| Author | Message | ||
| Joe C (Italiancars)
New member Username: Italiancars Post Number: 10 Registered: 1-2003 |
Anyone going to the Maserati National Owner's Meet June 28 - 30 at Le Belle Macchine d'Italia in the Poconos? www.italiancarsatpocono.com | ||
| Joe C (Italiancars)
New member Username: Italiancars Post Number: 9 Registered: 1-2003 |
Anyone going to the Maserati National Owner's Meet June 28 - 30 at Le Belle Macchine d'Italia in the Poconos? | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Member Username: Icars Post Number: 260 Registered: 3-2002 |
I will post the Keels & Wheels pictures when Marci gets back. Ken is doing her eyes today in Houston. She is going to drive the 365 back tomorrow with her newly Laseked.. eyes. Rodney | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
New member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2002 |
Let's see some pics of that Indy, Rodney. I'm still waiting on the Khamsin. Some guy in Fla forgot that his Viper was coming. I hope he remembers which side is the right side of the road. Looking at Wed or Thurs delivery. | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Member Username: Icars Post Number: 259 Registered: 3-2002 |
I just got back from Keels & Wheels. There were some of the nicest Maseratis in the country attending. Including one of the most beautiful Mistral Spyders I have ever seen. Of course it was another K&K car. They did give me several pointers on my car. My car is now a 85 point car. With their pointers it will be a low 90s car. That is about all it will ever be. I don't want to make it so nice it's no longer drivable. | ||
| Dave L (Davel)
Member Username: Davel Post Number: 267 Registered: 7-2001 |
Great! Thanks for the info Doc. I thought this was the same car from KandK in Houston. I had seen it in the Sportscar Market last month and this month. I find the car to be very pleasing to the eye and the Maser V8 is fantastic powerplant. Just spent all of Easter weekend in a very very nice 1970 Ghibli! | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
New member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 20 Registered: 11-2002 |
Rodney - Your correct. The Khamsin won Best in Class at Keels & Wheels in May '01. I hope you enjoy yourself there this weekend with your Indy & Ferrari. | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Member Username: Icars Post Number: 255 Registered: 3-2002 |
Ah looks like one of the cars that was @ Keels & Wheels. On my way there this weekend with my Indy and 365 | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
New member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 18 Registered: 11-2002 |
The Khamsin is coming out of K&K Vintage Motorcars, who represented the Vintage Auto Heritage Foundation in Houston. Car has about 50,000 miles (I wanted a "healthy" engine that was regularly driven). PPI was done at the other largest Maser collection (which is also in Houston). The photo that I posted was from the '97 Maser Miglia in Colorado. The hydraulic system will pose an initial challenge since it makes for hypersensitive steering and brakes. I'm told that at higher speeds the 2.0 turns lock to lock makes it handle like a race car. The car was the last of Maserati's front engined GTs. Weight distribution is 50%/50%. It has independent suspension. The car was designed by Marcello Gandini, who also is known for the Miura, Countach, Diablo, Lancia Stratos, Bugatti EB 110, Fiat X1/9 & Alfa Romeo Montreal. Gandini was the "King of the Wedge." My car has a red leather interior with a small +2. The car is appreciated for its sheer looks. Road & Track called the Khamsin "an ego trip on wheels." | ||
| Dave L (Davel)
Member Username: Davel Post Number: 266 Registered: 7-2001 |
Dr thats a nice car!!! Where did you find it and how many miles are on it etc and what have you learned about maint one of them...Congrats and looking to hear more about it!  | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
New member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 17 Registered: 11-2002 |
 Taking delivery of my 5sp Khamsin on Saturday. Can't wait to take her out on the road! | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Junior Member Username: Icars Post Number: 239 Registered: 3-2002 |
I drive my Indy to work frequently. You need to find a California car that is rust free. My car had some rust bubbles in the hood ( There is insulation under the hood that retains water). I am just in the process of having it fixed. It is a great City car. Much hotter off the line than my Ferrari. Now to answer the Khamsin question. The Khamsin is one of the best every handling Maseratis. The car has the Citroen self centering steering system. Yes there are 5 spd cars available. The 73 Indy also has the self centering steering, but very few were built. | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Junior Member Username: Icars Post Number: 238 Registered: 3-2002 |
I would not use MIE for parts on any GT class car. I would purchase parts from the factory authorized parts source Campana in Modena. http://www.campanacarrozzeria.it/. They have NOS parts for anything you might need, for a price that is normally 50% of MIE's. Just talk to Sylvia she speaks perfect English. | ||
| Russ Turner (Snj5)
Junior Member Username: Snj5 Post Number: 67 Registered: 2-2003 |
What's maintaining an Indy like? Parts? MIE? reliability? Corrosion? Can use every day? I've always liked that car. | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
New member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 11 Registered: 11-2002 |
How do the Khamsin's handle through the twisties? Do you know of any 5 speeds around? There seem to be a handful of Automatics on the market. Who's reliable & reasonable for servicing in the NY City area? | ||
| Rodney Haas (Icars)
Junior Member Username: Icars Post Number: 63 Registered: 3-2002 |
I have driven Khamsins, but not maintained one. I do maintain an Indy. The big difference of course is the hydraulics. What do you need to know? Rodney Haas http://www.maffiacarclub.com 72 Maserati Indy 73 Ferrari 365 81 FIAT Spider 86 Maserati Spyder Looking for a nice 66 or 67 Mexico | ||
| Dr. J C928 (Attitude928)
New member Username: Attitude928 Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2002 |
Anyone ever driven or maintained a Khamsin? |