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From MasertiStore in Italy

FROM THE "DAMIANI FOR MASERATI" COLLECTION

This year for your Valentine, MaseratiStore gives its customers the outstanding opportunity to purchase further exclusive creations which are part of the "Damiani for Maserati" collection, a result of the joint-venture between two icons of the Made in Italy luxury goods sector. Each of these three collections shown below, include a necklace with a pendant, a key-ring, and a pair of cufflinks, and have the Maserati Trident engraved on the circle or oval; a play of shapes that reflect the tradition of the brand and its perfect combination of style and technology.

FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Further information at www.maseratistore.com/






From Newspress in the UK

MASERATI, CREWED BY A TEAM LED BY GIOVANNI SOLDINI, SET SAIL TODAY

The Monohull Yacht Maserati, crewed by a team led by Giovanni Soldini, set sail today in an attempt to establish a new record for the Cadiz-San Salvador crossing. Maserati’s first record challenge is an Atlantic crossing of 3884 miles. Today saw the start of Maserati’s first record attempt.

On the ocean waves, the Maserati Boat epitomises the beauty, craftsmanship, speed and class of the marque.

Giovanni Soldini and his crew of seven experienced yachtsmen set sail this morning at 11:50:08 hrs GMT from the port of Cadiz, heading to San Salvador (Bahamas). The crew’s ambitious objective is to set a new record over the Cadiz-San Salvador distance, a journey of 3884 miles across the Atlantic that has never been attempted by a monohull yacht before now.

Giovanni Soldini – Skipper of the Maserati boat		David Vera – Watch leader of the Maserati Boat

Skipper Soldini is accompanied by German yachtsman Boris Herrmann (navigator), American yachtsman Brad Van Liew and Spaniard David Vera (both watch leaders) as well as four Italians: Gabriele Olivo (trimmer), Guido Broggi (boat captain), Corrado Rossignoli (first bowman) and Marco Spertini (second bowman). “We have decided to set off from Cadiz immediately because of favourable weather,” explains Giovanni Soldini. “The high pressure area over the Azores has moved to a position from which it should grant us a good wind during the first half of the crossing. We can’t really tell what will happen in the second half, around 40-50 W, because the long term forecasts are simply not reliable enough. We shouldn’t find any surprises, though. We are all ready for the challenge and really looking forward to getting under way.”.

The Maserati Boat on the start line from Cadiz to San Salvador

Spaniard David Vera, Maserati watch leader adds: “I’m delighted to be part of the Maserati team. It’s a beautiful, fast boat and we’ve got a great team. I’m perfectly at home here in Spain too. I live in Gran Canaria and the passage around the Canary Islands is a crucial moment for us in navigational terms. We have to keep south of the islands, sailing as close as possible to the coast without losing any wind.” The Cadiz-San Salvador record is being monitored by the World Sailing Speed Record Council. It is a particularly tough challenge due to the length of the crossing and its difficulty. The main problem during the first part of the trip will be a high pressure area over the Azores and blocking the way. During the second half, the principal risk will come from a series of fronts and depressions that could slow the boat down if the pressure is too low.

Giovanni Soldini and the Maserati crew in Cadiz (Spain)

In the past, only large trimarans have made attempts on this record. Maserati is trying to set the first reference time for monohull boats. The record attempt can be followed live on Giovanni Soldini and Maserati’s new website (www.maserati.soldini.it). The site contains news, videos and photos of the crew’ life on board, and provides continuous monitoring of the marine weather conditions, as well as online tracking to check the position and speed of Maserati in real time. Continuous updates are also available on Facebook (through Giovanni Soldini's official page, with over 10,000 likes) and Twitter (@giovannisoldini, 56,000 followers; @borisherrmann; Brad Van Liew @TeamLazarus).

Maserati and a Maserati GranCabrio Sport in Cadiz (Spain)		Maserati and a Maserati GranCabrio Sport in Cadiz (Spain)

The challenge is being sponsored by Maserati as main partner and inspiration for the boat’s name, by the Swiss bank BSI (Generali Group) and by Generali itself as co-sponsor. MASERATI Maserati's support and participation in this major Italian challenge in sport and technology confirms the company’s role as a world ambassador for that level of excellence for which Italy is universally known. Maserati gives zealous expression to that excellence every day in 65 countries worldwide, through successful high-quality cars like the Quattroporte, GranTurismo and GranCabrio. The performance of Maserati cars on the road matches that of Giovanni Soldini and Maserati on water. BSI and Generali BSI is one of Switzerland’s oldest banks and specialises in private wealth management through top flight global management. BSI is a fully controlled member of the Generali Group, and fields a presence on all major international financial markets, especially in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Generali is one of the world’s largest international insurance groups with offices in over 60 countries. The group boasts a robust footprint in Europe, EEC member states, Asia and Latin America, serving over 70 million customers. The Generali Group is a European leader in life insurance with assets of over 400 billion euros. Suppliers for the attempt include Vodafone Italia, responsible for providing telecommunication services and developing the official website, the marine clothing brand Murphy & Nye, who have supplied the clothing for the entire Maserati team, official time keeper Bulgari, and Boero Bartolomeo S.p.A. producers of the special paints and enamels used on the hull. Maserati is also sponsored by Eataly, suppliers to the boat’s galley, Beta Utensili, who have provided all the professional tools, Corderia Lancelin, supplier of the special ropes and cables, FPT Industrial for technical assistance with the engines, Jeppesen for the cartography, B&G Navico for technical assistance with on-board instrumentation, Cantiere Picchiotti of La Spezia, home of Maserati on dry land, and the Port of La Spezia, home of Maserati when at sea. Text and Photos courtesy of Maserati






From Philippe in Belgium

MASERATI LECTURES BY DOTT. ING. ALFIERI MASERATI

Philippe has just sent me this announcement of a series of lectures on the subject of "Italian Cars from the First 40 years of the Twentieth Century" to be given at the Cittadella Politecnica della Mobilità in Corso Settembrini 178, Torino and the Museo dell'Automobile, Corso Unità d'Italia 40, Torino between the 10th January and 2nd May 2012. Two lectures of particular interest to Maserati enthusiasts: "The works of the Maserati Brothers from the end of the eighteenth century to the forties of the twentieth century." by Dott. Ing. Alfieri Maserati, at the Cittadella Politecnica della Mobilità at 17:30 on the 14th March 2012. and "Electric vehicles: their origin and development. Maserati electric trucks during the second world war." by Dott. Ing. Alfieri Maserati, at the Cittadella Politecnica della Mobilità at 17:30 on the 2nd May 2012.

ADMISSION IS FREE !!!






From Enrico in the UK

MASERATI BITURBO DOSSIER

"Ciao Maseratisti, Alberto in Italy has just advised me of the publication of a "Biturbo Dossier" that appeared in the June 2008 issue of "Automobilismo d'Epoca", which also featured his Racing.

Alberto's splendid Mserati Racing



The images below are intended to give you some idea of the quality of the article by Di Andrea Lemma and Vittorio Falzoni Gallerani, with photos by Simone Romeo. The journalist wrote that the Spyder also belonged to Alberto, but unfortunately it doesn't. I strongly recommend that you try and get hold of a copy as it contains a most interesting and comprehensive 20 page article on the Maserati Biturbo. I am sure that even if you don't speak any Italian, that like me with the help of the excellent Google translator, you will enjoy this excellent article. Best regards, Enrico."






From Philippe in Belgium

MASERATIS AT ESSEN 2012

"Ciao Enrico, Ecco qualche foto da Essen 2012. Saluti, Philippe."

Maserati Tipo 250F #2507		Wonderful background photo of a young Sir Stirling Moss standing alongside a Maserati A6G 2000 by Allemano

Maserati Merak SS		FOR SALE: a Maserati Spyder by Zagato






From Jacques in France

CEGGA MASERATI

Jacques has just sent me this photograph of the 1.5-litre V12 Maserati engine of the Cegga Maserati.

Photo source believed to be "thais66" from www.forum-auto.com Hilclimb: Sancey le Grand - 1969 Cegga-Maserati (Maserati F1 engine) Driver: Georges Gachnang






From Denise in Australia

MASERATI 222SR or a GHIBLI ?

"Hello, I am an owner of a 1995 Maserati in Australia. I am having problems trying to identify whether my car is 222SR or a Ghibli. It has a 2.8 V6 Biturbo motor, 5 speed manual, Ranger diff, no spare wheel, or facilities for one. I believe it is a 18-valve motor as it has no written indirection of a 24V, and rear spoiler. It is badged 222SR on the rear, after reaching photographs I can still not identify it as a 222SR it appears similar to a Ghibli. I am sending some pics to you, your advise would be greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Denise."

Denise's Maserati 222 SR

"Hi Denise, Let me have the VIN number and I'll tell you straight away, but from the photos it looks like a 222 SR. All Ghiblis had the 24-valve engine, so your 18-valve engine puts the Ghibli out straight away. To be honest the body, has a similar frontage to the Ghibli, but your Maserati is definitely a 222 SR. A nice car nevertheless ! Does it have adjustable suspension ? I'm curious because the SR stands for "Sospensione Regolabile", yet it was an optional extra. More photos of the interior; seating and dashboard, and a few photos of the engine bay would help. Regards, Enrico."






From Philippe in Belgium

ROBERTO MIERES

Friday, January 27th 2012, 17:26 GMT: Former Maserati grand prix driver Roberto Mieres has died at the age of 87. Mieres, who started 17 world championship grands prix during the early 1950s, passed away in Uruguay, where he had lived for a number of years. Born in Argentina in 1924, Mieres was 23 when he took up racing in 1947. He won first time out in an MG at a makeshift event organised by his friends at a local speedway. With numerous wins in his homeland under his belt, an appearance in a pre-war Alfa Romeo grand prix car at Rosario in 1950 was spotted by Giuseppe Farina and Alberto Ascari - the pair advising him to further his racing in Europe. Through his friend Harry Schell he became reserve driver for the Gordini grand prix team in 1953 and made his world championship debut at that year's Dutch Grand Prix. He scored points in five of the eight grands prix he finished for Gordini, Maserati and his own machinery, and finished a career-best fourth on three separate occasions. The 1955 campaign was his best, as he took eighth place in the championship standings. He returned to South America at the end of the '55 season (during which he also featured in Maserati's Le Mans line-up) and raced mostly in sportscars for the rest of his career. Fascinated by many sports, after winding down his driving activities Mieres turned his attention to sailing and represented Argentina at the 1960 Olympics in Rome.






From Newspress in the UK

MASERATI PREPARES FOR ATTEMPT AT CADIZ-SAN SALVADOR SPEED RECORD (3884 MILES)

Maserati prepares for attempt at Cadiz-San Salvador speed record (3,884 miles) Giovanni Soldini crossing the North Atlantic with a 7-man crew. The first ambitious challenge at a speed record in the North Atlantic by Giovanni Soldini and Maserati was announced today in Milan. As from early February Soldini and a crew of seven will be engaged in seeking to become the new record holders between Cadiz (Spain) and San Salvador (Bahamas) on board Maserati, a VOR 70 monohull which has been completely overhauled.

Giovanni Soldini and a GranCabrio Sport at the Maserati HQ...		Maserati prepares for attempt at Cadiz-San Salvador speed record

In addition to skipper Soldini, Maserati will be crewed by 7 capable yachtsmen with a past track record in open ocean-going regattas and in competitions such as the America’s Cup. German Boris Herrmann (navigator), American Brad Van Liew (watch leader) and Spaniard David Vera (watch leader) will make up a team completed by four Italians: Gabriele Olivo (trimmer), Guido Broggi (boat captain), Gerardo Siciliano (second bowman), and Corrado Rossignoli (first bowman). The record for the Cadiz-San Salvador run which is 3884 miles long, is monitored by the World Sailing Speed Record Council, the international body that gives official status to the fastest sailing times along the historical routes once plied by clippers. Only maxi trimarans have sailed across this route before: Maserati will be the first monohull attempting to establish the record in its category. “The challenge is a demanding one, given the length and the difficulty of the route,” explains Soldini. “In the first half of the journey our concern is the area of high pressure that could potentially block our path near the Azores. During the second half, the difficulties could be the fronts and depressions which, if too low, will slow the boat down. Nevertheless, I am sure it will be a fantastic experience and I am delighted with the entire crew.”

Maserati prepares for attempt at Cadiz-San Salvador speed record		Maserati prepares for attempt at Cadiz-San Salvador speed record

Backing for this challenge is provided by Maserati, the main partner in the endeavour, which gives its name to the boat. It is flanked by the Swiss bank BSI (Generali Group), and by Generali, which features in the capacity of co-sponsor. The official suppliers to the undertaking are: Vodafone Italia, Murphy&Nye, Bulgari (the official time keeper) and Boero Bartolomeo S.p.A. Live coverage of the yachting ventures of Maserati will be available from the new Giovanni Soldini-Maserati website (www.maserati.soldini.it),which will go live in a matter of days. The website will feature news, video footage and photos directly from the boat, as well as reports on the meteorological conditions and live updates on the position and the speed of Maserati.

MASERATI - a VOR 70 monohull

Constant updates on the three record attempts, as well as on the movements between the regatta locations and the onshore preparatory work will also feature on facebook, twitter and youtube, linked to the home page of the website. MASERATI Maserati’s display of support and involvement in this major Italian project, combining sport and technology, confirms its role as a world ambassador for that level of excellence for which Italy is known. Maserati gives zealous expression to that excellence every day in 65 countries worldwide through high-quality successful products such as the Quattroporte, the GranTurismo, and the GranCabrio. The performance of Maserati cars on the road matches that of Giovanni Soldini and Maserati on the water. BSI and Generali One of the most longstanding banks in Switzerland, BSI specialises in private wealth management through high-level global management. BSI, which is fully controlled by the Generali Group, currently fields a presence in the major international financial markets, notably Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Generali, a major international insurance group, operates in over 60 countries. It boasts a robust footprint in Europe, EEC Member States, Asia, and Latin America and serves over 70 million customers. A European leader in the life insurance sector, the Generali Group manages assets of over 400 billion Euros. Text and Photos courtesy of Maserati





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