Forza Magazine issue 51

FEBRUARY 2004

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
Dimensions88 pages, 214 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 51, FEBRUARY 2004

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
4Dateline NewsFerrari in China, CPO Ferraris, more …
8In the MailHas Andrew Frankl gone batty?
12Show & RaceThe tifosi go window shopping on Rodeo Drive

Howard V. Koby


12Show & RaceFerrari owners enjoy speed and reliability in coast-to-coast rally

Nicholas Frankl


16Show & RaceFerraris on Oak Street brings Chicago Tifosi downtown

Brent Chesley


18Show & RaceUnpolished Alfa Romeo shines in Chicago

Mark Brewer


20Show & RaceEuropean exotics raise money for charity

Arnaud Meunier


24PreviewFerrari 612 Scaglietti
A V12 for the Fast Crowd

Ferrari SpA


Twelve years after the 456 debuted, the 612 Scaglietti is ready to evolutioniza the 2+2 with an aluminium space frame, a roomy new layout and a 540-horsepower Ferrari V12 engine under its hood. Want to carry four passengers in style and comfort at 195 mph.
26Road TestDaily Drivers

Winston Goodfellow

Winston Goodfellow


When a 360 Modena and a Maserati Spyder came to Winston Goodfellow's house for an unexpected visit, he found out what it was really like to live with these two dream dates on a daily basis.
34Formula 1A hard-fought Finish

Andrew Frankl

Paul-Henri Cahier


With both titles on the line as the season came to a close, Ferrari needed to give its all in order to win. Thanks to a solid contribution from Rubens Barrichello as well as Michael Schumacher, the Scuderia clinched its fifth consecutive manufacturer's title.
38Frankly FranklSuperlative Schumacher

Andrew Frankl


40RacingWinning the Battle, losing the War

Peter Brock

Peter Brock


After an impressive win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Care Racing returned to America in pursuit of the ALMS championship. Yet even with four straight victories, they still came up short.
43RacingFerrari GT 550s Sweep Miami Podium
American Le Mans Series

David Haueter


Image representing Grand Prix Americas 2003
Grand Prix Americas 2003
American Le Mans Series round 08, United States, 27 September 2003

44RacingFerrari Risi 360 GT: Nipping at Porsche's Heels
American Le Mans Series

David Haueter


46HistoryOne Hot Cookie

William Edgar


Sports car racing entrepeneur John Edgar had no idea what he was getting into when he bought a 275 Sports Barchetta, s/n 0032MT, complete with works racing history and a 340 America engine. Now John's son looks back on an impulsive love affair that blosso.
54On TrackLife lessons from a 365

Mike Covello


What started out as a search for a part-time track car soon revealed the timeless essence of a classic GT. The story of on-track life with a Ferrari 365 GTC/4.
62ModificationsUnnatural aspirations

Harold Pace


Overbuilt and understressed, the Ferrari Testarossa is ideal for a big-power twin-turbo conversion. Harold Pace puts a Norwood Turbo TR to the test, then follows James Patterson into the shop to see how it's done.
69TifosiThe making of a Car Guy
Disappointed that his godson was obsessed with ball-and-stick sports, Dom Miliano took it upon himself to reorient the boy's interest. A trip to Lime Rock for the Ferrari Challenge seems to have done the trick…
88Rearview MirrorWhen the faithful defect
Stormy beginnings of Ferrari and Maserati

Jim Sitz