Forza Magazine issue 56

OCTOBER 2004

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
Dimensions132 pages, 214 x 275 mm

Prototype for the People The history of Ferrari's GTO replacement that wasn't, the 250 LM

V.M. DeMoss


For 1964, Ferrari decided to abandon the front-engine 250 GTO in favor of a mid-engine GT racer, the 250 LM. But while the LMs were soon ready to race, it turned out they wouldn’t replace the GTOs after all.
Maserati Coupe Fresh look at an old favorite, and check out the Vintage package

Aaron Jenkins


The moment the beautiful dark green Maserati Coupe showed up outside FORZA’s offices, we knew the rest of the work day was shot. Ours for a week, the Coupe provided our first chance to inspect Maserati’s Vintage package cosmetics in the metal.
The Privateer Connection - Ferrari's Corse Clienti has a race car for you.
Four For The Road - Dom Miliano samples a quartet of Ferrari 2+2s.
Halfway Home - With nine races run, Ferrari is well on its way to securing more titles, says Andrew Frankl.
Arizona Dreamin' - Howard V. Koby revisits the Copperstate 1000 rally.
Hometown Rivarly, Part 4 - Karl Ludvigsen explores the battle between the Ferrari Mondial and the Maserati A6GCS/2000.
The Thin Red Line - Ferrari almost did it again, says Peter Brock.
The Challenge Heats Up! - Chris McNeil reports on the NA 360 Challenge Series.
Horse for Courses - Heading to the track? John O'Boyle and Brian Crall offer tips on how to get your Ferrari ready.

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 56, OCTOBER 2004