Cavallino Magazine issue 105

June / July 1998

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
EditorJohn W. Barnes Jr.
PublishingCavallino Inc., ISBN 0889-2504
Dimensions56 pages, 208 x 277 mm

The Enthusiast's Magazine of Ferrari

Cavallino is the journal of Ferrari history, covering Ferraris old and new for over 40 years. It's the most reliable, most trusted source of everything Ferrari. Ever since the first issue in 1978 Cavallino presents extensive stories and detailed information from knowledgeable experts and enthusiasts who share the passion for Ferrari. All Ferraris are unique, and each one has its own chassis serial number. This is how the Ferrari world keeps track of all the great cars. Cavallino is the only publication that prints the serial number for every Ferrari mentioned in our stories, articles, and race results.

Cover of Cavallino Magazine issue 105, June / July 1998

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
3LettereLettere

Alexis Callier, Mark Wallach, Kurt Carlson, David L. Katz, Andreas Birner

David Brady, Kurt Carlson, Mark Wallach


9NotizieFerrari 456M GT 2+2 surprise in Switzerland

Hugo Garritsen, Marcel Massini

Hugo Garritsen


Catching everyone off guard, Ferrari used the 68th Geneva International Motor Show in March to introduce an updated version of the now six year old 456 GT 2+2. It is called 456M, "M" for Modificato, and come in GT version (manual transmission) or GTA (automatic). Changes to the exterior are minor, except for the nose which sports a wider and more aggressive grill, and driving lamps in that grill.
9NotizieCelebrations continue in Ferrari's Honour

Lilo Kistler, Henry T. Kistler

Henry T. Kistler


For the opening of a new exhibition in Zürich, Switzerland, a special exhibit was presented to honor the 100th birthday of Enzo Ferrari, and onze again, the 50 (now 51) years of Ferrari as a manufacturer. The Swiss ex-Formule One driver Jo Vonlanthen and his Inter-race team organized the largest Ferrari exhibit ever shown in Switzerland, with over fifty examples from a 166 Inter Touring coupé, s/n 017 S, to the latest 355 F1 GTS, s/n 111576. Nine Formula One cars were also present.
9NotizieFerrari Factory News
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of Ferrari, SpA, it was decided that Luca di Montezemolo will remain as Chairman of the firm, and also will be in charge of the Fomula One team. Taking over as CEO of the Factory was ing. Paolo Marinsek, who will oversee road car production (both for Ferrari and Maserati).
9NotizieEnzo Ferrari honored by Modena

Dr. Eugenio Ferrari

Dr. Eugenio Ferrari


To honor his 100th birthday, Modena dedicated a large bronze sculpture recently in the Piazza Garibaldi, across from Enzo Ferrari's home. The sixteen foot tall bronze was sculpted by noted Italian artist, Marino Quartieri, a lifelong friend of Ferrari who had done bronzes for the Ferrari family burial vaults and chapel. Piero Ferrari commissioned this new work, and it represents the life of Enzo Ferrari in automobiles.
Image representing 52. Gran Premio d' Italia
52. Gran Premio d' Italia
FIA Formula One World Championship round 13, Italy, 13 September 1981

Image representing Grand Prix de France 1980
Grand Prix de France 1980
FIA Formula One World Championship round 07, France, 27 - 29 June 1980

10CorseFerrari aims at championship - can it be at last?
FIA Formula One Championship

Marc Sonnery


Image representing Qantas Australian Grand Prix 1998
Qantas Australian Grand Prix 1998
FIA Formula One World Championship round 01, Australia, 5 - 8 March 1998

Image representing Grande Prêmio do Brasil 1998
Grande Prêmio do Brasil 1998
FIA Formula One World Championship round 02, Brazil, 27 - 29 March 1998

Image representing Gran Premio Marlboro de Argentina 1998
Gran Premio Marlboro de Argentina 1998
FIA Formula One World Championship round 03, Argentina, 10 - 12 April 1998

Image representing 18. Gran Premio di San Marino
18. Gran Premio di San Marino
FIA Formula One World Championship round 04, San Marino, 24 - 26 April 1998

11CorseFlorida honors go to Moretti

Robert Pease


As a commentator noted, the Moretti Racing Team's F333 SP won the 72 Hours of Florida, taking the flag at Daytona and Sebring in convincing style. Sporting its red and yellow Momo garb, the team of Giampiero Moretti, Didier Theys, and Mauro Baldi ran a smooth and steady race, staying out of serious trouble and coming home in first.
11CorseNew Ferrari Sports Car at Monza

Marcel Massini


The successful Moretti car and team came to the 1000 Kms at Monza on March 29, 1998, but their luck would not hold, and Moretti, Baldi, and Theys were a DNF, with their F333 SP, s/n 019. The highest placing Ferrari, however, was a newer chassis, s/n 020, from the Swiss team, Auto Sport Racing, they were second.
11CorsePerseverance pays off

Robert Pease


After three disappointing races, the Doyle-Risi team has seen its efforts bear fruit at the Las Vegas WSC race on April 26. In a dramatic and very competitive event, Wayne Taylor and Eric van de Poele held off some close competition to bring their F333 SP into first.
11CorseNew and Old Sports Cars at Paul Ricard

Pierre Goossens


At the inaugural ISRS race in southern France on April 12, four F333 SPs were in attendance, and one of them came home a winner, the early s/n 012, driven by Theys and Lienhard for the Horag-Lista team.
13FeatureFerrari 250 LM in Flight

Marc Sonnery

Jerry Wyszatycki


We take you for a drive in one of Ferrari's most durable and exciting GT cars, one that you could purchase in days gone by, suit up, go racing in, and possibly win! It was a dream for many of us. New material on s/n 6051 also uncovered.
22FeatureTesta Rossas dominate Sebring
The Ferrari Testa Rossas dominated this difficult, treacherous 12 Hour contest

Claude Haycraft

Jeff Allison, Claude Haycraft


All the TR models came to this old air strip; some did decently well, a few did very well. The results display why these cars became legends. We list all the results in detail, and describe each race.
37FeatureConcours Judging
The current system for judging Concours Ferraris - it's more thorough than you might think

David Newhardt


Nearly all the current Ferrari Concours shows held in the U.S., and many Ferrari Concours in other countries around the world, use the judging processes formulated and implemented by the International Advisory Council for the Preservation of the Ferrari Automobile. Over time, the IAC/PFA proposed guidelines have been found to be the most logical, the most comprehensive, and the most fair of any other proposed format.