Cavallino Magazine issue 142

August / September 2004

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
PublishingJohn W. Barnes, Jr., ISSN 0889-2504
Dimensions96 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.

Cover of Cavallino Magazine issue 142, August / September 2004

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
2EccoEcco
This is our menu for you this issue number 142
3LettereLettere
Trenchant comments from our loyal readers
6HistoricaPity the Poor Historian
One image makes all the difference and solves a mystery

Michael T. Lynch

Allen R. Kuhn


10CorseThe 2004 season in Formula One appears secure
Ferrari stumbles at the Monaco GP, but quickly recovers.

Keith G. Bluemel

Ferrari SpA


16CorseThe Ferraris in GT racing are battling Corvettes, Saleens, and Porsches, and holding on their own
Reports on ALMS, FIA GT, Le Mans Endurance Series and Le Mans itself.

Keith G. Bluemel

FIA GT


24CorseMille Miglia 2004

Marcel Massini

MPS Editorial Services


Image representing Mille Miglia 2004, Italy, 6 - 8 May 2004
26CorseTour Auto 2004

Henry T. Kistler, Pierre Goossens, Vincent Yernaux, Helmut Schnug

Helmut Schnug


Image representing Tour Auto Lissac 2004, France, 19 - 24 April 2004
28NotizieVilla d'Este 2004
Ferrari Star at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este

Marcel Massini

Marcel Massini


Image representing Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este 2004, Italy, 23 - 25 April 2004
30NotizieThe 2004 Reading Ferrari Concours d'Elegance - A 20 year Anniversary
Event of Note

Mitchell Katz

Premier Financial


32NotizieMonterey Preview
A preview of all the Ferrari activity taking place during the huge Monterey weekend.
34CommentoThe Ferrari Classiche Certification Program
The Certification Program undergoes some revisions. Meanwhile, more comments from your fellow readers.
35CalendarioWhere the Ferraris are in 2004
40MercatoRole Reversals

Michael Sheehan


The market reverses a trend seen just a decade ago. The change is noted and explained by an expert broker.
41FeatureFerrari 250 Europa GT, s/n 0351 EU
A better Barn Find

Alan Boe

Joe & Margaret Smith, Tom Shaugnessy, Alan Boe, David Gooley


It is rare to find an old Ferrari that is essentially untouched. An old Europa retains its dignity. It has always been cared for, but never restored. Patrimony and patina aplenty. A timepiece articulated.
50Feature0780 / 0808
Old race cars never die - the become new ones!

Keith G. Bluemel, Marcel Massini

Louis Klementaski, Gunther Malter, Peter Coltrin, Nigel Snowdon, Al Bochroch


Part II on this chassis s/n 0808, which covers part one of its life, when it was s/n 0780.
60FeaturePeter Coltrin
An appreciation of "Racing in Color 1954-1959"

Michael T. Lynch

Peter Coltrin


Peter Coltrin was famous as a photographer in black & white, but his color work has been rediscovered.
74GuidaA Guide to all Ferraris produced
Plus the market as of August 1, 2004... from a survey of selected dealers

Keith Bluemel


Expanded with more information, model type, s/n range etc.