ISSUE #60
September 1991

• FEATURE: Gauges, Etc. An interesting article chronicling the Borletti factory, the famous Italian dashboard instrument, motorcycle gauges, watches, etc. manufacturers, founded by Romualdo Borletti\ in 1985. Included are numerous photos of the gauges found in Maseratis, from the race cars to the Ghilblis.
• FEATURE: Maserati Motorcycles. Informative article originally appearing in the Italian press gives insight into how and why Maserati came to produce motorbikes. Rare detail shots are included.
• FEATURE: Back to Life - SI #2414. A remarkable story translated from the February 1991 issue of Ruoteclassiche. Photos show the restoration process of this famous 200 SI.
• FEATURE: Frua A6G 2-Liter Spyders. Eight pages of photos and text by Francis G. Mandarano. Learn the differences and similarities between the 24 Maserati Spyders that Pietro Frua built. Many detailed pictures and production charts.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: A shareholders view of DeTomaso Industries stock. Details of the Maserati assets in the U.K. Excerpts from Autoweek and Automotive News on the future of Maserati in the US.
• DEALER SPOTLIGHT: Featuring J.N. Maserati and its founder Joseph Nicolai.
• RETROSPECT: Maserati Competition from Sports Cars In Action. Great historical article on the early days of the Maserati Factory and its early racing career.
• REGIONAL NEWS: Updates from the Rocky Mountain and Northern California Maserati owners, as well as coverage of the Pacific Northwest Italian Car Day.
• INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS: News from the Maserati Club of Australia and the Vintage and Classic Car Show. The Maserati Register reports on the Eastern Creek Historic Race Meeting in Australia. The Maserati Club UK fills us in on the upcoming International Ralley as ell as photographs from the current issue of Trident. The Maserati Clubs from Austria, France, Germany, Sweden and Italy share the latest news in their Clubs as well.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #180 - TROPICAL COOLANT. New - now carried by MIE's Parts Department. Reduce your running temperature 10 - 30 degrees.
  • #181 - POWER STEERING RACK LEAKING FLUID. Information on a seal that is not shown in the Parts Book.
  • #182 - BITURBO SERVICE UPDATE. Updates on Maserati Warranty and Maintenance Guide for the Biturbo.
  • #183 - EXHAUST FUMES IN THE KHAMSIN. Tips on how to reduce any exhaust fumes in your Khamsin.
  • #184 - GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER AREA OF KHAMSIN. Tips on gas fumes from deteriorating hoses.
• MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • Biturbo 5-Speed Transmission Tip, Michael C. Wilson
  • Biturbo Engine Rebuilding Hints, Il Duce Di Ricambi