Recent content by masser1

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    Visit to the Vulcan

    Interesting,I was at Silverstone yesterday , and we were informed that the Vulcan would overfly us at 2,35 on its way to Goodwood, it appeared at approx. 3.oo bang over the top of us , perfect sky what a wonderful sight ,long to be remembered .--apparently it is supposed to be the same today
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    GranSport LE Questions

    Yes,you are quite right, my apologies, its the 4200 that has 18 inch rims .sorry . Peter
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    GranSport LE Questions

    The other thing I have not seen mentioned is that L E cars have 19 inch wheels ,the standard Gransports have 18 inch wheels. Peter
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    Maserati Tropheo Silverstone on TV

    Great day ,lovely weather, loads of racing GT,s fantastic sound, wonderful Maserati hospitality ,did 3 laps in my Gransport, no overtaking max 50 mph , surprising how tight some of those corners can be!!!!! and I know Silverstone
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    Fellow owner killed in crash on A5

    Woody, yes that might well have been your car in Towcester- because the one involved in the accident was apparently an "old" 4200and desppite numerous enquiries have not met anyone who knew him- may have been new to the area -- all very sad - lots of flowers around the tree today. Back to your...
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    Fellow owner killed in crash on A5

    Nether heyford is next village to me ,but did not know of this chap,but have seen black GS on market square in Towcester a couple of times during last few months tried to have a chat ,but car gone both times before i could reach it However i have a couple of motor racing friends their , so will...
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    Fellow owner killed in crash on A5

    Very sad . I live in Pattishall on the A5 , and it seems the car was in overtaking lane under power on a very wet road and lost it, it went across on coming lane and into a lay bye then along bank behind for a considerable distance before smashing into a large Ash Tree . no debris left except...
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    GS opening boot

    Great--- another use for silicone grease !!!!!! ,thanks Loz, hope you have a good weekend,sorry wont see you down at my local ,the Classic. regards Peter
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    GS opening boot

    Great news ,spoke to Meridien and told me keys were defintly correct. and as youall said wd40 and 3/4 hour press downs .lock clicked and boot lid open, now on charge thanks again for help Dickie , Woody,and all. Peter
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    GS opening boot

    Tha nks so far car is a GS LE 2007 and came from Meridien in august 2008 keys probably have been changed as key will go in lock but will only turn a fraction ,have had no reason to try before no *** lighter in car ,but is 12 volt power point on console ,is this the same for trickle charge ...
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    GS opening boot

    Morning all help needed , car into garage on Sunday evening, shut down, but forget to take key out of ignition, (why,? i dont know) next day PM ,battery dead flat ,clock stopped at 4 am ,of course boot wont open , keys supplied with car will not open boot either, Question are -how do we...
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    Sharnbrook Hotel Italian Car & Bike Show 24th June Bedforshire

    Miles Good to meet you again on Sunday, loved your MCV, Have done the Concours now for last 4 years ,but result as usual, is " who you know "-- could not believe thiis years result! athough car was very nice re Sharnbrook hotel-- cant make it this time ,but have been twice ,good show plenty of...
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    Maseratis - Spotted

    Hi Grinzzz just noticed your post yes,that was my blue Gransport outside the Silverstone racing club and am up their most race weekends .Loz was right as my number is MA55SAR,the 4200 belongs to another club member,also Peter,we also have a Gransport Spyder (black) but dont see it very often...
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    Insurance

    I am with AON/FOOTMAN JAMES for a 2007 GS LE No claims protect . 500 excess. unlimited mileage .and NO TRACKER now required £360 and i dont live very far away from Loz, MAYFAIR were pretty close with £378 Peter
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    Silverstone Racing Club

    Andrew Good to have a chat the other day ,you probably have made the right decision as i dont think you would have got in this year . I have heard (allegedly) that 250 approx were on the waiting list !!! If you would like to come to the track sometime ,say APRIL or MAY when the weather,s...