Spyders

[Ian Evans <iann@domain.elided>]

Maserati has been using the term "Spyder" since at least '86.  At least 
that's how they specify my '87 Maserati Zagato Spyder.

Watch this space for Crazy Ian's Maserati Month Madness.  Perhaps of 
greater interest to Alfa owners on the Left coast near L.A.  Currently too 
much rolling stock on hand, will soon be liquidating 2 or 3... or 4 of the 
Biturbos I have collecting dust.

Thrill minded?  Overly bored knowing the vehicle you're driving is assured 
of delivering you to And from your destination.  Relish the experience of 
meeting new people every day?  Enjoy the company of tow truck drivers and 
pimply faced gas station attendants, but haven't found the opportunity to 
hang with them lately?  Is your driveway just a little Too oil 
free?  Feeling disappointed because you can identify the symptoms behind 
every little rattle, click or flicker on your Alfa.  Discouraged because 
there's just a bit too much cash accumulating in your offshore 
accounts?  Well friend, here at Crazy Ian's Maserati Madness Month we have 
the answer to your problem.

Seriously though, I  drive an '87 425I Biturbo sedan on a daily basis, and 
find it relatively trouble free.  Fact is, it survived longer than my 164 
and Milano, which are currently both down mechanically.  The cars will make 
you learn to love the torque band that comes on with the boost just above 
3000 rpm in every gear.  Parts are available through Francis Mandarano of 
MIE in Washington state as well as other sources.  Have a look at the 
various websites dedicated to the  Maserati marque and if still interested 
contact me off digest.  Details upon request.  I'll digital photo the cars 
sometime this weekend.  The 2 carburetted coupes are priced well below what 
you'd expect to pay for a decent Milano.

Thanks for the bandwidth,

Ian
Fullerton, Calif

P.S.  There are at least 3 or 4 Alfa/Maserati owners on this digest, if in 
doubt, ask

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