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	All things 'Maserati'. News of forthcoming models, owner's cars, tips, 'Marque' reunions and the odd touch of humour! In fact anything of interest to the 'Maseratista'. So if you have any news about Maseratis or have anything owners and enthusiasts should know, send details to enricomaserati@btinternet.com	The Trident on the horn button of a 3500 GT

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Quote of the Week!

From www.lawntennismag.com by Tripp Mateschitz, Lawn Tennis Correspondent.

"Where her sister, Venus Williams' game might be a Ferrari, more flashy and nice to look at, Serena's game could be a Maserati: overall more powerful and more solid under the hood."






From Enrico in the UK

Whilst browsing through the Maserati items listed on eBay, I came across this interesting lot. A Maserati Biturbo Liquid-to-Air Intercooler by Spearco. This Maserati Biturbo Liquid-to-Air Intercooler setup is described as the most significant, single performance improvement that one could add to a carburatted Biturbo.

The Liquid-to-Air Intercooler by Spearco









The graphic illustration of the liquid-to-air intercooler components

"Hello Enrico, The Liquid-Air-Intercooler will boost the horsepower of a 1983-1986 Biturbo from 187 bhp to 205 bhp and the torque from an already impressive 205 lbs/ft to a whopping 260 lbs/ft! This is what made the 1985 Biturbo 'E' the third fastest non-gray market in 1985. In fact, the liquid-to-Air intercoolers made the 1985 Biturbo 'E' and will make your carburatted Biturbo faster than the 1987 Maserati, fuel injected, Biturbo Si. I know because I own both models and it's based on Maserati's specifications. Please read the attached article from Road and Track. Sure. I would be honored. I do visit your website two or three times a week. Keep up the great work. I have attached a graphic illustration of the liquid-to-air intercooler components. This a page is from the installation instructions that are included in the auction. Thansk, Jerome." P.S. Enthusiasts can view the Spearco Intercoolers at www.ebay.com






From Gert in Belgium

Gert has kindly sent me these photos of the extremely encouraging turnout for the first meeting organised by this group of Belgian Maserati enthusiasts. Looking at the numbers who attended, I would say it was a very successful meeting, but at the same time, I couldn't help thinking that holding a first meeting at a drinks distillery was an inspired choice! The event was supported by Garage VAN STEENKISTE, a local Maserati dealer, and taking into account the dealer's cars and the enthusiasts who couldn't stay too long, a total of 41 Maseratis took part; 7x 3200 GT 1x Biturbo Spyder 3x Coupé 2x Ghibli 1x Ghibli SS 2x GranSport 1x GranSport MC Victory 6x GranTurismo 7x GranTurismo S 7x Quattroporte and a Shamal! "I enjoyed the initiative and was very happy to finally see the GranSport in Fuji Bianco! I have it as a model car and have seen it before on photos but in real life it is so much nicer!!! It was not hard to convince my girlfriend to buy one within a few years. Greetings, Gert."

Flags of Belgium, Flanders and Maserati greet the Maseratisti		Maseratis only please!

Maserati 3200 GT		Maserati 3200 GT

Maserati 3200 GT		Maserati 3200 GT

Maserati 3200 GT		Maserati 3200 GT

Maserati GranTurismo S		Maserati GranTurismo S

Maserati GranTurismo S		Maserati GranTurismo S

Maserati GranTurismo S		Maserati GranTurismo S

Maserati GranTurismo S		Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati GranTurismo		Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati GranTurismo		Maserati GranTurismo

Maserati GranTurismo		Maserati GranSport

Maserati GranSport		Maserati MC Victory

Maserati Spyder 3a serie		Maserati Coupé

Maserati Coupé		Maserati Coupé

MaseratiGhibli K.S.		MaseratiGhibli 1a serie

Maserati Ghibli SS		Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte		Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte		Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Quattroporte		Maserati Quattroporte

Maserati Shamal






From Enrico in the UK

"Ciao Maseratisti, I thought you might find these images interesting, they were sent to me by an enthusiast here in the UK. These tyres are made in South Carolina, USA. THEY ARE SEE-THROUGH TYRES - The Michelin Tweel® tyre" "A radical new tyre design by Michelin, and what loks like the next generation of tyres. They had a pair at the Philadelphia car show. Yes, those are "spoke" like connections to the inner part of the tyre from the outside tread "wrap!" The next picture shows how odd it looks in motion.... Makes you wonder how the ride feels doesn't it? These tyres are airless and are scheduled to be out on the market very soon. The bad news for law enforcement is that spike strips will not work on these. Just think of the impact on existing technology: A. no more air valves... B. no more air compressors at gas stations... C. no more repair kits... D. no more flats... These are actual pictures taken in the South Carolina plant of Michelin." Regards, Enrico."

"spoke-like connections to the inner part of the tyre"		"...how odd it looks in motion...."

"Makes you wonder how the ride feels doesn't it?"		"...scheduled to be out on the market very soon."

Photos courtesy of Michelin/Fortitude4






From Marc in the USA

"Dear Enrico, A heartfelt Happy, Healthy New Year with many thanks for maintaining your fantastic site. I wanted to let you know that the good people at Hemmings Motor News (the US bible for those of us with a penchant for old cars) are planning a New England Concours d’Elegance on the third week-end in July at Stratton Mountain in Vermont. The featured marque will be Maserati! This is a great meet organized by true car nuts. More information could probably be obtained by going to www.hemmings.com. Cheers, Marc."






From Angelo in Italy

"Dear Enrico, Thank you for your e-mail. I know your Maserati pages, that are very precious for the Maserati fans. I'll prepare, for sure, the photos of my models and I'll sent them to you, I hope some collectors, who haven't seen them before, could see my models, through your pages. Please find attached a selection from my Maserati models:

The Maserati 350 S of Hermann at the 1000 Miglia in 1957 - Ref No 73

Maserati 150S that ran at Porto in 1956 - Ref No 76 E

Maserati 150 S #506 at the 1000 Miglia in 1957 - Ref No 76 F

Maserati 200 S #25 at Le Mans in 1957 - Ref No 77 A

Maserati 200 SI #15 winner at Helsinki in 1957 - Ref No 77 C

Maserati 150 S #417 at the 1000 Miglia in 1956 - Ref No 116

The Maserati 150 S #117 from Cotati in 1957 - Ref No 117

Maserati 200 SI/Chevy #1 Road America in 1962 - Ref No 118

Maserati 200 SI #1 during testing at Monza in 1956 - Ref No 124

Thank you again, for your interest and your help. My best regards, Angelo." Other interesting 1:43 scale Maserati models by 43 Faenza include: Maserati 150 S #30 Le Mans in 1956 - Ref No 76 A Maserati 150 S #31 Le Mans in 1956 - Ref No 76 B Maserati 150 S #27 1st Mont Ventoux in 1957 - Ref No 76 C Maserati 150 S #26 Circuito di Caserta in 1959 - Ref No 76 D Maserati 150 S #2 Circuito di Porto in 1956 - Ref No 76 E (see photo above) Maserati 150 S #506 1000 Miglia in 1957 - Ref No 76 F (see photo above) Maserati 150 S #422 1000 Miglia in 1956 - Ref No 76 G Maserati 150 S #88 Targa Florio in 1956 - Ref No 76 H Maserati 150 S #402 1000 Miglia in 1957 - Ref No 76 I Maserati 200 S #25 Le Mans in 1957 - Ref No 77 A (see photo above) Maserati 200 SI #23 Le Mans in 1958 - Ref No 77 B Maserati 200 SI #15 1st at Helsinki in 1957 - Ref No 77 C (see photo above) Maserati 200 SI #448 1000 Miglia in 1957 - Ref No 77 D Maserati 200 SI #504 1000 Miglia in 1957 - Ref No 77 E Maserati 200 SI #8 at Sebring in 1959 - Ref No 77 F Maserati 200 SI #32 at Sebring in 1958 - Ref No 77 G FAENZA 43 by Angelo Monducci at www.faenza43.com E-mail: angelo.monducci@guests.it






From Onno in Belgium

"Hello Enrico, Today, the first event of a new Maserati Meeting took place in Deinze, Belgium. Maseratisti enjoyed a drink at Filliers Distillery; a Belgian producer of Fruit Jenevers - www.filliers.be. After the reception, a short guided tour of the distillery was organized. Please find enclosed some pictures. A lot of modern cars, but also some older ones (a Shamal, a Ghibli SS and some Ghibli IIs). Ciao, Onno. P.S.: I hope to finish the restoration of my Ghbili 1970 before the summer."

Maseratis at the meeting in Deinze		Good to see the modern Maseratis out in force!

Maserati Coupes on parade!		Maserai Shamal

Maserati GranTurismo S		Maserati GranSport

Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte		Maserati GranSport

Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte		Maserati GranTurismo and Quattroporte

Maserati Ghibli SS






From Goodwood in the UK

The Goodwood Breakfast Club 2009

Continuing the huge popularity of the Goodwood Breakfast Club, the themes and timings for these Sunday morning special networking events can now be announced for the 2009 season. As in previous years - and with a couple of exceptions - the majority of the Goodwood Breakfast Club meetings in 2009 will be held on the first Sunday of the month at the historic Goodwood Motor Circuit in West Sussex. However, new for this year will be a couple of additional Breakfast Club meetings, to be held on the last Sunday of June and August, so as not to clash with the preparations for the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed (being held on 3-5 July) and the Goodwood Revival (18-20 September). A new December meeting has also been added to the schedule with a festive theme, including a Christmas market full of stalls selling authentic and appealing gifts. Sunday Date and Theme: 1 March: ‘Mini Mayhem – for all Small Sporting Runabouts’ Attracting: Celebrating everything from the original Mini to the archetypal hot hatch and modern Supermini, plus RV sporting light aircraft. 5 April: ‘Fabulous Family Favourites – from Fords to Flaminias’ Attracting: Any practical collector’s car with room for all the family, plus four-seater and fixed gear aircraft. 3 May: ‘Everything But The Car – from Bikes and Buses to Tractors and Trucks’ Attracting: All forms of motorised transport except conventional passenger cars. Motorcycles, scooters, three-wheelers, campers, light and heavy commercial vehicles, off-road workhorses, other utility vehicles and even aircraft are all welcome – nothing is too bizarre! 7 June: ‘Supercar Sunday – the Ultimate Performance Machines’ Attracting: Mouth-watering (and mostly mid-engined!) ultimate performance cars and exotic superbikes, plus aerobatic aircraft. 28 June: ‘Performance Car Legends – post-1970 Driver’s Cars’ Attracting: Sports and GT cars from the 1970s to the present day, from Jensen Interceptor to Ariel Atom, as well as Lotus, Caterham, TVR, Porsche and many more, plus retractable aircraft. 5 July: No Breakfast Club Not held due to Goodwood Festival of Speed 2 August: ‘Soft Top Sunday – a Taste of the British Summer’ Attracting: Roofless cars of all ages, shapes and sizes, plus all open cockpit aircraft. 30 August: ‘Thoroughbred Sunday – the Quintessential Classic Car and Motorcycle’ Attracting: Any pre-1966 road vehicle or aircraft in the spirit of Goodwood circuit’s golden days. 6 September: No Breakfast Club Not held due to Goodwood Revival preparations 4 October: ‘Maserati Magnifica – a Tribute to the Trident and other Italian Icons’ Attracting: For all Maseratis and any other Italian collector’s vehicles, from a Lambretta to a Lamborghini, plus Continental aircraft. This event takes place at the same time as final day of the 2009 Maserati International Meeting at Goodwood House. 1 November: ‘Souped-up Sunday – Modified and Custom Vehicles of all Ages’ Attracting: Everything from hot rods and custom cars to contemporary urban cruisers, plus home-built aircraft. 6 December: ‘Breakfast Club Christmas Cracker’ Attracting: Any cherished car or aircraft, preferably with a heater and plenty of boot space for your Christmas shopping. Yule be glad you came! For further information please contact the Goodwood Breakfast Club Hotline: Telephone: +44 1243 755060 Fax: +44 1243 755078 E-mail: cooked@goodwood.co.uk Website: www.goodwood.com/breakfastclub






From the Maserati Club

The Maserati Club in Italy

The Maserati Club, headquartered in Modena at Maserati S.p.A., serves as a point of reference for fans of these vehicles from all eras, as they share their passion for the Trident they are offered opportunities to gather together at national and international events to fully experience the pleasure of driving on some of the world's most fascinating circuits and roads. Members who own classic vehicles can enrol in the ASI - Automotoclub Storico ltaliano (The Italian Classic Car and Motorbike Club) through the Maserati Club and take advantage of the benefits it offers to classic car owners. Heading the association are personalities that have provided important contributions to the growth and reputation of Maserati, such as Maria Teresa de Filippis, the first female F1 driver and today a proud supporter of the Trident. Each member will therefore have the opportunity to participate in the activities that are developed by the Club: sports and tourism events, international rallies, guided tours of the company headquarters, previews of new models, test drives and Maserati sporting events like the FIA GT races. The annual membership fee is € 300 (€ 341.32 if applying for registration with ASI). Upon enrolment, each member receives a very special "Welcome Kit" containing a personalised sterling silver Club membership card, a fine pair of leather driving gloves, a top quality polo shirt and a distinctive Club cap. A very smart Maserati Club car badge is also available at a very reasonable price!! Members also benefit from a 10% discount on any items purchased from the Maserati Store - sure to come in very handy when searching for that ideal gift for the Maseratista!!!

The Maserati Club 'Welcome Kit'

The central Maserati Club in Modena have announced a special promotion aimed at existing paid-up members of the following Maserati Clubs: Club Maserati Australia Maserati Club Austria Maserati Classico Belgio Maserati Club France Deutscher Maserati Club Maserati Club Japan Maserati Club Holland Norsk Maserati Klubb The Maserati Club (SA) Maserati Club of Sweden Maserati-Club Schweiz (CH) Maserati Club UK The Maserati Club USA Members of the Maserati Clubs listed above will now qualify for membership to the Official Maserati Club at a specially discounted one-time enrolment fee of EURO 200. This special offer represents a saving of approximately 33% off the normal joining-up fee of EURO 300. This enrolment fee entitles each applicant to one year's membership (the membership year runs from 1st January to 31st December), plus that very special "Welcome Kit". Members are also entitled to take part in the special events scheduled for 2009.





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