Forza Magazine issue 42

DECEMBER 2002

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
Dimensions214 x 275 mm

Forza magazine reports since 1996 on Ferrari automobiles, history, racing, personalities and news. Your best resource on Ferraris, published 8 times a year. Forza Magazine is designed for Ferrari automobile owners and enthusiasts. Issues include track reports, reviews, current news, renovation information, photographs, and articles on the history of Ferraris.

Cover of Forza Magazine issue 42, DECEMBER 2002

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
4Dateline NewsBest of the best shown at Pebble Beach
52nd Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2002
United States, 18 August 2002

4Dateline News1962 Le Mans winner sells for $5.9 million
Image representing (MO02) RM Auctions | Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
(MO02) RM Auctions | Monterey Sports & Classic Car Auction
United States, 23 - 24 August 2002

5Dateline NewsFerrari beats Corvettes at Laguna Seca

Giancarlo Rosetti


Image representing 70. edition des 24 Heures du Mans, France, 15 - 16 June 2002
Image representing Monterey Sports Car Championships 2002
Monterey Sports Car Championships 2002
American Le Mans Series round 08, United States, 22 September 2002

12In the MailIn the Mail
16Small WorldBig truck inspires little models
1/12 scale 1957-1960 Ferrari Formula 1 transporter by Brianza

Ray Thursby

David Gooley


Ford Richard Freshman, who owns the 1957-'60 F1 transporter, Brianza created a 1/12 scale custom model. Production versions are in 1/43rd scale.
20Show & RaceFerraris win at Modena Cento Ore

Ray Thursby

David Gooley


3rd Modena Cento Ore Classic 2002
Italy, 11 - 14 May 2002

22Show & RaceForeign marques rule at Mille Miglia

Aaron Jenkins

David Gooley


24Show & RaceFerraris come out to Montreux

Andrea Meiniger

Andrea Meiniger


Image representing Montreux Grand Prix 2002
Montreux Grand Prix 2002
Switzerland, 22 - 23 June 2002

24Show & RaceFerraris get away for Memorial Day in New Hampshire

Dennis Liu

Dennis Liu


28Show & RacePony stampede in Chicago

Mark Brewer

Mark Brewer


30Shop talkThe Spark Plug ABC's

Joseph Glydon


38Track TestThe Ferrari F40
Is Enzo's last car still the benchmark against which all Ferraris are measured?

Peter Brock

Peter Brock


As the last car whose production was supervised by Enzo himself, the F40 will always have a special place in Ferrari history. It's also one of Ferrari's greatest driver cars, event today.
42TechnologyBrembo USA updates the Ferrari F40's Binders

Joseph Glydon


46Road TestThe Art of the Invisible
Digi-Tec Ferrari 360

Ian Kuah

Ian Kuah


Ever get the feeling that there's a little more left in your Ferrari 360 even when the revs run out?
German enthusiast Michael Pollmuller did, so het sent his Digi-Tec firm in search of more power and a higher top speed through some ingeneous ECU modifications.
52HistoryFerrari's Man in America
THe story of Luigi Chinetti, Ferrari's first U.S. importer and NART founder

Michael T. Lynch

Tom Burnside


62Fine ArtThe Art of the Automobile

Andy Saunders

Automotive Fine Art Society


Ferraris inspire more than just desire. They also inspire the work of a talented group of artists. How the most artful of cars turns into art itself under the gaze of these painters and sculptors.
68Formule OneTotally in Control
The scuderia notches its seventh one-two of the season. Enough already!

Andrew Frankl


74RacingFerrari of Washington takes Five
A look at one Ferrari 360's remarkable run

David Seibert

Rick Dole


Scuderia Ferrari of Washington's dream season continuous in Grand-Am: The team has just scored its fifth consecutive GT-class win, and it's also threatening to take an overall victory, as well.
Image representing VIR 500 2002
VIR 500 2002
Grand American Road Racing Championship round 08, United States, 1 September 2002

79EventsCasual Concours
Concorso Italiano, Monterey's low-key gem

David Katz

David Katz


With its friendly, laid-back atmosphere, Concorso Italiano may be the best place to meet fellow enthusiasts and enjoy a wide variety of great cars during the Monterey weekend.
Image representing 17th Concorso Italiano 2002
17th Concorso Italiano 2002
United States, 16 August 2002

85EventsInspiration and Motivation
Vermont Ferrari Festival - A ride with Ferraristi who care

Dom Miliano


For most of us, it takes years of hard work to achieve Ferrari ownership. For all of us, though, it starts with a dream. Meet a group of Ferrari owners who try to inspire underprivileged kids with the magic of Maranello.
89DesignIt takes a Thief
Ferrari provides carmakers from Hyundai to Olds with sweet inspiration.

Giancarlo Rosetti

Courtesy of Pininfarina


If copying is the sincerest form of flattery, then Ferrari should indeed feel flattered. Look around, and you'll be amazed by how many other cars resemble, in one way or another, a Ferrari of some sort.
112Rearview MirrorFerrari reveals its new racers, February 1961

Jim Sitz

Tony Anthony


On a chilly February morning, Ferrari revealed its 1961 racecars to the press. The 156 'sharknose' Grand Prix car and the 246 endurance racer were Ferrari's first rear-engined racers, and they represented a radical departure for the Scuderia.