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  1. Oishi

    Bianco Fuji GS

    Can anyone tell me if this interior was a standard option on GS's? What do you guys think of this? https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=652815247 Ignore the "page unavailable". You can click on the link to see it. Looks like a Primatest to me.
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    Maserati at Indy

    Digging deep into esoteric Maserati history, I have come across an interesting footnote. Seems that Al Unser passed his Indy rookie test in 1965 in a Weismann-Maserati. An ugly spud, it was an early mid-engine design powered by a modified 4.2 Mas V8. Unser passed his test, but the car didn't...
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    FIA Homologation Papers

    Don't know if this has been brought up before, but on the FIA website, they have the Homologation papers for all H'gated cars to download and print. homologation_form_number_17_group_gt.pdf (fia.com) That one is for the MC12. Pretty cool to have in the paper work for for your car. Edit: For...
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    The No Loader Thread

    Okay, we have a low loader thread, for those inglorious times we have to drag the beast home. But what about the times that is not an option, and beside (or in) the road repairs must be made? Bodge or not, let this be a thread to extol our derring-do with spanners, or pocket knives, or bubble...
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    Vic Elford

    Hey guys and gals, I read over on Fchat that Vic Elford, who has had health issues, has now had a fall. A gofundme page has been set up for him and his wife. http://www.gofundme.com/f/assisting-vic-elfords-medical-and-physical-needs IIRC, Vic is the last person to drive a Maserati (Cooper) in...
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    What do you think?

    Just thought I'd start a generic thread to seek opinion on various automotive things. (or not). GTO Engineering - The Ferrari Specialist - Revival Series What do you think?
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    Engine Esoterica

    Thought I'd start a thread about good or bad engineering you have encountered; Back in Jan. the river flooded (again), and I failed to get my Honda pressure washer to high ground. After 10 days fully immersed in water, and another 2 months before I could get to it, today I began to clean it out...
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    Exotic Car Protocol and Etiquette

    Interesting post a while back on Ferrari Chat about approaching exotic car owners in public. If you see an interesting car while out and about ( covid not withstanding), do you stop to chat with the owner? If you are approached while in your car, do you make time to chat, or do you blow that...
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    Seriously Considering This

    Hey Guys, The itch to expand the fleet has gotten to me. I'm seriously looking at this.... 1979 Maserati Merak - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive... (craigslist.org) What do you think?
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    Looking for all 3 pedal Maserati 4200s

    Hi all, I've been meaning to start a thread like this for a long time, and the 4200 Spyder Gt thinks its a cambiocorsa one has reminded me to do so. A few months ago I posted on ML looking for 3p Spyders and got some good responses. So, what I am looking for is as much info on all 6mt 4200's as...
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    What are you reading now?

    Haven't seen a thread on books so I thought I'd ask. Last fall I read Maserati at Heart by Ermanno Cozza. It was excellent, lots of good old photos. Just finished Fangio, by Gerald Donaldson. Some errors, but a really good read about The Maestro. Any suggestions for others?
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    A most perfect Trident day!

    Good afternoon chaps, Mrs. Oishi and I enjoyed a killer day out in our Spyder GT. Started out with a local car show.. Dodge Daytona.. Shelby Daytona Coupe One for the Mustang fans... And one for you Healey fans.... Then it was up the coast via back roads to the island... and a little...
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    Boiling Fuel

    Hey guys, did a search for this and came up with nada. Drove for about 2+ hrs. today and stopped for gas. Gauge at less than 1/4 tank. Lowest I have ever run it, wanted a full tank of fresh for an upcoming trip. Anyway, with the fuel cap off, I could hear bubbling/ boiling sound deep in the fuel...
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    St. Bins Day?

    And what then is this St. Bins day of which you speak? Do the acolytes in thy fair land come forth to collect the offerings from your dwellings direct? In the poor and mean state in which I abide, we must journey many miles, and make pilgrimage, to the goodly place known as "Dump". There unto...
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    Craigslist Maserati

    If this is a legit sale, it would be a steal. https://mansfield.craigslist.org/atq/d/mansfield-1963-maserati-3500-gti/7123855752.html Is $115,000 Too much for this? There are several interesting Maserati on clist right now, a 04 4200 cc car with 140k miles, and an 02 6mt spyder with blown...
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    4200 Motor Mount Replacement

    Hello guys, working under car today and noticed that the oil pipe that comes out of the back of the pump (2003 Spyder 6mt) is hard against the crossmember. There is no space between the pipe and the crossmember. I'm worried that engine movement will wear/ break the pipe or worse, pump ($3000)...
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    Maserati GS Zagato

    I did a search for this and no hits, so if it has already been discussed, sorry. Found it while searching 4200 history, trying to find the dates that Ferrari shut down the Maserati plant. Alloy body on a GS chassis.
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    4200 Turn signal removal

    Just a quick note, wrestled with removing turn signal unit, tried suction cup etc. Finally slipped a length of fishing line in a loop behind the outboard part of the unit, and pulled it right out.
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    SM Guitar Thread

    Watches, motorbikes, other man things, why not guitars? I'll lead off; 1961 Fender Telecaster Toploader, Blonde, only a few serial #'s from the Dragoncaster. 1968 Gibson Les Paul Black Beauty. Show me your Axes!
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    4200 Spyder chassis brace.

    Hi all, and a chance to take a break from viruses and politics. I am in the middle of replacing all the brake lines in my 03 Spyder 6mt. Under the car looks really good, suspension tight, little to no corrosion, etc. But, there is a X shaped brace that is bolted under the resonator, that due to...