227 - VACUUM/PRESSURE UNIT FOR THE IGNITION (ADVANCE/RETARD) TIMING ON BITURBO ENGINES, by Stephen W. Lovesey
  • #228 - GET TO THE BASICS, by John Brush