Cavallino Magazine issue 116
April / May 2000
| Language | 
American English |
| Editor | John W. Barnes Jr. |
| Publishing | Cavallino Inc., ISSN 0889-2504 |
| Dimensions | 80 pages, 208 x 277 mm |
The Journal of Ferrari History
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.
Table of Contents
| Page | Section | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ecco | Ecco Ronald HIll |
| 2 | Notizie | F1 2000 presented in Maranello FIA Formula One Championship Marc Sonnery MPS Editorial Services It is always a treat to view the new Grand Prix car, and this year is no exception. Ferrari's year 2000 Grand Prix contender was presented to the world press, as well as to Fiat Patrone Gianni Agnelli and Fiat President Paolo Cantarella, on February 7, 2000. The bright red car was flanked by three silver Ferrari road cars, and this traditional Mercedes color generated plenty of jokes on the rumored Fiat-Mercedes merger. |
| 5 | Notizie | Ferrari's of particular interest Marcel Massini, Keith Bluemel Brooks Ferrari Auction, Gstaad, Switzerland - December 18, 1999 Ferraris in the current exhibit at the Galleria Ferrari - Maranello, Italy: "La Leggendaria Sport delle Corsa di Durata" Ferraris at Retromobile - Paris, France - February 11-20, 2000 Ferraris at the Bologna Motor Show - Bologna, Italy - December 4-12, 1999 |
| 6 | Notizie | 360 Challenge Race Car ready No longer a kit car - now a pure racer Marc Sonnery Marc Sonnery Yes, that is what it is, a full Factory racer. It is headed for an exciting season around the globe. |
| 14 | Mercato | Mercato The market as of April 1, 2000, from a survey of selected dealers |
| 17 | Notizie | Ferrari 360 Spider previewed at Geneva You knew it was coming, and now it is here, sooner than expected. Will it outperform the berlinetta? Marcel Massini Marcel Massini, Andreas Meiniger Ferrari chose the Geneva Auto Salon during the week of March 2 to 12, 2000, to present the much awaited convertible 360. Simply called the 360 Spider, with the Berlinetta's Modena nomenclature not used, the open top Ferrari was the center of attention, as per usual with any new Ferrari. |
| 20 | Feature | Privateer Passion The Ferrari 550 GT Marc Sonnery Marc Sonnery The rumors became insistent throughout last spring, emanating from western France. Someone in the land of good wine and fare was artfully cooking up a ... Ferrari racing car, but one with a major difference - the very first front engined Ferrari racer in a quarter of a century. A French team by the name of Red Racing was actually preparing several of these cars, a F550 Maranello GT for itself to race, and GTS class Maranellos to be supplied to other teams this year. |
| 33 | Feature | Cavallino Classic report A convention of Ferrari Enthusiasts - Wednesday through Sunday, January 10 to 23, 2000 Marc Sonnery Kevin Flankey, David Brady, Juha Lievonen, Marc Sonnery John Moijis It was the largest Classic to date, and had numerous events and special Ferraris for all to enjoy. Trofeo di Florida Tour di Palm Beach Concorso d'Eleganza Galleria d'Arte Ferrari Ferrari Festé |
| 49 | Feature | Ferrari 500 Mondial series I These exceptional little cars were, however, exceptionally fast, and exceptionnaly reliable. Alan Boe Alan Boe In the late 1940s and into the 1950s, an interesting automotive phenomenon occured in the U.S. Americans in ever increasing numbers were discovering the fun of owning and driving quick, responsive, little European sports cars. Owners of these exciting new cars learned how to rally and how to spell "gymkhana", road racing circuits blossomed across the land, and for some owners a whole new lifestyle evolved. |
| 56 | Feature | Nano da Silva Ramos He drove the legendary LWB TdF Berlintta, and did well. But who really was this gentleman driver? Antoine Prunet M.L. Rosenthal, Coppieters Photography, Presse Sports, Antonio De'Giusti Art, Courtesy Antoine Prunet It all started as a joke, The scene was the Tour de France, in September of 1953, the third one ever held. Hernano da Silva Ramos, a Parisian of Brazilian origins, had entered his Aston Martin DB2/3 with his friend Michel Poberejsky (a.k.a. Mike Sparken) as a co-driver. Both were living in Paris, both were around twenty five years old and both were Aston Martin enthusiasts, but they were not experienced at all in navigation, which played such an important role in these early Tours. |
| 64 | Corse | Ferrari Historic Challenge excites A brief History of the Ferrari Historic Challenge David Brady, Juha Lievonen Having older Ferraris race against each other is not a new idea, but it is one that has been pursued only sporadically in years past. For the most part, vintage Ferraris raced against other vintage marques in several race series organized by clubs catering to vintage automobiles. |
| 71 | Galleria | Galleria Special services for the Ferrari enthusiast |