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36 - Frank Mandarano and Maserati Club International
Podcast |
Cars That Matter
Publisher |
CurtCo Media
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Automotive
Hobbies
Leisure
Publication Date |
Oct 19, 2020
Episode Duration |
00:39:23

After introductions, Frank explains the story of how he first connected with Maserati (2:03), before the two men discuss what makes the Maserati designs so special (7:08), and Maserati's emphasis on race car design (10:46). Then Robert asks Frank to talk about his experiences in restoring and driving Maseratis (14:21). 

After a short break, Frank details the origins of the Maserati Information Exchange (18:06) and how MIE changed the history of the marque (21:07) before a gradual transition into becoming a resotration company before the recession in the 90s (24:42). Then Robert pivots to discuss the Maserati's rise on the collectible market (31:05), the uniqueness of prototypes in the car industry--especially the ones designed by Franco Saglione (33:08)--and Frank muses on the future of the marque and the car design industry as a whole (35:09). 

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Frank will return to continue the conversation in next week's episode of Cars That Matter.

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Hosted by: Robert Ross

Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter

Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy

Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick

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Robert is joined (virtually) by Frank Mandarano, founder of the Maserati Club International, for part one of a two-part conversation to discuss his love for the car marque, how MIE Corp was created, and the future designs and collectability of the make.

After introductions, Frank explains the story of how he first connected with Maserati (2:03), before the two men discuss what makes the Maserati designs so special (7:08), and Maserati's emphasis on race car design (10:46). Then Robert asks Frank to talk about his experiences in restoring and driving Maseratis (14:21). 

After a short break, Frank details the origins of the Maserati Information Exchange (18:06) and how MIE changed the history of the marque (21:07) before a gradual transition into becoming a resotration company before the recession in the 90s (24:42). Then Robert pivots to discuss the Maserati's rise on the collectible market (31:05), the uniqueness of prototypes in the car industry--especially the ones designed by Franco Saglione (33:08)--and Frank muses on the future of the marque and the car design industry as a whole (35:09). 

Learn More: https://www.carguytour.com/

Frank will return to continue the conversation in next week's episode of Cars That Matter.

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Learn More: Cars That Matter

Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

Hosted by: Robert Ross

Produced and Edited by: Chris Porter

Sound Engineering by: Michael Kennedy

Theme Music by: Celleste and Eric Dick

A CurtCo Media production

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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