ISSUE #54
February 1989

• FEATURE CARS: THE 2.24v & THE 430. Good coverage on the newest Maserati releases. Includes photographs of both cars and the exciting new 24 valve engine, as well as excerpts from the automotive press.
• FEATURE: Marcello Gandini is featured in the Designer's Corner. He is the designer responsible for the Maserati Khamsin's extraordinary lines, as well as the Lamborghini Countach, Ferrari 308GT4, a long list of Renaults and on and on. The article gives a rare insight into this designer's philosophy and lifestyle.
• FEATURE: Maserati's Minder. An interview with Alejandro DeTomaso, Autocar & Motor, November 1988. Mr. DeTomaso tells of his goals for Maserati and what he anticipates the future will bring.
• FEATURE: The Story of MIE. Part 1. Francis Mandarano, Publisher & Founder, tells the long version of how he ultimately became interested in and extensively involved with Maseratis.
• FEATURE: Sex and the Italian Driver. If you've ever driven in Italy, this humorous article is absolutely guaranteed to keep you laughing for hours. Great illustrations enhance the articles content! You'll really enjoy this.
• FEATURE: Franco Zagari Photographs. Five more, never before published, historical photographs taken at the Factory by this renown automotive photographer.
• NEWS FROM ITALY: Titled, "How the Maserati 3500 GT Touring Behaves on the Track," this short translated article gives an overview of the handling characteristics of a race prepared 3500 GT.
• NEWS FROM ITALY: Designer Pirelli Tires. This article was translated from the Italian press and contains valuable information on out of production tires and Pirelli's intent to remanufacture suitable replacements.
• RETROSPECT: Fangio's Greatest Race - The German Grand Prix. An exciting story about the legendary driver and his best race ever behind the wheel of a Maserati 250F.
• REGIONAL NEWS: News from the South Central Region.
• DEALER SPOTLIGHT: Meet the following Maserati Dealers in this issue: Majestic Cars, Ltd., Cohasset, Massachusetts; Walter's Star Sales & Service, Denver, Colorado; Brookland Motor Cars, Toronto, Canada and Modena Motorsport, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
• INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS: This issue contains news and event coverage from our friends in the Maserati Club of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France, Australia and Italy.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #137 - PROLONGING YOUR BATTERY LIFE, part two.
  • #138 - BITURBO WATERPUMPIMPELLERS
  • #139 - INLINE-SIX CRANK INSTALLATIONS
  • #140 - BITURBO TIRES
  • #141 - V8 - 4.2, 4.7 & 4.9 TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DIRECTIONS
  • #142 - INLINE SIX TECH QUESTIONS
  • #143 - V8 4.2, 4.7 & 4.9 WEBER REMOVAL
  • #144 - MYSTERY BATTERY DRAW
  • #145 - QPORTE III WATER LEAK NEAR GLOVE BOX
  • #146 - BITURBO CLUTCH SLIPPAGE ADJUSTMENT