Forza Magazine issue 53

MAY 2004

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
Dimensions96 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 53, MAY 2004

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
4Dateline NewsFerrari 612 Scaglietti launched in two sizes, etc.
12In the MailReaders like Miliano, Goodfellow, Glydon.
16Show & RaceFerrari World Finals celebrate F1, crown new champions

Eric Jacobs


Image representing Tutte le Ferrari a Mugello 2003
Tutte le Ferrari a Mugello 2003
Historic Challenge EUR round 05, Italy, 17 - 19 October 2003

18Show & RaceThe beautiful machines invade Pennsylvania

Dom Miliamo


20Show & RaceOldtimer GP heats up the Nürburgring

Paul Jansen


Image representing 31. AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix
31. AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix
Historic Challenge EUR round 04, Germany, 9 - 10 August 2003

26Buyer's GuideFerrari 456 & 456M GT / GTA
The 'Practical' Ferrari

Winston Goodfellow


With the 612 Scaglietti soon to arrive, it's time for a look at the 456, Ferrari's last 2+2. This stately GT offers peerless performance and luxury, with depreciation to match. Contemplation of the good and the bad of the biggest Ferrari.
35PeopleLuca di Montezemolo interview
Charting the Course

Mike Covello


After taking on the seemingly impossible job of filling Enzo's shoes at the helm of Ferrari, Luca di Montezemolo has proved himself every bit as capable and charismatic as the company's founder.
38Formula 1Is Ferrari Ready for 2004?

Aaron Jenkins


The 2004 Formula One season is almost here, but many fans are worried the new car is behind schedule.
40Frankly FranklThe nice guys make good!

Andrew Frankl


42PreviewNovitec Ferrari 360
Heavy Breathing

Ian Kuah


When snow fell just before his scheduled road test, Ian Kuah could only salivate at the prospect of driving Novitec Rosso's 360 Modena. Until the ice melts, here's a preview of this 606-hp supercharged special.
48HistoryThe Birth of the Barchetta

Winston Goodfellow


The Ferrari 166 Barchetta wasn't Ferrari's first succesful race car, but it was the first to propel the company into the international limelight.
52In MemoriamCarlo Anderloni, 1916 - 2003
56PeopleDan Gurney, Ferrari racer
The All-American Ferrari Racer

Giancarlo Rosetti


His career as a driver is legendary, and so is his All-American race team. Few remember, however, that Dan Gurney got his start as a professional driver in both sports cars and Formula One with that most Italian of teams, Ferrari. The Scoop on Gurney's ti
63EventsPaleis Het Loo Concours
Dutch Treat

Paul Jansen

Paul Jansen


When the Dutch royals threw open the palace gates for a summertime concours, Paul Jansen was there to inspect some of The Netherlands' finest Ferraris.
4. Concours d'Élégance 'Paleis Het Loo'
Netherlands, 30 - 31 August 2003

67Small WorldToys for Tifosi

Ray Thursby


Altough purists may despair, the marketing partnership between Maranello and Mattel has produced a pretty cool set of Ferrari models. What's more, these anatomically correct editions are debuting alongside the real thing at big auto shows.
72HistoryThe Ferrari 410 S: Shelby's Favorite
'The Best Ferrari I ever drove'

William Edgar


So said Carroll Shelby of 410 Sport s/n 0598CM, the 24-plug brute, with which he won the SCCA's 1956 National Championship for the John Edgar team.
80PeopleCort Wagner: The Driving Force

David Seibert


Cort Wagner used his skills behind the wheel and at the sponsorship table to help make Ferrari of Washington a team to be reckoned with in Grand-Am. As Wagner leaves for Daytona Prototypes in 2004, we look back at his contribution to Ferrari's GT successes.
96Rearview MirrorThe End of a Championship Dream
Jean Behra

Jim Sitz

Bernard Cahier