ISSUE #50
July 1987
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE KHAMSIN. This beautiful and exotic V-8 was introduced ahead of its time. Even by today's standards the Khamsin remains mechanically and aesthically advanced. Coverage includes road tests, specifications, reproductions of brochures and a comprehensive Owners' Survey.
• BOOK REVIEW: Investing in Classic Automobiles for Profit and Capital Gain by Richard Rush. The author shares the expertise gained over many years of buying and selling collectable automobiles. Includes many tips on what to look for, checking the condition of the automobile, important and unimportant factors, a rating formula and more.
• NEWS FROM ITALY: Articles include coverage on the Racing Biturbos, the introduction of the Royale (with excellent photographs), the Biturbo Si, the Biturbo 420i and 228i.
• INTERNATIONAL NEWS: This issue contains contributions from the following European Maserati Clubs: Austria, Australia, England and Germany.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #98- ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM. The precautions to be taken on cars fitted with this system.
  • #99- ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS. The key to identifying engine size: 3.7-, 4.0-, 4.2-, 4.7- and 4.9-litre.
  • #100- CARBURETOR BANJO FITTING TORQUE.
  • #101- BITURBO OIL CHANGE.
  • #102- 3500 GT COUPE INTERIOR RELATHER AND CARPET. Quantities required.
  • #103- 3500 SPYDER INTERIOR CARPET AND LEATHER. Quantities required.
  • #104- MISTRAL COUPE CARPETING. Quantities required.
  • #105- GHIBLI COUPE INTERIOR RELEATHER AND CARPET. Quantities required.
  • #106- GHIBLI SPYDER INTERIOR RELEATHER AND CARPET. Quantities required.
  • #107- KHAMSIN UPHOLSTERY TIME AND MATERIALS. Quantities required.
  • #108- BITURBO SPEEDOMETER MISREADINGS.