BACK ISSUE INDEX OF Viale Ciro Menotti (VCM)

1981

JAN/FEB 1981
ISSUE #25

FEATURE CAR: THE 5000 GT. Compiling a complete report on the rare 5000 GT series is a complicated task. Contributors include member Cav. Hofer, English Maserati historian Richard Crump, and others. Only 33 cars of this Allemano design were produced. This may be the most complete production record in print.

JUAN FANGIO: Argentinian by birth, the legendary race driver reached the pinnacle of Grand Prix racing in the company of the Maserati 250F.

TECH TIPS: VALVE ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE FOR THE MASERATI V-8. An MIE technician illuminates a precise maintenance job -- diagrams, photos, and step-by-step instructions.

MARCH/APRIL 1981
ISSUE #26
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: A6G SERIES. With only 200 of these cars built, the history of the series by MIE member George Cox makes for fascinating reading. Includes Factory production tables.

• 1980 FORMULA ONE LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX: The ins and outs of Formula One racing are documented by member Randy Leffingwell of the Chicago Sun Times.
• SEATTLE PICNIC: Maserati owners of the Seattle area braved the rain for an enjoyable showing at the local winery.
• TECH TIPS: GETTING THE LEAD OUT. Examining the leaded premium crisis; background, problems, and possible solutions to a topic of concern for Maserati owners. Alternative fuels for high-powered automobiles are offered in a segment from Consumer Reports.

MAY/JUNE 1981
ISSUE #27
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE MERAK. Nine pages of information, enticing photos, and specs. "Merakulous" is the word!

• GUERRINO BERTOCCHI: 1907-1981. The legendary Maserati test driver and mechanic who regrettably passed away in a tragic accident. His rich life is documented with news clippings, photos, and fond remembrance.
• INTERVIEW: GIORGETTO GIUGIARO.
• The publisher's personal interview with top-ranked Italian designer (Maserati Ghibli, Lotus Esprit, VW Rabbit, just to name a few). Sig. Giugiaro speaks of the past, present, and future of Maserati.
• INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONFERENCE IN ASPEN: This renowned event draws top names and unforgettable displays of cars, fashions, art, etc. Article and photos by MIE staff.
• DESIGNER'S CORNER: In-house designer Douglas Varey provides a centerfold spread of a futuristic Merak.
• BORA/MERAK FLAT RATE REPAIR TIMES: This chart, taken from the Factory manual, gives times for all major repair jobs.

JULY/AUGUST 1981
ISSUE #28

• 1981 ANNUAL MASERATI MEETS: Two great successes: The West Coast event in Monterey, California, and the East Coast event in the Poconos Mts. of Pennsylvania. An opportunity to see the members and their cars in a weekend of judging and conviviality. 21 pages of photos, stunning cars, and concours events.

• AUSTRALIA'S 1st MASERATI MEET: Report from MIE member David Johnson of Caulfield, Australia, on the newest group of enthusiastic Maserati owners.
• CARROZZERIA BERTONE: Background and photos of the renowned Italian designer.
• TECH TIPS: REBUILDING THE INLINE 6-CYLINDER WATER PUMP. Diagrams, photos, and detailed instructions for the 6-cylinder models.

SEPT/OCT 1981
ISSUE #29
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE QUATTROPORTE. This new four-door is the last of the true performance luxury cars. Say the experts, "Its styling and comfort give it an elite standing in the automotive world." Driving impressions, specs, and several pages of photos.

• THE 350 S: Information and background on this rare race car, with photos of what may be the only surviving specimen from the 1956 Maserati racing division.
• TAKING LICENSE AND RECIPROCITY REVEALED: Two articles dealing with out-of-state licenses and interstate traffic violation procedures.
• DE TOMASO INDUSTRIES REPORT: From the stockholders' meeting comes insight into this corporation and its involvement with Maserati.
• MASERATI PRODUCTION FIGURE CHART: Production information is given for each model and year.
• TECH TIPS:
  • BORA ENGINE AND SUBFRAME REMOVAL. A step-by-step outline on how to tackle this job.
  • V-8 ENGINE REBUILD SPECS: A full page of important specifications.
  • WEBTECH 35 - STORING YOUR CAR FOR WINTER: All you need to know to prepare your Maserati for a long winter's sleep.

NOV/DEC 1981
ISSUE #30
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE CAR: THE KHAMSIN. The Khamsin will take you by storm with its beauty and speed. Photos, specifications, and driving impressions.

• MASERATI BITURBO: At last, the new 2-litre turbo-charged model is presented to the public by Sig. DeTomaso -- photos, specifications, and articles.
• HOW I GOT MY FIRST MASERATI: First in a series of personal anecdotes from readers relating the memorable (and often amusing) circumstances under which they obtained their first Maserati.
• INTERVIEW: MARCELLO GANDINI. Bertone's top designer and creator of the Maserati Khamsin discusses the contemporary auto design.
• TECH TIPS:
  • WEBTECH 36 - KHAMSIN TRANSMISSION & CLUCH REMOVAL: A step-by-step guide to removal, including photos.
  • VALVE TIMING: Detailed and conclusive tech article with charts, specifically for the Maserati four-stroke engine.