Cavallino Magazine issue 145

February / March 2005

LanguageAmerican English language icon American English
PublishingJohn W. Barnes, Jr., ISSN 0889-2504
Dimensions80 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 145, February / March 2005

Table of Contents

PageSectionDescription
2EccoEcco
Here is what we have for you in this issue number 145

Ludvigsen Collection


3CalendarioCalendario
Where Ferraris can be found in 2005
6LettereLettere
Comments from your fellow readers

Jane Earls Collection


8CorseFerrari in GT racing for 2004
The 2004 season winds down with some last minute successes

Keith Bluemel, Hugo Garritsen, Jacquie Groom

Ferrari SpA, Courtesy of Bahrain GT Festival


FIA GT - Zhuhai, China - November 14
Bahrain GT Festival - Bahrain - November 25-26
12NotizieSuperamerica introduction
A new "Superamerica" is announced

Ferrari SpA


If you were at Monterey this past August, and received the right invitation, you were maybe able to push your way through a crush of people to see this surprise unveiling. There were rumours of something new, and everyone thought of the then still secret F430, but the Ferrari staff kept murmuring about the "glass car", so everyone was very successfully kept in the dark until the moment the drape was pulled off to much fanfare.
14NotizieF430 introduction
A new "V-8" is announced as well

Michael Gregg


We jumped the gun to bit by showing you photographs of the new F430 in the last issue, but they were such beautiful images and we had them in hand, so they went to press without delay.
But it was in September that the car was introduced, and with quite a splash at the Mondial de l'Automobile 2004, which to us is the Paris Auto Show.
16NotizieFrench Quarter Classic
The 5th annual French Quarter Classic highlights Ferrari, and fun

Barton Workman


The 2004 edition of the Ferrari French Quarter Classic in New Orleans took place on November 11-14. This year's event, the largest ever, featured upwards to 120 cars taking part in events ranging from a police escorted road rally from downtown New Orleans to Interstate 10 on an 80 mile excursion out to Grand Bayou Raceway for a full day of track time, to a Concours, and to numerous social events.
24FeatureDIno Double Take
A reunion of 0776 & 0778 - two brothers in arms

Keith Bluemel, Marcel Massini

Keith Bluemel, Peter Coltrin, Courtesy of Ferret Photographic, Courtesy of Massini Collection


The Dino story started on January 19, 1932, when Enzo Ferrari's wife, Laura, gave birth to their only child, Alfredino, who became known affectionately by the diminutive of his name "Dino." Unfortunately, he was not a strong child, suffering poor health with debilitating muscular dystrophy, eventually dying of nephritis when only 24 years old on June 30, 1956.
40FeatureP ... as in 330 P4 & s/n 0856
An appreciation of one of the most outstanding models ever made by Ferrari, and look at one particularly fine example

Alan Boe

Chris McNeil, Alexis Callier Collection, Ludvigsen Collection


Its shape has been described as evocative, sexy, breathtaking, and just plain beautiful. It's certainly all of those, and a whole lot more. But despite its star quality good looks, the real essence of Ferrari's 330 P4 is what lies beneath its skin, that magical four liter V-12 engine that has Mauro Forghieri's signature all over it.
50GuidaA Guide to all Ferraris produced
Plus the market as of February 1, 2005... from a survey of selected dealers

Keith Bluemel


Expanded with more information, model type, s/n range, etc. Continually updated!
56FeatureThe first victorious 575M GTC
A day with Ferrari's newest GT race car

Christian Rochet

Xavier de Nombel


In August 2000, on my way to the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Spa, on a drizzling Thursday afternoon, I was invited by Frederic For, who had just convinced Prodrive to develop a racing version of the Maranello 550, to see the car for its fist appearance on the Dijon race track in the heart of French Burgundy. The Prodrive car was the first prototype, and was driven by Alain Menu, who was the test driver for the Prodrive team.
68GalleriaGalleria
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