May 5,
2005
Robert
Dotson of Tennessee relates a memorable time at Virginia International
Raceway.
I am
really inexperienced as a track/race driver! In fact, my trip too
VIR
was the first time I had ever had the opportunity to drive in such
a venue.
My Instructor (a young man in his mid-30s was a professional instructor
and
race driver - Porsches and BMWs) had never seen a Khamsin and he
was quite
taken with the car's performance. As you know, it's very very quick
re:
steering and braking. He (and, then, I)really pushed the car through
the
course and it didn't hesitate, fade, or fail in any way to keep
up with all
of the Ferraris about that day. It is a fairly easy car to heel/toe,
but
takes some adjustment as it is so quick. It is a HEAVY car - hence,
the
"understeering" comments, I believe - but seems to be
easily adjusted for in
driving. I have never experienced ANY brake fade in driving this
car. It
stops as well after multiple trips around the VIR as it does before.
I drove
it from home about 400 miles to the track (averaged about 90-95
mph as I was
trying to keep up with my friend's Modena) - straight onto the track
- and
back home two days later without any hitch or hiccup!
Feb.
26, 2005
From:
Anonymous, Buenos Aires, Argentina,
(Editors note: owner of the only Khamsin in the country).
Dear
Marc,
Here goes some information on my Khamsin, for your registry. Wonderful
idea!!
1-Chassis number (most important) ?
120-226
2-Year
of production?
I believe
it was the last produced in 1976 (please correct me if I am wrong)
3-Five
speed or automatic?
5 speed
4-Left
or right hand drive?
LHD
5-Paint
and interior colors when new?
see
pictures, interior is original and exterior has been resprayed in
original color
6-Current
paint and interior color?
see
pictures, interior is original and exterior has been resprayed in
original color
7-If
it is an early car does it have the three slatted vents just above
the front bumper or not?
yes
8-What
do you know of the car's history from new to today?
It
was imported new to Argentina, and I bought it in 2004, being the
4th owner.
9-Where
was it sold new?
Argentina
10-Name
of first owner?
Mr
Bessone
11-Major
work carried out BEFORE your acquisition? (not routine maintenance)
respray
12-When
and where did you buy it and whom did you buy it from?
see
8)
13-Your
country, state and city?
Buenos
Aires, Argentina
14-
15-A:What
was the mileage (please specify miles or kilometers) then?
B: and today?
59.000
real kms.
16-Please
specify Euro model or US model?
Euro
17-If
US model has it been converted to euro bumpers?
18-A:
If so were the front and back end converted completely?
B: If the conversion was only partial please specify front, rear?
19-A:
Major work carried out AFTER your acquisition? (not routine maintenance).
B: Has anything on the car been modified?
20-Your
comments on your life and times with the car,
A: firstly the practical, mechanical aspect?
B: secondly your feelings, thoughts about driving it, living with
it?
21-Your
favorite anecdote or best driving memory (these cars are about emotions!)?
22-Problems
had?
23-Parts
needed?
distributor
cap
24-Suggestions,
tips?
25-Finally,
since the aim of the registry is to attempt to ascertain the fate
and status of each Khamsin, do you know of any other Khamsin?s,
be they running cars, parts cars, cars long ago destroyed or burned?
Do you have a way to make their owners aware of this registry?
It
is the only Khamsin in Argentina
Kindest
regards,
February
6 2005
Marc,
I was directed to your website from a posting by Keith Bluemel on
the Ferrari Telaio List.
I am a long time Khamsin owner #1226. The Khamsin is the feature
model in the new issue of VCM. The story of my car is titled "The
Khamsin from Hell".
I am really happy to that you have taken the initiative to do put
it together. I started a database a number of years ago (you are
welcome to it) but that lasted about a week. It is about time that
Maserati owners come together. There is a Bora registry but there
really isn't anything like say the Lamborghini Registry for Maserati
Owners. The MCI website comes the closest.
I'll be more than happy to help you out in any way I can, and forward
you whatever information you need.
I am one of the organizers of Le Belle Macchine d'Italia. www.italiancarsatpocono.com
We host the MCI -Maserati Owners National Meet. We plan on making
the Khamsin the feature model in the near future. (Probably when
mine comes out of restoration, that should be any year now.) When
we do we will try to arrange for Gandini to attend they event.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I can be reached at
717-312-0859
Joe Corbacio
Italian Cars, Inc. & Joe's Home for previously unloved Italian
Cars
Khamsin #1226
Islero # 6243
Mondial Cab # 49713
Laforza # 159
February
6 2005
I got
his message from Keith Bluemel: Marc Sonnery in Florida has started
a Maserati Khamsin registry, and welcomes any information on this
model to add to the site database. Apparently 421 examples were
produced and around 300 are believed to survive. I own 120-150,
delivered new in Germany, 5-speed, black/red. I bought it in 1991.
Regards Dr. Wolf Zweifler Germany
14 Jan 2005
Buongiorno,
sono Gippo Salvetti presidente dell'Alfa Blue Team di Milano e amico
di Adolfo Orsi.
Oltre a possedere numerose Alfa Romeo (www.alfazioso.it) sono proprietario
anche di una Maserati Royale, Kyalami, Indy 4900, Ghibli 4700, Mexico
4200 e una Khamsin AM120.N.340 del 1979 di cui le unisco una foto.
Cordiali saluti
Gippo Salvetti
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