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1998

ISSUE #74
March 1998
* SPECIAL ISSUE

This issue will serve as a valuable reference piece on the GT cars for years to come.

• SPECIAL FEATURE: The Maserati GT Cars - From 1957 to 1986.
  A full-color time-line showing dates and photos of the Maserati GT cars is just the beginning of 34 pages of statistics and photographs. You will find information about the designer to the number of cars produced and all of the specifications and significant variations within each model: 3500 GT and GTI Coupe and Spyder, 5000 GT, Sebring, Mistral Coupe and Spyder, Quattroporte I, II, and III, Mexico, Ghibli Coupe and Spyder, Indy, Bora, Merak, Khamsin, and the Kyalami. You will also find beautiful photographs of the cars, inside and out, as well as comments from owners and leading magazines. Also included in this issue is a full-color foldout of all of the Maserati Grand Touring Cars.
• FEATURE: Maserati Museums -- They Have Been Saved. An article found in the Italian publication Ruoteclassiche, December 1996 by Gianfranco Stefanelli. The 18 Maseratis that were to be auctioned at the International Auction that Brooks had scheduled have been brought back from England to Modena. They were saved by Umberto Panini, the former picture card industrialist, who allocated three billion lire (about 1.8 million dollars). A sad event with a happy ending.
• FEATURE: Concours Italiano '98 and Maserati Days '98. Overview of the coming year's event. Two pages devoted to the full day's projected program at the 20th Annual Gathering of the Faithful on the Monterey Peninsula in Northern California. Includes the schedule, events, special guests and marque, and spectator information.
• CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: "It's a Kind of Magic," by Berthard Ollmann of Essen Germany. ". . . if the Boomy could speak -- he could tell some story!. . ." You will enjoy this "love" story about a man and his Boomerang.
• "So You Want to Show Your Car. . .And Drive It Too?" by Don Treadwell of Gilroy, California. No sniveling here, just facts.
• "Coche Numero Quince -- Que Lastima!" by Ed and Nancy Mackey of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Saved from a near death, the Qporte III is in the capable hands of a true enthusiast.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Articles include:
  • "Giovanni Agnelli, Future Chairman of Fiat Group, Dies at 33," Italy went into mourning after the death of Giovanni Alberto Agnelli.
  • "The Best Car Name in the World," an excerpt from Thoroughbred & Classic Cars.
  • "Enduringly Different," Classic Cars Magazine rates the Biturbo.
  • "Maserati Faces the Future ­ The Ongoing Story," a few reports of the on-going strength of Maserati.
  • "Rare 1954 Zagato-Bodied A6G/54 Sells at Coys," report from Sports Car Market Letter.
• RETROSPECT: MIE Interview with Chief Engineer Bertocchi from 1978 when Maserati Club founder Francis Mandarano visited the Maserati Factory in Modena. A rare interview you are sure to enjoy.
• REGIONAL NEWS: John Asmus, Regional Director, writes about the 15th Annual Maserati-Lamborghini Holiday Party.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Report from the Maserati Classic 1997 is featured. Many photos as well as a list of attendees and their cars. As always, the International Club Listing can be found on page 76.
• NEWS & PEOPLE: Newest Enthusiast, baby Cameron Penn, Keith Martin, David Falossi, and visitors to MIE Headquarters Jeffery Lees and Robert Digennaro are featured. Richard Toplin, an enthusiast, passed away in December and a memorial is published in his honor. Also featured is Sergio Pininfarina, President of Pininfarina, from a presentation given at the Detroit Auto Show. Also: snippets of news, photos and anecdotes.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #297- UNLEADED FUEL OK?
  • #298- BITURBO SLAVE CYLINDER
  • #299- CYCLE COLLECTOR
  • #300- STUTTER AND BUCK
  • #301- IAW-CAR-TEST TOOL
  • #302- QPORTE WHEEL ANGLES
  • #303-INDY SPLINED SHAFT
  • #304- VARIOUS 425 PROCEDURES
  • #305- SEBRING TIRE TIP
  • #306- BITURBO FIRING ORDER
  • #307- BITURBO VALVES
  • #308- RIGIDITY BAR FOR BITURBOS
  • #309- POWER STEERING PROBLEMS
  • #310- BATTERY KEEPS DYING
• MEMBER-TO-MEMBER TIPS:
  • #311- PREPARING CONVERTER AND CRANKSHAFT FOR INSTALLATION IN A QPORTE (TIPO 330)

ISSUE #75
September 1998

• FEATURE: Interview with Dr. Andrea Zappia, Director of sales for Ferrari and Maserati, Frank Mandarano intervied Dr. Zappia at the 1998 Geneva Auto Show in March, which marked the first time Ferrari had presented itself to the public as the new owner and manager of Maserati.
• FEATURE: Maseratis at Concorso Italiano. Four pages of color photographs showcasing some of the fantastic Maseratis that lined the Green. Final page is a listing of the '98 Maserati Days Awards.
• FEATURE: The Maserati 228. By Martin Rudow, photos by Frank Mandarano. This story features Jack Hung's super-tuned and customized 228. Get a feel for how beautiful and f-a-s-t this car really is. Lots of color photographs.
• FEATURE: The Maserati Eldorado -- World's Fastest Ice Cream Machine, by Martin Rudow and Frank Mandarano. Re-discovering one of Maserati's boldest designs: the Eldorado, built to take on the world. Background, races, specs, and photos galore. This important piece of Maserati's history is in the Panini Collection in Modena.
• FEATURE: Eight Cylinder Maserati, by Massimo Clarke, Auto Tecnica. An incredible 12-page article complete with supporting photographs on Maserati's latest 8 V - 4AC- 32v engine.
• FEATURE: Grand Prix Historiques de Monaco. A ten-page photo story by MCI member Walter Baumer of Dusseldorf, Germany. You will enjoy hearing and seeing some of the most famous vintage racers. Included in the special event was the famous Nuerburgring-Fangio car, ten 250F cars, the 8C of Chris Drake (GB), Stirling Moss in his Birdcage, 4CLT of Jean Duret (France), and many more.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Articles include:
  • "Maser Mind. . . the Man at Maserati's Helm," reprinted from Car Magazine. Learn about some of the objectives and plans that Paolo Marinsek, the Managing Director of Ferrari and Maserati, has for the future.
  • "Maserati Spears into Jag Territory" article and photos from Car Magazine. Maserati reveals its new V8 coupe, penned by Giugiaro and Italdesign. Sleek lines hint at the Ferrari 456. The alternative to the Jag XK8 and the Porsche 911.
  • "Maserati Automobilia Proves Valuable." Christie's Auction in London featured numerous artifacts of Maserati automobilia. You'll want to start your own collection after reading what these "priceless" items bring in.
• REGIONAL NEWS: John Asmus, Regional Director, writes about the 4th Annual Pismo Beach Rally held in April.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Information on the Autumn meeting of Touring Superleggera, and an update from "Down Under."
• NEWS & PEOPLE: MIE gets visits from Hans Huwyler from Columbus, North Carolina; and Dick Preston of Marietta, Georgia. Our regrets for long-time MCI member, Victor (Vic) Louis Williams, who passed away.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #312: POOR PERFORMANCE UNDER BOOST
  • #313: ROAD WHEEL OFFSET
  • #314: TIRE SPEED RATINGS
  • #315: LOOPING IDLE ON BITURBO INJECTED ENGINES, SETTING IDLE AND CHECKING THROTTLE POSITION SENSORTECH TIPS:
• MEMBER-TO-MEMBER TIPS:
  • #316: DANGER OF BURSTING
  • #317: HOW I FIXED THE BOUNCING SPEEDOMETER

ISSUE #76
November 1998

This special issue features the debut of the new Maserati 3200 GT at the Paris Auto Show.

• FEATURE: The Maserati 3200 GT debut. 36 pages of color. Published in English and Italian.
  Special sections include:
  • "The 3200 GT, an overview." A true Maserati, it heralds the beginning of a new story for the "Trident" Marque. It uses the 'GT' initials as a reminder of the company's first great road car -- the 3500 GT -- which had long and acclaimed success.
  • "The Modena Expo."A special presentation was made to the press and special guests in Exposition Hall of Modena. Historically important Maseratis were used to help tell the story of the birth of the 3200 GT along with Giugiaro's renderings, color swatches, etc. Great photos in this section.
  • "Paris Auto Show." Officially toasting the debut at the Paris Auto Show is Mr. Luca di Montezemolo, Chief Engineer Roberto Corradi, and Mr. Paolo Marinsek, Managing Director of both Maserati and Ferrari.
  • "Inside the Factory." Frank Mandarano takes us into the Factory where we can almost hear the sounds of the assembly line.
  • "3200 GT Spyder." Reprinted from the October issue of Automobilismo magazine, we get an idea of what the 3200 Spyder might look like.
• REGIONAL NEWS: John Asmus, Regional Director, reports on the Club's attendance at the Annual Bocce Ball Tournament and Picnic, and a few notes on the '98 Concours Italiano and Maserati Days events.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: The '98 Maserati Classic International Rally, held in the Netherlands. Overview and photos by Frits and Coreille Harms, on behalf of the Organizing Committee.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #318: BITURBO PULLEY CHART
  • #319: QUATTROPORTE II VACUUM (MILEAGE METER)
  • #320: FUSE BOX INTERNAL ELECTRICAL PATH