BACK ISSUE INDEX OF Viale Ciro Menotti (VCM)

1992

ISSUE #61
March 1992
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE: The Ghibli Spyder. 12 pages of rare and informative coverage on the most beautiful car ever built - the Ghibli Spyder. Included in this article is Mr. Mandarano's Ghibli Spyder Register (chassis numbers, condition, owners, colors, etc.). This issue includes a beautiful full color center fold, as well as input from Members who own Ghibli Spyders.
• FEATURE: Trepenier Boras. AM117.3000 and AM117.3001. Little has been written about these two famous Boras that were commissioned from the Factory by the Mssr. Trepenier, ex-race driver and French Maserati Importer. Input from the famous Maserati engineer Giulio Alfieri as well as comments from the current owner Jean Guikas.
• FEATURE: 13th Annual MCI Meet. MCI 1991 Meet. Eight pages full of photos and coverage of the 13th Annual Maserati Club International Meet held in conjunction with Laguna Seca Historic Races and Pebble Beach Concours. Photos of CONCOURS ITALIANA, Juan Manuel Fangio who was featured at the Historics as well as the 250F that Fangio raced to victory at the Nurburgring in 1957 (presently owned by Ralph Lauren).
• FEATURE: A6GCS...Series I. A very detailed article on the A6G CS Series 1 by Joel Finn.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Factory release on the new Maserati Barchetta. Updates of Maserati stock information from Randy Senkus.
• BOOK REVIEWS: DeTomaso: The Man and The Machines, by Wallace Alfred Wyss and Ferrari, The Man, The Cars, The Races, by Brock Yates.
• RETROSPECT: OSCA Competition from Sports Cars In Action. Historical information of the OSCA cars from the 1940's and 1950's.
• INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS: Maserati Club UK reports on the success of the International Ralley 1991 with photos and stories for all. The Svenska Maserati Klubben (Maserati Club Sweden) announces that the 1992 International Ralley will be held in Sweden along with the Duetshcer Maserati Club's announcement of the 1993 International Ralley being held in Germany. Maserati Club De France and Holland update us on the goings on in their Clubs. Maserati Club of Australia invites all Members to their 1992 National Maserati Ralley
• TECH TIPS:
  • #185 - BITURBO POWER STEERING BELT MODIFICATION. Modification for the 1985-1986 model years..
  • #186 - BITURBO FUEL FILTER. Information on the 1984 and newer cars.
  • #187 - BITURBO CONVERTIBLE TOP TIMES. Shop times for various servicing for Biturbo Convertible tops.
  • MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • Correcting MABC Boost Control Irregularities, Hugh Fallis
  • Biturbo Engine Boost Control and Detonation Indicator, Il Duce Di Ricambi

ISSUE #62
October 1992
** RARE ISSUE

• FEATURE: The Boomerang Part 2. (Part 1 appeared in VCM #57.) Berthold Ollmann, current owner and MCI Member from Germany, reports on the eventful past year which included the Boomerang's participation in the Bagatelle Concours in Paris, a reunion with its creator, Giorgetto Giugiaro, an exciting trip to the USA at the invitation of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Unfortunately, the Boomerang never left the plane in San Francisco, being the victim of a customs hang up, and more. . . Great photographs!
• FEATURE: Shamal - In depth article on Maserati's latest "high-performance wind". Good technical specifications, photos and information from the Factory's brochure.
• FEATURE: Shamal Spyder Prototype by OPAC. Francis Mandarano's visit to the OPAC facility, during a recent trip to Italy, resulted in an interesting two-page article and photo essay on this appealing version of a Shamal convertible.
• FEATURE: 14th Annual MCI Meet. Details of each memorable day of the 1992 Meet in Monterey which included Concours Italiana, Laguna Seca Historic Races, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, our very special guests from Italy - Sig. Giulio Alfieri and Tom Tjaarda.
• FEATURE: A6GCS Barchetta. Comprehensive article by Joel Finn and great detail photos of #2053 taken by Francis Mandarano. Also included is a listing of all the A6GCS race cars by chassis number, including engine numbers and information on the owners. Over 10 pages dedicated to one of Maserati's most memorable race cars.
• MASERATI IN THE NEWS: Reports on Maserati sales figures, information on the labor and employee problems facing the Factory, reports of the Maserati's new Barchetta at Monza, reports of the Alfa Romeo and Maserati collaborations and more.
• RETROSPECT: Thirty Years As Seen From The Pits from the 1991, No. 3 issue of Italian Cars - An informative article on the three decades of Giulio Borsari, Maserati track mechanic.
• RETROSPECT: Maserati Brothers Race Again from the 1990, No. 1 issue of Italian Cars - A detailed article on the OSCA F1 including pictures and technical information.
• INTERNATIONAL CLUB NEWS: Includes photos and highlights from the Australian Maserati Clubs National Maserati/Lamborghini Rally 1992, information on upcoming 1993 and 1994 International Meetings, announcement of new clubs from Spain and Japan, along with updates from several other international Maserati clubs.
• REGIONAL NEWS: Reports on happenings of the Rocky Mountain Maserati Club, Northern California Maserati Owners Club, Pacific Northwest Italian Exotic & Classic Automobile Association and reports of the Merced Concours from Cherie Capostagno.
• TECH TIPS:
  • #188 - QUATTROPORTE SPEEDOMETER GENERATOR DRIVE FAILURE. Repair ideas
  • #189 - BITURBO AND QUATTROPORTE ALARM AND TELEPHONE INSTALLATION. Information for anyone who is thinking about installing these items.
  • #190 - BITURBO BRAKE BLEEDING Procedure with illustrations.
  • #191 - V8 ENGINES. Valve guide seals as fitted to Tipo 107, 112, 115 and 116, different sizes to be aware of.
  • #192 - BITURBO E INTERCOOLER. Information, including diagrams, for maintaining, diagnosing and repairing the Biturbo intercoolers that have been delivered on the West Coast.
• MEMBER TO MEMBER TIPS:
  • Biturbo Engine Cooling Fan Control And Indication - The return of Il Duce Di Radiatore from VCM #61 with information on adding an indicator light for the coolant system in your Biturbo.