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