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BACK ISSUE INDEX OF Viale Ciro Menotti (VCM)
1989
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
ISSUE #55
July 1989
- FEATURE CARS: Spyders, Spyders, Spyders. Excellent coverage on all of the convertible models produced by Maserati. 10 pages filled with text and photos.
- FEATURE: Creative Long Term Financing. A new method of financing vintage or collector cars is explained by Janet Mandarano.
- FEATURE: RADAR. An indepth look at the Radio Association Defending Airwave Rights.
- FEATURE: The Story of MIE Part II.
- FEATURE: Franco Zagari Photographs. More in our ongoing spotlight of Franco Zagari's photographs.
- FEATURE: Giorgetto Giugiaro is featured in this issue's Designers' Corner. The Quattroporte III and Boomerang are pictured.
- MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Maserati's headlines in the news range from a DeTomaso Industries Update to the Chrysler TC.
- RETROSPECT: Drives the Quick and Powerful - Carroll Shelby a reprint from Sportscar Graphic, May/June 1960. The Track Test for the Maserati 200SI from Sports Cars Illustrated, May 1957.
- REGIONAL NEWS: News from the South Central Region and the Northern California Owners.
- DEALER SPOTLIGHT: Grand Prix Motors, Tucson, AZ.
- INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS: News from the Swiss, Canadian, Austrian, English and Australian Maserati Clubs' as well as the Registro Maserati, Maserati Club De France and Maserati Register (NSW).
- TECH TIPS:
- MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
- The 5.0 Second Spyder, Dennis F. Penn.
- Bora Brake Line "Rusting", George Marin &
- Robert Staaterman.
- Ceramic Heat Shields, Franz Steiner.
ISSUE #56
November 1989
- FEATURE: Value Guide Graphs. MIE graphs the average prices for Maseratis from 1986 - 1989.
- FEATURE: Stuck On Stamps. A postal tribute to the Maserati. Informative article includes six reproductions of stamps featuring the Maserati.
- FEATURE: MCI 1989 Meet. 12 pages of photos and coverage of the 11th Annual Maserati Club International Meet held in conjunction with Laguna Seca Historic Races and Pebble Beach Concours.
- FEATURE: Italian Happening. Highlights of the annual Italian Happening in Dearborn, Michigan.
- FEATURE: Colorado Grand. Sixty plus entrants joined in a four day Mille Miglia type of event.
- FEATURE: The Story of MIE Part III.
- FEATURE: Franco Zagari. Four photographs by this famous photographer.
- MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Information on Maseratis Supercar and the possible Fiat buy-out of Maserati.
- RETROSPECT: Ing. Giulio Alfieri from Thoroughbred & Classic Cars, August, 1985.
- REGIONAL NEWS: Automobili Italiane IV from the South Central Region.
- INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS: Information and photos on the Maserati Rallye International, 1989, as well as a letter from Maserati Club of Holland President, Mr. Bart van der Weiden.
- TECH TIPS:
- MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
- Leather Care, Michael Brooks.
- Ceramics and High Temperature Materials,
- Michael Brooks.
- Spare Tire TIp, Laurance Gowan.
- Intercooling Counter Point, John Brush.
- Indy Bits, John Brush.
- Biturbo Service Manual Error, Robert Ellingson.
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