It’s been weeks since you’ve had your beast out on these frozen roads. It’s been months since Michael won the World Championship for Ferrari. It’s been years since you took your spouse out for a black-tie, romantic evening of dining and dancing -- especially on Valentine’s Day. Well, your region had an answer to the midwinter blues! Nearly fifty members and friends attended our formal dinner gala fête in Topsfield, Massachusetts. This great evening was held at The Commons function hall, a wonderful historic building north of Boston (www.topsfieldcommons.com). Members Frank and Kristi Martino donated the use of their space and negotiated incredible deals with caterers, florists and the band on our behalf (everything was done at cost to them). Many thanks to them for their generosity, not to mention all of their hard work! We all showed up at the Commons for cocktail hour, dressed in our best finery. It was quite a sight to see most of us without the Cavallino Rampante on our clothing for once (though a handful nevertheless managed to sneak a few logos in). The prancing horse was not missing from the party, however, as the Marti- nos arranged for a giant stallion carved in ICE, around which were the ingredients for oyster shooters! The hors d’ouevres included coconut shrimp, crab stuffed mushrooms, scallops & bacon, chicken satay and much more. Frank Martino was especially proud of the fresh Italian antipasto, with many ingredients he hand-imported from a recent visit to Maranello to meet Luca di Montezemolo himself! We mingled with drinks, oysters and prosciutto in hand, renewing old acquaintances and meeting new members. We then headed upstairs for dinner, consisting of tenderloin of beef and crab stuffed sole, served with a mushroom risotto. Kristi had continued on page 14... IN THIS ISSUE P.4 Four Days in October P.5 The Life Blood of Your Ferrari P.6 Boston Sportscar Open P.8 Love at First Sight P.15 Upcoming Event! P.15 FCA/NER E-Mail Updates P.16 Lyme Couple… P.17 Maserati Reenters the Luxury Sedan Market P.21 The 2004 Friends of Tutto Italiano P.24 Ferrari Maserati of New England P.28 Regalia Order Form Photo by Tom Lassen Valentine’s Day Gala by Dennis Liu SPRING 2004 Photo by Tom Lassen VOLUME 04 ISSUE 01 The Prancing Horse…in Ice Valentine’s Day Gala New England Region Love at First Sight Spring 2004 Calendar of Events • FoNE Grand Re-opening Party May 2nd West Newton, MA Contact: Dennis Liu • New Hampshire Weekend May 14th – 16th Contact: Dennis Liu • Tutto Italiano May 23rd Museum of Transportation, Brookline, MA Contact: Christian Scott • Hartford Concorso Ferrari Weekend June 19th – 20th Hartford State Capitol, CT Contact: Dave Friar • Vermont Street Festival Weekend July 17th –18th Burlington, VT Contact: Todd Lockwood • GP of Germany Drive & Viewing July 25th Contact: Dennis Liu • Dream Ride (benefiting Special Olympics Connecticut) August 15th Farmington Club, Farmington, CT Contact: Dave Friar • Rhode Island Tour September 11th – 12th Contact: Chris Fagas • Myopia Polo Event September 19th Myopia Polo Grounds, Hamilton, MA Contact: Dennis Liu • The Maine Event October 1st – 3rd Contact: Glenn Farrell • GP of Brazil Drive & Viewing October 24th Ferrari of New England, West Newton, MA Contact: Dennis Liu Club Business FCA/ New England Policies Publishing Policy- This Newsletter is a publication and copyright © of the Ferrari Club of America/New England Region [non-profit]. 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If interested, please contact one of the officers listed above. Allow four weeks notice for address change. Mail your recent label and/or new address to: FCA New England Region c/o Charlie Vest, 339 Chimneysweep Hill Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033 or e-mail to Fiona Friar at [email protected], Charlie Vest at [email protected], and Dennis Liu at [email protected] Visit us on the Web: www.fca-newengland.org If you are a member and have a suggestion for an event in your area, or questions on an upcoming event, please contact Pete Lombardo by phone [860.225.1206] or fax [860.533.1939] 02 volume 4 issue 1 Ferrari Club of America T H E M O S T P R E S T I G I O U S F E R R A R I FA C I L I T Y I N N O RT H A M E R I C A When A Dealership Performs As Well As This Motorcar, And We Do...That’s Perfection! CONNECTICU T ’S ONLY A U T H O R I Z E D F E R R A R I DEALER OFFERING : . The ultimate in new and pre-owned Ferraris . State-of-the-art facility at the birthplace of Ferrari in the USA . 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Mr. Brawn could not have been friendlier as he took time to show us the constructor’s championship trophies, won Stanley and Others Chat with Ross Brawn by Ferrari over its long racing history, as well as the many as well as the 360. Incidentally, we were departments of the racing division of the told that the assembly line workers are paid Ferrari factory. We were granted access to approximately $20 per hour and work 40 the entire racing facility including the area hours a week over 5 days and are given five where the engines are assembled and tested. weeks’ vacation each year. During our stay, several engines were being Mr. Baio informed us of the associ- run on the dynomometers, where each is ation established between Ferrari and Audi. put through a simulated race sequence. It is expected that the Audi expertise will Ferrari is capable of making eight engines a be used in producing a four-wheel drive day. In 2003, the Formula 1 team used 210 Maserati Turbo. engines. On October 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2003, Joe, Bob and I were extremely we attended the world’s finals of the Ferrari honored and very fortunate to have not challenge races and Maserati historic races only attended the celebration at Mugello, at Mugello. During our visits to the track, but also toured the manufacturing facilwe witnessed not only the races, but also ity and racing department of Ferrari. We the fantastic celebration of the champion- look forward to returning to Italy in Octoships won by Ferrari and its premier driver. ber, 2004, to celebrate the seventh world We had a chance to meet with the Ferrari championship for Michael Schumacher and Formula 1 Team Head Jean Todt Technical the fourteenth constructors’ title for FerDirector Ross Brawn, as well as many of the rari S.p.A. team members. On Monday, October 20, 2003, the - SC three of us were the guests of Ross Brawn in a privately guided inspection of the racing Four Days in October by Stanley Cohen The Co-Directors and Secretary of the Ferrari Club of America / New England Region attended the celebration by Ferrari of its F1 Constructor’s Championship and its driver’s championship as well. The event took place at Mugello, the Formula 1 track owned by Ferrari, outside Florence, Italy, from October 15 through October 19, 2003. Our host during the event was Christian Baio, who is in charge of Ferrari road car sales in the entire world except North America and Italy. Mr. Baio, who previously was associated with Ducati, the Italian motor cycle company, escorted us on a tour of the factory where the Ferrari road cars are assembled. Ferrari sells approximately 4,500 cars a year of which 1,000 cars are designated for the North American market. The factory was busy at the time of our visit with the new 612 and Stradale, 04 volume 4 issue 1 Ferrari Club of America As for the debate over synthetic versus conventional motor oils, that would be a complete article in itself. Those drivers who put high demands on their cars, modified for track use, can and will benefit from the use of synthetic oils. Once you have a handle on what oil brand to use, and you have gotten over the sticker shock of a 14-quart oil change at $8 to $15 dollars a quart, plus filter and labor, the thought of a 3 month or 3,000 mile Jiffy Lube marketing scheme starts to sound really expensive. However, over-changing your oil is doing nothing but dumping that still good, expensive oil down the drain. It’s like drinking one glass of a fine wine and then discarding the rest of the bottle. The theory of the quick lube chains is to use moderate oil and filter product and change it more often. A quick look at most modern continued on page 12... by Peter A. Lombardo While driving by the Jiffy Lube one Saturday morning, one might notice the lack of Ferraris in line waiting for the every 3 months or 3,ooo mile oil change. You can only imagine the look on the young oil jockey’s face if one pulled in. Ferrari owners are a different group. They treat their fine Italian cars with a little more care and concern than the family sedan. Owners of exotic cars are more in tune with the maintenance requirements of their investments. The first question that a new Ferrari owner might ask is, “What kind of oil I should put into my car?” With the myriad oil types, brands, viscosities, synthetics and blends, what’s right? For example, should he use Shell, Mobil 1, Amsoil, or Royal Purple (yes, there is a Royal Purple brand!)? Ask your friends or mechanic and you will get a lot of different advice. A good place to start is the owner’s manual, but there is a small problem - most of the oils recommended by Ferrari are obscure Shell oil products that are not even available in the States. Another factor in oil choice is the age of the car, is it a new 360 Stradale challenge or a used 330 GTC, is it a 12cyl or V-8 or even a Dino V-6? For new Ferraris both local authorized dealers, Miller Motor Cars and Ferrari of New England, use and recommend the factory requested Shell Helix Ultra Grade 5w-40. This factory fill Shell product is not available in the U.S., so it must be imported, usually via Canada. In order to maintain the factory warranty, it is best for owners of new cars to visit the local dealer for oil services. Mark Mina, Parts Manager of Ferrari of New England, also offers Shell Helix Ultra Racing 10w-60 for his 360 Challenge car customers. Both dealers also offer customers of older cars some recommended choices or will use what the owner specifies. Mobil 1, Kendal GT1 and Valvoline VR1 are all good quality, available alternatives for older cars. Agip oil is still available and is the recommended product for Maserati cars. For owners of the older cars or those who bring their cars to local foreign shops, there are many choices. John Tirrell, of IFS in Easton MA, uses exclusively Red Line products for his customers. Red Line is a line of synthetic motor oils for high performance and racing applications (see www.redlineoil.com for more info). John recommends the following: Red Line 10w40 grade for 355s and 360s, 15w-50 for 348s, and 20w-50 for Testarossa. For older cars he stands by the tried and true Castrol GTX 20w-50 grade, a widely available petroleum-based product (visit www.castrolauto.com). THE LIFE BLOOD OF YOUR FERRARI The Life Blood of Your Ferrari by Peter A. Lombardo Illustration from the 1989 Ferrari 328 Owner’s Manual J. NAMNOUN [860] 677.4541 www.fsbct.com 32 Main Street, Farmington CT 06032 member FDIC Equal Housing Lender New England Region ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY Joseph P. Namnoun [860] 522.6368 FAX: 246.0183 92 Weston St. Hartford, CT 06120 Spring 2004 05 Photo by Christian Scott Photo by Christian Scott by Christian Scott BOSTON SPORTSCAR OPEN HOUSE as the cars that sat atop them. These included several Ferraris, a Porsche, and a Cobra. Unusual among the Ferraris was the pristine 1989 328 GTB. Not only is the car “as new” with only 1250 miles, it wears a rare verde pino paint complimented by tan leather and a dark brown dashboard rather than the standard black dash. It was wonderful to wander around and participate in a wide variety of car talk in the middle of winter. John Tirrell, Joe Keogh, and Charlie Vest shared details of the additions to their respective stables. Dennis Liu entertained us with The Guys from Boston Sportscars: (front row, l to r) Jonathan Kirshtein, Joe Yuliano, David McCay, his recounting of Alex Vest (back row, l to r) Mike McGinnis, Darin McCay, Chris Luciano and Steve Reepmeyer being black-flagged at Watkins Glen. Dan nately, the forecast was off by several hours Watkins shared the details about his ChalBoston Sportscar Open and, by 11:00 a.m. as the guests arrived, the lenge Stradale that is on order. This parHouse sun was shining and glistening through the ticular topic clearly caught the attention of by Christian Scott ice covered trees in Weston, MA. It wasn’t brothers Gene and Victor Spivak. And, as “Winter weather long before the parking lot and surround- always, the Principessa Charlize wooed the advisory until 10:00 Sat- ing streets were filled with fellow Ferraristi audience with her cuteness. urday morning.” With a looking for a mid-winter reminder of our The Boston Sportscar Open House forecast like that, things common passion. was a great success and a much-welcomed Ken, Darin, and the rest of the break from the winter doldrums. Thank you didn’t sound too promising for those of us planning to Boston Sportscar staff welcomed visitors to the McKays for hosting the event and to attend the Open House at with food, drink, and a freshly repainted all of those who participated. Boston Sportscar. Fortu- shop. The floors sparkled almost as much - CS Lunch with a View 06 volume 4 issue 1 Ferrari Club of America New England Region Spring 2004 07 LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT by Dan & Michelle Kary Michelle and I first saw 0465GT, a 1955 250 GT Farina Speciale Coupe, when we stopped at Peter Markowski’s shop in Vergennes, Vermont, several years ago. We decided to check out his vintage Ferraris to find something suitable for vintage rallies, which we have found to be very enjoyable. Peter led me from car to car, steering me away from it while I steered him back, asking, “What about that one?” I was informed that it was a lot more money than I probably had in mind for the stated goal and that a potential buyer was traveling from out of the country to see it in the next few days. We ended up purchasing the car and started the process of making it roadworthy for its intended purpose. Driving a car on a highway in a spirited fashion is very different from driving a car on or off the lawn at a car show. 08 volume 4 issue 1 Photo by Dan Kary Love at First Sight by Dan & Michelle Kary 0465GT We sorted out the suspension, the brakes and quickly decided that, although the tires had adequate tread, they were too old to be trustworthy and purchased new tires as well. Each time we drove the car, we would find something else that, when improved or repaired, made driving the car safer and more pleasurable. After the fact, we came to realize that we had purchased a rare Ferrari that was one of four Speciales made that were in fact, prototypes for the Series One SuperAmericas. The azure blue metallic paint and its beautiful lines caught my eye, but the mechanical sounds of a three-liter Ferrari V12 engine need to be experienced to be appreciated fully. Driving a car with drum brakes and without the benefit of power steering requires more involvement from a driving standpoint than does driving a modern car. Turns need to be planned. Braking needs to be planned. Cornering needs to be planned. Apexes cannot be missed. If the engine is not in its power band, not much is going to happen. It is the sense of involvement that I have come to appreciate most when driving the car. It has a level of fun to drive that is hard to explain compared to driving a much more powerful modern car, which may be more forgiving of less precise driving. Missing an apex with a 600 horsepower car can be covered up somewhat by the incredible acceleration that follows. This contrasts sharply with the 250 GT, which rewards its driver the greatest when driven properly. The car had previously been a Best in Class winner as well as Ferrari of Special Merit at Pebble Beach and the GT cup winner at Cavalino. We have enjoyed taking the car to several shows as well and have used the car on several thousandmile and longer rallies. I learned to trust the car’s handling by taking it to Moroso during Cavalino and found that it has a very predictable handling. It has a significant amount of body roll but is very easy to control in a drift and get back on the power early without fear of power on oversteer. Ferrari Club of America Photo by Dan Kary Dan’s Two Leading Ladies Dan’s Two Leading Ladies one needs leverage and strength to drive it. The brake pedal takes a firm foot but there is excellent braking action. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold inside. If it’s hot outside, it’s hot inside. Unexpected repairs may crop up, but the fun of owning and driving this car is something that is hard to explain. It was a case of love at first sight that was Outside Cinque Terre - the Kary’s Portland, Maine, Restaurant New England Region followed by a period of learning and understanding the car, what its capabilities are, its strengths and its weaknesses. We have come to appreciate the meaning of the phrase, “Ferraris are meant to be driven.” We hope to see you on the road some day. - DK & MK Photo by Dan Kary The engine pulls strongly at 7,500 RPMs. It is a head turner, whether parked at a show or when being driven, and, as we are the current curators of this automobile, we do not hesitate to share its unique history with interested persons. The windows are operated by hand. The steering wheel is large because Ronnie enjoys the gifts. 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[Rt.66] •Consignment & Location Services Portland, CT 06480 •International Sales & Shipping tel: [860] 342-5705 •Low-Rate Financing & Leasing fax: [860] 342-1094 •We Buy/ Sell/ Trade/ Wholesale [email protected] Showroom Hours: Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. please call for an appointment www.F40.com 10 volume 4 issue 1 Ferrari Club of America S Concorso Ferrari 2004 e e h t D e a v t a Sunday, June 20th Capitol Building, Hartford, CT Overlooking Beautiful, Historic Bushnell Park “It’s better than Christmas” - CCMC Patient Thanks to all who made this past summer’s event a priceless moment in the lives of sick and injured children New England Region Spring 2004 11 ...continued from page 5 owner’s manuals finds that oil changes should be made at intervals of up to 12,000 miles. The 1988 Ferrari 328 manual recommends oil changes at every 7,500 miles or one year, whichever comes first. The 2003 360 Modena owner’s manual recommends not more than 15,000 miles or one year between oil changes. Your engine oil’s job is to lubricate and cushion the moving parts and suspend the byproducts of combustion and wear metals. Various additives dictate the longevity of the product’s life. Every oil manufacturer uses different recipes to achieve this goal. Like anything, there is a wide variety of products and prices. You might be able to make the case “you get what you pay for” when you shop for oil for your own car. Now that you have spent hours of research on what oil is best for your Ferrari and how often you should really change it, what else can you do? Like a doctor takes a blood sample and sends it to a lab for anal- 12 volume 4 issue 1 ysis, your mechanic or do-it-your-selfer can do the same with your car’s motor oil. The process is similar to a blood test, and the results let you determine the health of your beloved Ferrari. Oil analysis has been utilized for years in the military and aviation fields. The condition of a train, plane or aircraft carrier could be determined by frequent oil sampling and testing. This maximized the life of the engine between rebuilds and gave warning to maintenance people before the engine failed, a good idea especially in an aircraft. Modern trucking fleets utilize engine oil analysis for economic reasons, by maximizing the most usable service out of each oil change. With truck engine oil capacities in excess of 40 quarts, such information can improve the operation’s bottom line as well as conserve oil and provide environmental benefits. Ferrari owners can benefit from this technology for their own cars. Why oil analysis for your car? Friction between moving parts inside an engine causes minute particles of metal to collect in the lubricating oil. One of the best uses for engine oil analysis is to provide a condition report of your engine. Each oil sample is processed and a report is generated listing all the wear metals, additives and chemicals in parts per million floating around in your Ferrari’s oil tank. By establishing a base condition, you can track subtle changes in the levels of the various trace metals, additives, water and antifreeze in the oil samples. A yearly oil sample is an available and inexpensive tool to protect your car. An oil analysis is also a great prepurchase tool for those buying a used Ferrari. The test can reveal any immediate problems that may not be visible to the eye. F40 Motor Sports, in Portland CT, offers its customers an oil analysis service. A portable unit is brought on site. The unit is owned and operated by a vendor who travels around providing the service to race teams and marinas. The technician can draw continued on page 26... Ferrari Club of America FERRARI CLUB Rolex, West Hartford (860) 521-3015 New England Region Glastonbury (860) 659-8510 , Oyster, Oyster Perpetual Datejust are trademarks. Hartford (860) 278-3000 Mohegan Sun (860) 862-9900 Greenwich (203) 629-0900 Westport (203) 227-1300 Spring 2004 13 Photo by Tom Lassen Richard & Stephanie Yirikian 14 volume 4 issue 1 Charlie & Diane Vest Ed Kemp & Carol O’Loughlin Photo by Tom Lassen Photo by Tom Lassen Photo by Tom Lassen Photo by Tom Lassen The Happy Couples Event Organizer Joe Capasso & his wife, Tina Ferrari Club of America Photo by Tom Lassen Photo by Tom Lassen We stayed until we closed the place down, then a large contingent headed over to the Sheraton, where many had booked rooms to make a weekend of it, only to incite a riot when they discovered that the bar was already closed down! Over thirty members gathered in the morning at the hotel to have brunch and savor the memories of the great night before. Interestingly enough, we were sharing the hotel with not just the Ms. Teenager beauty contest (yeah, a few of us would Our Host & Hostess – Frank & Kristi Nick & Tammy Scelsi Michael & Valerie Ferrucci have preferred to eat brunch Martino ...continued from frontpage surprise, donated by yet another of Frank’s with THAT group), but also striking Stop & personally wrapped Ferrari coffee mugs as side businesses – he gets the BEST beans Shop grocery workers. What a wonderful country this is! gifts for everyone, as well as boxes of Lindt and machines from Italy)! So, thanks to the Martinos for truffles.She even tied little red bows on the After all this eating and drinking, dinner menus (guess we know who does all we hit the dance floor to the music of the doing the massive amount of work involved the hard work and who gets all the credit White Heat Swing Band. These guys were in putting on this event. We’re very gratein THAT marriage!). After dinner, we had a really, really impressive. Almost as impres- ful - and so are our spouses, who actually drawing for some door prizes supplied by sive as some of the moves exhibited by out- managed to get our lazy butts dressed and one of Frank’s side businesses, Store Ferrari of-shape, middle-aged white guys after a out on Valentine’s Day! (www.storeferrari.com). Fisticuffs broke out few drinks! Stepping outside for a breath - DL when everyone, and I mean everyone, com- of fresh air (and to catch my breath after peted for a very rare Michael Schumacher a particularly strenuous dance move), I “Sixth Championship” baseball cap. A chef noticed that there was a steady line of cars whipped up banana fosters flambé, which driving very slowly by the Commons, pausaccompanied a selection of miniature can- ing to admire the F40 and other Ferraris out noli, éclairs, neopolitans, cream puffs and front. Back inside each couple lined up on fruit tarts. We also enjoyed various coffee the spiral staircase for a portrait, courtesy drinks from Black Tie Espresso (surprise, of Tom & Nancy Lassen. UPCOMING EVENT! FCA/NER E-MAIL UPDATES! June 6 Annual “Friends of Ferrari” Get Together FCA-NER members Ara and Pam Gechijian invite you to their annual get together on Sunday, June 6, 2004. Bring your Ferrari, if you can, and join other members in viewing the 2004 Cavallino First Place Winner, a 1957 250 GT Boano Coupe. People’s Choice and fun prizes will be awarded. The party will take place between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at 7 Fox Run Road, Lincoln, MA. RSVP to Ara or Pam at (781) 643-1463 or (978) 369-4004. New England Region On the mailing label for this issue, you’ll find your e-mail address printed beneath your name (if we have it). Our region sends out e-mails from time to time, containing new or updated event information, including any last minute changes. We have found it to be a very useful (and cost-effective) tool to convey the most current information to our members. We do NOT allow outside use of your e-mail address – our list is NOT for sale. We strongly encourage your to check your e-mail address printed on the mailing label, and if incorrect, outdated or missing, to please supply the current, correct address to [email protected] and [email protected]. If you would like to OPT OUT of our e-mail updates, feel free to also do that by letting us know at the same addresses. Thanks! Spring 2004 15 LYME COUPLE CHARGED Lyme Couple Charged With Taking Owner Of Rare Ferrari For A Ride by Andrew Ryan Day Staff Writer, Police/Fire - Published on 3/12/2004 Reprinted with the Permission of The Day Publishing Co. by Andrew Ryan Lyme — Vintage race car collectors live in a small, opulent world of Ferraris and Alfa Romeos, where automobiles cost as much as mansions, and embezzlement from a single sale can stretch seven figures. Prosecutors say that Richard Anderson, 59, of Lyme bilked almost $3 million from the sale of one car, a 1956 blue and white Ferrari Model 290 MM. Working with his wife, Janice Anderson, also 59, Anderson allegedly used the money in part to pay off his mortgage, bankroll his son’s college education and settle his tax bills. The Andersons allegedly took millions from Luigi Chinetti, the son of a famed Italian race car driver who helped Enzo Ferrari launch his car company after World War II. Chinetti described the con as a betrayal by confidants so trusted he’d written them into his will. It’s “like you’ve had a burglar in your house that has taken away the jewelry. You really feel raped. You feel violated in your inner sanctum,” Chinetti said in a telephone interview Thursday from his home in Stuart, Fla. “You feel very sad because it wasn’t supposed to turn out this way. Automobiles and money are supposed to bring happiness. There’s no malice. It’s just very sad.” Anderson denied the charges in a telephone interview Thursday from his house on Old Hamburg Road, but said 16 volume 4 issue 1 that a court order from a civil suit pending between him and Chinetti bars him from discussing specifics. “He is a very litigious individual,” Anderson said. “God bless him.” In New London Superior Court Thursday, Richard Anderson was charged with two counts of first-degree larceny and one count of conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny. He was released on $100,000 bond and is scheduled to appear again in court March 22. Facing similar charges, Janice Anderson is expected to surrender to authorities. In part, Chinetti blamed the alleged crime on the cars. “The Ferrari mystique, I’m going to suggest that it changes people,” Chinetti said. “It’s like having too much to drink. The whole Ferrari world elevates people beyond their normal state of mind. People have to be careful, or else it can go to their head.” The story really begins in Modena, Italy, in 1948. Trying to restart life after World War II, race car driver Enzo Ferrari thought about manufacturing machine tools. Luigi Chinetti Sr. talked Ferrari into building race cars, according to Dave Seilbert, an author and Ferrari historian from Atlanta. If Ferrari built cars, Chinetti Sr. said, he could help sell them in the United States. The Chinetti family brought the cars to this country. Following in his father’s footsteps, Luigi Chinetti said Thursday, he raced cars, imported Ferraris and collected and refurbished rare automobiles. In the 1980s, the Andersons and Luigi Chinetti grew close, according to court documents. The Andersons started handling some of Chinetti’s financial and business affairs. In turn, Chinetti loaned the Andersons money to help them out of financial straits, court documents show. In 1998, the Andersons helped facilitate the sale of the Ferrari Model 290 MM. Only three or four of the cars — with a 3.8-liter, V-12 dual-overhead cam engine — were made. They have Ferrari’s signature oval front grill and an arching body that curves low to the ground. “You look at the car and it is almost ready to pounce, almost ready to swoop like an animal,” said Seilbert. “This isn’t a grocery getter. It was made for the race track.” The buyer was Jon A. Shirley, a former president and chief operating officer of Microsoft. The price was $6.5 million. The Andersons managed the money in a Chinetti account they controlled, court documents show. Their commission was supposed to be $65,000. Court records show that over three years they took almost $3 million. They allegedly paid off their personal credit cards, spent $61,900 for their son’s college education and bought themselves a Mercedes. After there was some rancor over bookkeeping, Chinetti said, he hired an accountant. Red flags popped up. He filed a civil suit against the Andersons in Superior Court in New London and, 10 months ago, filed a criminal complaint with the Chief State’s Attorney’s office. “Richard Anderson was a loyal trustee,” Chinetti said. “He was in my will. He was in a position of trust.” The dispute between Chinetti and the Andersons is a sad subject in the tightknit vintage race car world, Seilbert said. “It’s really a simple story,” he said. “It’s two business partners that run a grocery and one stole money from the other. Just throw in exotic cars and wealthy people in a very elegant world.” He called it a simple case of accounting fraud. The difference, Seilbert said, was summarized by author F. Scott Fitzgerald: “The rich are very different from you and me.” Ferrari Club of America Quattroporte Uncovered New England Region by Mike Covello When most people think of European luxury sedans, the names MercedesBenz, BMW, Audi and Jaguar spring to mind. Well, there’s a new player in this big sandbox, and he’s come to play with the big boys with all the right equipment, style and some would say, proper cachet. Maserati unveiled their new Quattroporte (four-door) to a crowd of New York City’s beautiful people, and your intrepid reporter braved the traffic, outrageous parking fees and long line at the bar to bring you this report. Thanks to lots of ordinary New York City congestion, our arrival at Sunlight Studios on the lower west side of Manhattan gave us just a bit of time to find an appropriate spot to record the unveiling of Pininfarina’s latest design. What’s that you say? Maserati hasn’t had a Pininfarina designed car in 50 years? And that was the 1953 A6GCS Berlinetta Sport of which only four were built? Well, the purchase of Maserati by Ferrari has brought the bestknown Italian designer back together with MASERATI REENTERS THE LUXURY SEDAN MARKET Maserati Reenters the Luxury Sedan Market by Mike Covello The Suspense Mounts one of the oldest Italian marques, and the results are spectacular. Maserati North America President and CEO, Maurizio Parlato, briefed us on the history of this latest effort. The entertainment began even before the lovely models wearing fine Maserati frocks pulled back the silken covers. Reflecting the fine craftsmanship that is such an integral part of the Italian heritage, a concert violinist, Sergei Krilov played a Bach Fugue on a 350-year old Stradivarius violin for us. Photo by Mike Covello When the artist finished mesmerizing the throng with his virtuosity and the mastery of his instrument, the moment was right. The covers slid off and the crowd pressed forward. The new Quattroporte is a handsome car. 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The Quattroporte has a 47/53-front/rear-weight distribution for better acceleration. Thanks to 400-hp V-8, a 0-62mph time of 5.2 seconds is quoted, as is a top speed of over 180 mph. Inside is a lavish setting that offers a complicated dilemma. Should the owner choose to slip behind the wheel, or luxuriate in the spacious rear compartment while others attend to the driving chores? On the one hand, a 14-setting seat with three memory buttons, Maserati’s Stability program and their patented Skyhook auto damping all point towards this being a car that is a pleasure to drive. Yet on the other side of the coin, the rear seat also adjusts electronically, and the available touches of opulence range from a television with DVD player to available heating, cooling and massage seats. Decisions, decisions. The Power beneath the Hood The Quattroporte will be available late in the year. If you’re interested, why don’t you give Werner Pfister a call at Miller Motor Cars in Greenwich? He will be happy to help you through the process of choos- ing among 15 exterior paints, ten choices of leather and three different woods available to custom tailor your Maserati Quattroporte to your own specifications. - MC New England Region Spring 2004 19 www.larosabuildinggroup.com 20 volume 4 issue 1 Ferrari Club of America 2004 FRIENDS OF TUTTO ITALIANO Photo by Tom Lassen by Tom Lassen 250 GTO Takes Center Stage Spring is almost here. Well, by the time you read this spring will be here, but we all know that in New England, the real Spring doesn’t arrive until the April/May rains have washed away all the salt, sand and grime of winter and it is finally safe to bring our cavallinos out of hibernation, which usually doesn’t happen until about mid-May. One of the rights of spring in the New England region is the annual Tutto Italiano show at The Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline, MA, which is one of the largest all-Italian-marques shows in the Northeast. Hundreds of our favorite cars are displayed on the Museum’s beautiful greensward and we enjoy getting re-acquainted with our fellow enthusiasts after a long, long winter. The museum has been hosting lawn events for 65 years. Tutto Italiano has become one New England Region of the most popular as well as the biggest fundraiser for the Museum, and Ferrari is always the best-represented marque. Tutto Italiano, which has been lovingly organized and managed by Neal and Susan Heffron for the last 9 years, started with just 75 cars and 800 attendees and has since grown to over 200 vehicles and 3500 spectators (or at least when the weather cooperates), continued on next page... Photo by Tom Lassen The 2004 Friends of Tutto Italiano Press and Production Party by Tom Lassen Bob Gett of KTR Talks to Wheels TV Spring 2004 21 ...continued from previous page raising over $125,000 for the Museum. There have been some significant Ferraris displayed over the years. Two notable vehicles out of many include Bill Cosby’s 288 GTO and David Letterman’s Ferrari 212. This year’s event will bring some exciting changes. First of all, the date has changed. Usually held in early June, this year’s event is being held on Sunday, May 23. Moving the date to May helps avoid competing with an already crowded June calendar, which has the Greenwich Concourse, our own Hartford Concorso, the F1 race in Montreal and Father’s Day. Secondly, the organizers are expanding Tutto Italiano into a two-day event, but more on that later. To promote this year’s event and to boost the attendance of exhibitors, spectators and to recruit more sponsors, Bruce Ledoux of Merrill Lynch, one of the event’s major sponsors, and the Heffrons, along with the Museum hosted “Make News! -The 2004 Friends of Tutto Italiano Press and Production Party” at the Museum. Invited were all of the movers and shakers of the New England Italian car scene to hear about this year’s changes. And just in case free food and beverages weren’t enough to get one to attend, the Heffrons arranged to have KTR European Motorsports bring an unrestored ex-John Surtees 1962 Ferrari 22 volume 4 issue 1 Bruce Ledoux Encourages Participation in the May 23 Tutto Italiano Event Photo by Tom Lassen 250 GTO owned by Jim & Sandra McNeil and put it on display in the middle of the Museum floor. Also on hand was WheelsTV to shoot pre-event publicity footage, and to record expert commentary from some of the distinguished guests. The video will be used to spread the news about this year’s event. The theme will be “50 Years of Ferrari, What’s Old is New”. As stated earlier, there are some changes that will be implemented this year, as FCA/NER Massachusetts Chapter President Dennis Liu explained, “The reason is to get more people from further away to attend in an effort to make Tutto Italiano one of the premiere car events in the Northeast”. To accomplish this, Tutto Italiano will be expanded to a two-day event. Plans, which are being finalized, at this point feature a Saturday afternoon drive through the Massachusetts countryside, a cocktail party at Ferrari of New England, followed by a procession leading to dinner. As I said, plans are being made as this is written, but this reporter heard of the possibility of blocking off a street in downtown Boston to put the cars on display while we dine. Should be fun whatever the final plans turn out to be. An important note: Pre-registered vehicles will take precedence for placement on the lawn, so if you plan on exhibiting your car, please preregister to assure your spot. For more information about registering your car(s), please con- tact either Christian Scott, New Hampshire Chapter President, at (603) 887-7594 or [email protected] or visit the Larz Anderson Auto Museum website at www. mot.org. - TL Tutto Italiano is looking for sponsors. If you have a business or know of a business that would like to gain some recognition and help a good cause, please contact Susan Heffron at [email protected]. Tutto Italiano Show Sponsors • Ferrari of New England • KTR Motorsports • Merrill Lynch • Putnam Leasing • WheelsTV Photo by Mike Covello Photo by Tom Lassen Event Organizers – Neil & Susan Heffron Up Close and Personal with the 250 GTO Ferrari Club of America Welcome New Members! Ferrari Club of America New England Region extends a warm welcome to the following members who have joined us recently: • Jim Coleman • Mark Madden - MA Please e-mail any change of address and phone/ fax/e-mail information to Charlie Vest (Cvest@aol. com) to ensure that you receive club mailings. Names provided by Ferrari Club of America – National. Our Sympathies FCA/NER extends its deepest sympathies to Joe Capasso, Co-Director, on the loss of his mother. Rosa Capasso passed away on April 16, 2004, at Hartford Hospital. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution can do so care of the American Liver Foundation, 414 Skytop Drive, Fairfield, CT 06430. PHOTO CONTEST What, Where, When? The first person to correctly identify this photo will receive a New England Region t-shirt and hat. The earliest postmark or e-mail transmission will count. (Send your completed entry form to Stanley at 39 Grand St., Hartford, CT 06106 or [email protected] with the subject line reading “Horse Tales Photo Contest”). FCA/NER officers and members of the media are ineligible to win. The decision of the board will be final and unappealable. If you have any personal photos that are relevant and represent an interesting Ferrari event or person, please submit them to “Horse Tales”, c/o Friar Associates at [email protected] or 281 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032. If your photo is selected, you will receive a region t-shirt and hat, but you will not be eligible to submit an answer! Make sure you tell us about the photo [person/event, date, and location]. No copyrighted materials, please. New England Region your name e-mail home address city state phone # zip date event location the earliest postmark or e-mail transmission with the correct identification will win a New England Region t-shirt and hat. shirt size (circle one): M L XL XXL Spring 2004 23 by Dennis Liu FERRARI MASERATI OF NEW ENGLAND Ferrari Maserati of New England News by Dennis Liu We have some great news! Over the last few years, as the New England Region has come together and become one of the most active regions in the Ferrari Club of America nationwide, so too has Ferrari Maserati of New England. Just as the Club and the previous dealership underwent significant turbulence in the late ‘90s, the reformed New England Region and the “new” sister dealership of Ferrari of Long Island have become mutually supportive in the common goal of making Ferrari ownership, enthusiasm, and fun more widespread. Ferrari Maserati of New England has been very active in its support by sponsoring numerous GP Viewing, Brunch and Rally events, our annual New Hampshire Weekend Rally, and other fun gatherings. In continued support of our club, Ferrari Maserati of New England has instituted a new parts and service discount program for members of the FCA! Have your next service performed, or make your parts purchase, at Ferrari Maserati of New England, and the discount may well pay for your annual membership fee! Nick Scelsi, General Manager, is “delighted to offer an additional benefit to club members, as a way of saying ‘thanks.’ We realize that our business is built on passion for these cars, and nobody is more passionate for the Ferrari lifestyle than FCA members. We’re grateful for your support and patience as we’ve ramped up our operations, and we think this is a great way to kick off a new era together.” For all purchases of Ferrari parts 24 volume 4 issue 1 and boutique items, there will be a discount of 15% off the retail list price, up to the first $1,000 purchased. If you spend more than $1,000, the discount becomes 20%, and is applied to the FULL purchase price (which includes the initial $1,000!). Mark Mina, Parts Manager, wants “to be the first call you make when you need parts for your Ferrari or Maserati, new or vintage, OEM or aftermarket. We will make every effort to locate and procure needed items.” Moreover, there will also be a discount on service of 10% off the dealership’s standard $102 hourly rate, bringing it down to $91.80/hour. The dealership has hired a fourth technician and is installing new Hunter wheel mounting, balancing and alignment machines. Service Manager Steve Oldford noted that “we’ve had a busy winter, doing lots of major and preventative services, in anticipation of the upcoming driving season. It’s worked out great, especially with clients who’ve also taken advantage of our winter storage program.” Steve promised that for every member getting a 15k or 30k mile service done, he would swat Philippe Chanial, Ferrari Sales Manager, over the head with a rolled up copy of Cavallino. To celebrate the newly completed showroom and remodeled facility, and to commemorate this happy relationship with our club, Conte Roffredo Gaetani D’Aragona Lovatelli is delighted to invite you to the grand re-opening of the dealership on Sunday, May 2nd, from Noon to 4 p.m. Come and see the new Maserati Quattroporte! Washington Street will be partially closed for parking, and the Challenge team will have their cars on display. There will also be a surprise keynote speaker, and plenty of great food and wine for everyone. To attend, you must RSVP to Yanique Antonik by April 28th, at 617.559.0123. To receive the parts and service discount, you must present proof of current FCA membership. Ferrari Maserati of New England is located at 1203 Washington St. in West Newton, MA, 02465. http://www.ferrarine. com/ -DL Ferrari Club of America New England Region Spring 2004 25 ...continued from page 12 directly from the car or use a mechanic-supplied or even customer-supplied sample. The sample is processed on site by a portable Spectrochemical analysis unit. The unit is the same as that utilized by the military for onboard use in aircraft carriers and the like. The Navy is required to test all machines and engines at hourly intervals as all systems must be kept at 100 percent on ships at sea. The results are immediate and a complete report is generated. Another service available to the shade tree mechanics and DIYs is offered through Blackstone Laboratories of Fort Wayne, Indiana (see www.blackstone-labs.com for more info). Blackstone offers a free collection kit and, by having you send the sample by mail to their lab directly, Blackstone claims that samples are tested on the same day they arrive and a full report is generated almost instantly for the customer. Neither of these services is limited to motor oil. Transmission and gearbox fluids can also be tested. Most agree that annual oil change testing is required to establish a base against which to compare future test results. This tool could also be used to help make a purchasing decision when looking at a used vehicle, because the test can provide some valuable information on the condition of the engine. We have hardly made a dent on the subject of motor oil and analysis, but a quick search on the Internet can provide hours of reading enjoyment. So the next time you pull the oil stick on your pride and joy, remember you’re checking the life blood of your Ferrari. - PAL 26 volume 4 issue 1 Peter A. Lombardo Ferrari Club of America Never get in a car with strangers “Their honesty, integrity and sincerity are unmatched.” -A.K., Brooklyn, New York “Their performance has been great. That’s why I keep going back.” -A.B., Daytona Beach, Florida “I have no hesitation recommending them.” -M.K., Tucson, Arizona Thousands of car aficionados advise their family and friends to lease with us. We’d love to show you why. Go with people you trust toll free 866/90-LEASE (866/905-3273) www.PutnamLeasing.com Actual quotes from Putnam Leasing customers; initials used to protect their privacy. 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