Forza Magazine

American language

softcover 214x275mm

132 pages

Prototype for the People - V.M. DeMoss looks at the history of Ferrari's GTO replacement that wasn't, the 250 LM.

Maserati Coupe - We take a fresh look at an old favorite, and check out the Vintage package. Aaron Jenkins reports.

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.

214x275mm, softcover

120 pages, english

On the cover; Ferraris are for driving, and our cover car reflect that ideal. The 250 GTO snapped mid-corner in Tuscany by David Gooley

4 Dateline News Ferrari 430, presidential Quattroporte, etc.

18 In the Mail 2+2 review, F1 needs more millionaires…

24 Show & Race Ferrari wins at Donington and Spa 24

26 Show & Race Reading Ferrari Concours: Beautiful cars, friendly people Dom Miliamo

30 Show & Race Italian marques struggle at Watkins Glen

32 Show & Race Italian flair and style turn rain to shine Mike Covello

36 Places Motorsport history lives in Watkins Glen Pete Vack

38 Ferraristi 250 GTO Daily Driver Man's Best Friend V.M. Demoss Fabrizio Violati has owned his 250 GTO for almost 40 years. It's still his favorite car, and he regularly drives it on road and racetrack. A talk with Violati about life with s/n 3851 and its camine navigator, Clyde.

47 First Drive Track-tuned Maranello Steve Cole Smith Racing improves the breed, so Ferrari has applied some lessons learned with the 575 GTC racer to GTC Handling Package for the 575M.

50 Formula One Unstoppable! Andrew Frankl Ferrari and Michael Schumacher have now won 11 of 12 Grand Prix, and two more World Championships seem inevitable. Reports from France, Britain and Germany.

54 Frankly Frankl The future of Formula One Andrew Frankl

57 Technical Spyder Spotting Bill Badurski There are more Ferrari Daytona Spyders on the road today than when production ended in the early 1970s, thanks to a once-booming business in turning Daytona coupes into convertibles. Ferrari Club of America Technical Chairman explains how to tell a factor

62 History Forgotten Racer Bill Oursler The 312 P didn't win any races for the factory, but it still played an important role in Ferrari's sports-racing history.

71 Events Villa d'Este Concours Elegant by Design Ken Vendley A wonderful eclectic field, chosen only for its beauty, makes Europe's oldest concours one of the finest in the world.

74 Classics Chinetti's Creation Ron C. Hill Luigi Chinetti, Sr. Inspired the development of several Ferrari models, most notably the famed NART Spyder. A look at the first one, s/n 09437.

80 Racing One Slick Win Peter Brock Risi Competizione's 360 GTC claims Ferrari's very first GT win in the American Le Mans Series, thanks to soe smart wet-weather strategy. Report from Lime Rock.

84 History Shelby's Ferrari Days William Edgar In the mid 1950s, long before his Ford-powered cars defeated Enzo Ferrari's finest, Carroll Shelby drove more than a dozen different Ferraris at over 30 sports car races.

93 Culture Lights, Camera, Action! Giancarlo Rosetti Ferraris have long been a Hollywood favorite, both on the road and on the screen. A look back at some memorable Ferrari movie roles.

97 Racing Down the Stretch Chris McNeil As the 360 and Historic Challenge season hit their stride, the racing gets even better. The action from Mont-Tremblant and Lime Rock.

120 Rearview Mirror A Passion for Racing Jim Sitz Phil Hill at Torry Pines in 1956

American language

softcover 214x275mm

x pages

American language

softcover 214x275mm

x pages

Coming to America Monterey Historics fans raved about the Ferrari F1 cars, but not many knew the hows and whys behind their visit. We find out. By William Edgar

Unintended Preservation Everyone’s got a story about a bad mechanic, but this one spans the decades. Luckily, it has a happy ending. By Mike Covello

First Drive: Ferrari F430 How do you improve on an icon like the 360 Modena? Just like you’d expect: Spice up the looks, button down the handling and add 90 hp. By Aaron Jenkins

Todt Takes the Wheel After 11 years managing Ferrari’s F1 team, Jean Todt needed a new challenge; now he’s responsible for the road-car division, too. By Andrew Frankl

American Splendor Is the grass really greener on the other side of the pond? One European visitor casts an inquisitive eye on the FCA concours in Monterey. By Paul Jansen

Waiting for Enzo Finding the right Ferrari ain’t easy: One tifosi recalls the trials and tribulations of his hunt for the perfect 308. By George Avgerakis

Icing on the Cake Despite claiming both championships and facing new challenges from determined opposition, Ferrari stays on top. By Andrew Frankl

Hometown Rivalry, Part V The mid-1950s saw Ferrari and Maserati continue to battle in the 2-liter sports-car arena. In the end, one marque emerged as the clear winner. By Karl Ludvigsen

Ferrari Superamerica

Ferrari reintroduces a revered name for a 575M Maranello with more power and a novel folding hardtop made of glass.

Going for Broke

This 375 MM Spyder cost its owner every penny he had, but he got his money’s worth. Dom Miliano

Sibling Rivalry

The 328 and Mondial are closely related under the skin, but a back-to-back drive uncovers some significant differences. Zachary Mayne

Monza on my Mind

Longtime 360 Challenge contender Doug Peterson reveals what it’s like to race in the Ferrari-Maserati World Finals. Doug Peterson

Delayed Gratification

An ex-Chris Amon/Vittorio Brambilla Dino 166 F2 car returns to the racetrack after a long and difficult restoration. Mark Brewer

Seeing Red

Red isn’t just for cars—the artists of the Automotive Fine Art Society think it’s the perfect color for paintings, sculptures and more. Harold Pace

Taste of Things to Come

The racing may have paused, but the teams are still going flat-out. Andrew Frankl

The Garage Gang

Norman Silver collected many significant Ferraris—then shared them with local teenagers! John Clinard

European Expansion

Europe goes endurance racing with the four-race Le Mans Endurance Series. Arnaud Meunier